Life Transformation Story

Supporting Women in Ministry

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 …

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A Legacy of Faith at Lander BCM

“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 …

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When God Builds a Ramp

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 …

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Pastoring an Island Without a Bridge

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 …

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Discovering God’s Love at KidSalt

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 …

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Shaped by Seminary

“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 …

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