Interim Shepherd Training – Beaverdam Association
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How Ridge Church Found New Life in Summerville
With an aging membership, Ridge Baptist had stalled growth. When Pastor Bobby Eubanks was considering retiring from Ridge Baptist Church in Summerville, SC, he knew he wanted to retire well. Eubanks knew the church was ripe for revitalization, even if it meant a challenging road ahead. Wanting to set the stage for a healthy future,
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A New Day at Tigerville Baptist
Steps of prayer, partnership, and local leadership turned a decades-long decline into fresh momentum—moving Tigerville Baptist Church from eight members to a growing, multi-generational congregation. Tigerville Baptist sits on North Greenville University’s (NGU) doorstep and has a long history with the faculty and students at NGU and the surrounding community. For years, it was on
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Calumet Baptist Finds New Life through Revitalization Partnership
Calumet Baptist Church in Liberty, SC, had dwindled to fewer than 30 people by the spring of 2024. Years of decline had left the congregation uncertain about the future. In response to this need, Piedmont Baptist Association’s Chris Jordan reached out to Jamie Duncan, pastor of East Pickens Baptist Church, about forming a revitalization partnership.
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A Replanted Church on Mission in Greenville
“The church is the people, not the building.” For more than a century, Pendleton Street Baptist Church stood as a fixture in the West End of Greenville, South Carolina. Established in 1889 as a mission of First Baptist Greenville, the church thrived for decades. However, as demographics shifted and the congregation aged, the church found itself increasingly
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Revitalization through Pastoral Succession
After over thirty fruitful years at Glenrock Baptist Church, Pastor Gene Flack recognized the need for revitalization. Saved later in life, his ministry began in 1992. He shared that the Lord greatly blessed Glenrock Baptist Church during his thirty years of faithful service there. “We had a great time of worship and reaching people for Christ together,” Flack said.
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Dr. Brian Saxon to lead SCBaptist’s newly formed Shepherd Team
SCBaptist Convention leadership is excited to announce Dr. Brian Saxon, pastor of Second Baptist Church Lancaster, SC, as the Team Leader for the Convention’s newly formed Shepherd Team. He will officially begin his work with the Convention May 15, 2024. As the Shepherd Team Leader, he will supervise all Convention personnel and strategies relating to
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Revitalizing Faith with Lexington Baptist Association
The Lexington Baptist Association (LBA) has faithfully aided many churches on their journey toward revitalization. Two examples of recent revitalizations are Faith Baptist and Ridge Baptist. Faith Baptist Church in Swansea, SC, encountered uncertainty following their pastor’s departure. Turning to Johnny Rumbough, Executive Director of Missions, and the Lexington Baptist Association, they found support, not
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Revitalization Partnership in North Charleston
For churches and faith communities, collaboration can often lead to remarkable transformations. Such is the case with the partnership between Northwood Baptist Church and Gethsemane Baptist Church. This fostering partnership aims to revitalize Gethsemane Baptist Church, providing it with a renewed sense of purpose and a path toward growth and impact. The early results of
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