The decision to leave Journey Church was not an easy one for Will Browning. After planting Journey Church in 2007, Browning envisioned ministering there for decades to come. However, God had different plans. Called to Los Angeles God called Browning to step into the unknown – leaving his familiar South Carolina roots to venture into …
Tarah Browning and her husband, Will, have been serving in Los Angeles as part of the North American Mission Board. But their journey didn’t begin in the City of Angels; it started with a calling that led them to Charleston, South Carolina, where they planted a church in 2007. Making Pivotal Connections It was in …
Ron Henderson’s journey into ministry began unexpectedly when a friend stopped by his car lot. The friend, a pastor of a local church, asked, “Ron, why don’t you come and preach for me this Sunday?” Without hesitation, Henderson accepted, and this decision marked the first step on a remarkable path. A Divine Calling The moment …
“I’ve been here at Lander for 38 years, and when you spend that long at one place, you get to see a lot of things happen,” Scott Smith said. Smith is the Collegiate Minister of Baptist Collegiate Ministry (BCM) at Lander University (LU). His journey at LU began on June 1st, 1985, and was one …
Before being saved, Jimmy McCall’s life was marked by personal turmoil and the horrors of war. Originally from Abbey Hill, South Carolina, McCall was baptized at a young age and raised with a strong religious foundation. At 18, he married his wife, Joyce, and was subsequently drafted into the army, ultimately serving in the Vietnam …
Founded in 1881 by former slaves, First Union African Baptist Church is a testament to unity and heritage. Daufuskie Island, only accessible by boat, is a diverse blend of longtime residents, native Gullah descendants, and wealthy newcomers. “I have always had a love for this church because my sixth generation of family has attended this …
This summer, KidSalt, an overnight camp focused on sharing the Gospel with third, fourth, and fifth graders, centered around the theme “The CHASE: God’s Ultimate Pursuit.” Campers learned that even before we place our faith in Christ, God pursues us. Through a week filled with worship, Bible study, and activities, campers discovered how to live …
“This institution and the people of this institution have shaped me and my life more than I could possibly imagine,” Josh Powell said. Powell, pastor of Taylors First Baptist Church, reflected on his time at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. A third generation pastor, Powell received his Master of Divinity from SBTS in 2003. He …
For Cary Sanders, the path to a Doctorate in Christian Ministry began in a prison cell. As a young man, Sanders was entangled in a life of crime, violence, and recklessness. Arrested 17 times by the age of 17, he seemed destined for a bleak future. Sanders was involved in robberies, violence, and drug-related activities, …
Maura O’Hare chose to attend Coastal Carolina University partly for its reputation. “To think about who I was a year ago is crazy because I never would have thought I’d go to Jesus in my time of need,” she said. Her transformation started with a simple care package handed out by a fellow student, an …
