What is the purpose of Screven Baptist Association?

•  New Work Strategist: More and more churches are seeing that the most important reason to cooperate is to start new churches. Starting new churches and our association are inseparably linked.

• Church Growth Strategist: Only 11% of all churches are experiencing conversion growth. Many churches have plateaued or are declining. Helping churches to experience breakout growth in conversions and discipleship is a major thrust of our association.

• Mentor/Confidant to the Pastor: Today, the Director of Missions’ role is more appropriately described as a mentor or coach. He may serve as a confidant with whom ideas can be shared.

• Source of Missional Opportunity: Whether mission trips or starting new churches, the association seeks to provide mission opportunities for all who wish to participate. For smaller churches with few resources, the association plays a key role in getting involved. For larger churches, that can do this on their own, the association may come alongside to assist and share valuable experience.

• Network Facilitator: The association serves as a facilitator for churches. It can be leadership training for Sunday School, VBS training, deacon workshops, conflict intervention, ministry assistant’s training, or church consultations. The association exists to help our churches.

• Source of Fellowship Opportunity: The need for fellowship among churches is crucial as we partner with God in mission and ministry. Pastors need support and encouragement. At other times they need a good listener. 

Moderator - Rev. Terry Hiers (Harleyville)
Vice-Moderator - Mr. Harold Syfrett, Jr. (Tall Pines)
Treasurer - Mr. David Parr (Old Fort)
Clerk - Rev. Ed Brown (Summerville)