Bangkok is the capital of Thailand, and it is one of the easiest cities for refugees to access. Many refugees facing religious persecution flee to Bangkok seeking shelter; however, they become trapped in their Bangkok dwellings due to the threat of deportation. A local church in Bangkok works with South Carolina Baptists and the International
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Japan is densely populated with nearly 124 million people — making its historically low crime rate and sparklingly clean cities impressive. While Japan also boasts of academic success and beautiful landscapes, a subtle brokenness lingers beneath the surface: loneliness. Even in densely populated cities, loneliness deeply affects the Japanese people. Suicide rates are high, and
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Salt Lake City, Utah, was founded in 1847 by a group of Mormons seeking refuge from religious persecution. People quickly flocked to this “New Jerusalem” either to join the Mormon community there or due to the California Gold Rush. Utah and Mormonism Today, Salt Lake City is the world capital of the Church of Jesus
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The Singing Churchmen of South Carolina Baptist have been spreading the Gospel and fostering musical talent for over 60 years. The Singing Churchmen is a men’s chorus made up of music ministers from across the state serving SCBaptist churches. Over the years, they have conducted tours worldwide, using their talents to serve communities and spread the Gospel. Serving in Puerto
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SCBaptist pastors recently partnered with church planters in Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island, for a Vision Trip. Vision Trips are short-term mission trips that allow SCBaptists to learn about opportunities and needs of pastors in another location with the hopes of forging lasting partnerships. For Bob Castro, pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Westminster,
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Over one weekend, SCBaptists served alongside four different church plants in New York City in partnership with the New York Metro Baptist Association. Known as Misson Manhattan, the weekend-long project provided an opportunity for outreach and building relationships to advance the Gospel. In the heart of Manhattan’s Hell’s Kitchen, One Community Church (OCC) hosted an event
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After going to Los Angeles with SCBaptist for a Vision Tour in 2022, Jeremy Creech led a team back to LA in 2024. During his time on the Vision Trip, Creech, Associate Pastor at Barnwell First Baptist Church, was able to hear about the needs of church plants, pastors, and ministries in LA. After going
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South Carolina Baptists are spreading the message of Jesus Christ in Spain. “About one in two hundred people know Jesus. There’s such a need for bringing the good news of Jesus to the world right here in Spain,” Jamie Rogers, Associational Missions Strategist at the Columbia Metro Baptist Association, said. The spiritual need confronted the
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Recently, eight SCBaptist pastors and three Associational Mission Strategists embarked on a Vision Trip to Puerto Rico. From December 27th to 30th, 2023, this group joined with leaders from other states to forge meaningful partnerships with North American Mission Board (NAMB) church planters and Send Relief leaders. Puerto Rico, with its vibrant culture and resilient
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Each winter, volunteers from South Carolina, North Carolina, Alabama, and New York distribute coats in New York City to those in need. This year, over 500 volunteers distributed 9,000 coats, and at least 17 lives were changed by the Gospel. For Bryant Sims, SCBaptist Chief Operations Officer, Coats for the City is a reminder that
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