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Tri-County Crusade: Igniting Hearts and Transforming Lives

The Tri-County GO TELL AMERICA Crusade, held from April 30 to May 3 at the Municipal City Stadium in Liberty, South Carolina, was a resounding success. Over 300 commitments were made, with 115 individuals accepting salvation. During the crusade, many found solace and spiritual renewal as they knelt at the altar. Jeff Stewart, one of…

Serving in Alaska: A Mission Trip Fueled by Adventure and Faith

Alaska, known for its breathtaking landscapes and extreme weather conditions, became the backdrop for a recent mission trip that aimed to bring hope and share the Gospel in a spiritually dark region. For the third year, Camp McCall leaders and staffers have embarked on a journey to Alaska in March. Their mission involved contributing to…

VBS Expo: Equipping Church Leaders for a Fun and Gospel-filled Summer

The Vacation Bible School (VBS) Expo is the premier training event that equips church leaders with the essentials they need to organize a VBS program for kids and families during the summer. Katie Finley of Warrenton Presbyterian Church explains, “In today’s world, the Gospel is not always the first thing that comes to children’s minds,…

Disaster Relief Partners with RAM for a Free Medical Event

A RAM (Remote Area Medical) event took place in Greer, South Carolina, and offered free medical, dental, and vision check-ups and evaluations for those without insurance. The event was hosted at Greer High School and was supported by SCBaptist Disaster Relief. Volunteers provided meals for the service providers who were there to offer their services…

Following God’s Lead to Love His City

“If you feel you’ve been born into a life, a circumstance, or situation that has left you hopeless, this is where you want to be,” Justin Garrett, Discipleship and Outreach Coordinator of the Broad River Baptist Association, said. “We will introduce you to a Savior that will offer you hope that is everlasting.”  The event…

Engaging Children in Worship

Keddy had always loved singing and leading worship at her church, but when she was asked to lead a Spanish chorus at KidSalt, she was filled with fear. However, she remembered the Lord’s words to her: “Your weakness is no match for my power,” and decided to try. On the night of the event, Keddy…

Cultivating Boys into Men

Rev. Chico McKennedy began working with teenagers in 2005. “I was raised in the church, but I thought it was more religion than relationship. So, I started ministering to the young men where I needed to be ministered to at their age,” Rev. McKennedy said. This passion led to starting FromBoysToMen, a discipleship group at…

A Caring Adult

“Being a former foster parent, my wife and I, fostered for about 12 years and ended up adopting three kids, and all three of those are grown, thank God. But what I found out about children and teenagers, is that they are very resilient, that regardless of how things started for them, if they can…

More Than a Mudout

The South Carolina Baptist Disaster Relief deployed units to both Louisiana and Pennsylvania after Hurricane Ida made landfall in the fall of 2021. The Laurens Baptist Association sent a team to Horsham, Pennsylvania. While the team worked on an extensive mudout job, the chaplain on duty was able to speak with the elderly homeowners. After…

Hope in Crisis

After Hurricane Ida’s devastation hit Louisiana in August of 2021, an SCBC Disaster Relief Chainsaw Unit from Shandon Baptist Church moved in to assist. As the unit shared the Gospel with homeowners impacted by the hurricane, one couple made life-transforming decisions. The husband, a local deputy sheriff, accepted Christ as Savior, and his wife, a…