SCBaptist Podcast

A church does not rise because of the talents of her leaders, the competencies of her attendees, or the excellencies of her programs. A church rises when dependent believers lower themselves in prayer. We can do more after we pray but we cannot do anything until we first pray. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

This session is for those who want to learn how to lead their church to grow outward instead of upward, those who want to discover the most financially efficient form of church revitalization, and those who are willing to challenge their thinking by exploring the various ways to do multisite. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

Creating a culture of Gospel conversations is the best way to transform your city. At First Baptist Spartanburg, we challenged our people to have 5,000 Gospel conversations in 2024, and we hit our goal. Join us as I share some of the key discoveries our team learned after casting a vision that mobilized our church members to reach their neighbors for Jesus.  This podcast episode was originally rec...

Awareness is key. Understand your strengths, recognize your blind spots, and be encouraged to maximize the unique way God has designed you to serve him in life and ministry.  This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

If somebody’s first experience with your church was watching your livestream, what would they think? Are you afraid they might turn it off because it sounds so bad, never giving your church another chance? This breakout will help you learn to enhance the sound quality of your church’s livestream.  This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

Saved people are sent people!  God wants to use YOU to make an impact on the advance of his Kingdom in your local community. Come explore ways to be more intentional about sharing the Gospel and making disciples where you live, work, and play.   This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

Discover how any size church can create a culture of hospitality that keeps people coming back to your church. Learn how to make authentic and lasting connections from the time a new person steps onto your church campus to the time they complete your church’s membership process. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

The statistics show that 80% of our churches are either plateaued or declining. Many pastors will find themselves leading congregations that need revitalization. In this breakout session, we will discuss the important work of helping churches find new life through the Word, fellowship, and service. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

Planting a church comes with some unique challenges. If you are not prepared, these challenges  can harm you, your family, and your congregation. I'd love to share what you as a planter should expect in the next 10 years. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

This breakout session equips church leaders and volunteers with essential knowledge and practical strategies to effectively manage classroom behaviors. Learn how to support individuals with special needs and address inappropriate behaviors stemming from life trauma or other challenges. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

This breakout will help leaders clarify components of Special Needs Ministry and why engaging with this community is an absolute necessity.  Participants will discover effective ways to include special needs individuals and families in church life, how to care for caregivers, and how to equip and support volunteers. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

Discover how partnering with ethnic churches can empower your mission to reach the nations with the hope of the Gospel right where the Lord has strategically placed your local church. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

This session will overview a process and discuss the steps needed for healthy, Kingdom-minded churches to partner with struggling churches to help them thrive again with renewal, health, and vitality for Jesus. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

It can be a challenge for children's ministry to remain relevant to the families we serve, especially in our fast-paced, ever-changing world. During this breakout, we will cover some of the changes that we have seen over the past few years and look at ways that we can lead our families well in the days ahead. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

Do you remember when ministry threats were simple behavioral challenges? We are now faced with internal and external threats such as culture, character, competency, and capacity. What are the specific threats and what is our response? This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

In this course, you'll learn how to share your faith naturally and confidently by being yourself. We'll address common fears about evangelism and how to overcome them, explore different approaches to sharing the Gospel, and equip you with practical tools to make reaching others for Christ a part of your everyday life. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of...

How do you define leadership? How is leadership defined through the eyes of the Apostle Paul? We will answer these questions in the breakout by focusing on leadership as influencing and leading others in such a way that they carry on the mission after we are gone. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

Discover effective recruitment techniques, creative training methods, and essential pastoral care practices for your volunteers. Gain insights on handling challenging personalities and learn administrative strategies to streamline your week. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

The number of churches looking for qualified leaders is on the rise while the number of people available is on the decline. But whose job is it to find a solution to the problem? How do we fix it? Join Megan Hollifield, Andrew Lucius, and Joe Wehunt, the Worship Leadership Directors from our three Baptist colleges, for a panel discussion on how we can all participate in raising up the next generat...

En estas sesiones, hablaremos sobre la conexión entre nuestra identidad y la colaboración entre nosotros desde una perspectiva bíblica. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

En estas sesiones, hablaremos sobre la conexión entre nuestra identidad y la colaboración entre nosotros desde una perspectiva bíblica. This podcast episode was originally recorded as a breakout session of IMPACT 2025.

This is an Elephant in the Pew audio Breakout by Clint Davis from Annual Meeting 2024.

This is an Elephant in the Pew audio Breakout by Clint Davis from Annual Meeting 2024.

This is an Outside the Walls audio Breakout by Steve Turner from Annual Meeting 2024. Let's talk about all the benefits of a mobilization pathway, both to your church and to sending efforts.

This is an Outside the Walls audio Breakout by Jeremy Thompson and Steven C. from Annual Meeting 2024. Please join us as we discuss internships and residencies, and the potential they hold for identifying, equipping, and sending future missionaries.