Meet The Team
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Interim Senior Pastor
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Lauren Corley
Ministry Assistant
Lauren, her husband Ashley, & son Will, love to spend time outdoors! Along with hunting & fishing, Lauren also plays bass guitar in her home church contemporary worship band!
Rev. Aubrey Day
Children & Youth
With a musical theater background, Aubrey enjoys attending live shows, singing, spending time with friends & his dog Buck!
Cindy Grimsley
Preschool Director
When not loving on the kids in the Preschool program, Cindy & her husband Wayne love to travel! Whether it be in Florida, or on a cruise ship-you'll always see them on the move!
Rev. Chad Meredith
Music
Chad enjoys good 'ol southern gospel music, USC athletics, & spending time with his wife, Jane Ann-who is also our Organist! Chad also doubles as a math teacher at Swansea High!
Kim Taylor
Environmental Support
After keeping our church spotless & sanitized, Kim & her husband Allen love to spend time with their grandchildren & extended family! When not in Swansea, you can find Kim soaking up the sun at Edisto Beach!
Faith
Faith is the cornerstone of our church. It is part of every activity that we do, every meeting that we hold. We believe in our Lord, and that our actions are a reflection of his goodness.
Scripture
We look to the Lord for guidance in our lives. We believe that all Scripture is God-breathed and that the Bible is the inerrant, infallible Word of God and never to be compromised. You will find that Scripture is our central focus, from our small groups to our sermons, uncompromised Scripture is our foundation.
Community
Join us. We welcome each and every one of you to encounter the Lord's unconditional love with us. Inside each of us is a purpose and meaning to be fulfilled by God.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster and maintain public worship, to carry out the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, and to promote Christian fellowship and growth. We do this through service, both internationally and locally, to those we come in contact with. We believe that everything is to be done through a spiritual act of worship. In this we encourage all people to serve, and join us in serving, our Lord through the many avenues He opens for us. We hold fast to the Baptist Faith & Message and the core tenants it provides.
Our History
The Swansea First Baptist Church was founded in 1892. The church has been a staple of continued ministry in our community. The church buildings and the people have changed over the years, but the ministry is still the same, to tell others about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The present sanctuary and educational building was built in 1951 and the fellowship hall was added in 1978. In March of 2004 we entered our newest building, the Hazel and Susan Dowling Educational Annex. This new addition gave us 14 new classrooms. We have also renovated the sanctuary, changing the colors from a burgundy to a blue. The chandeliers were also added to beautify this special place of worship. Our worship style is "blended" seeking to meet the need of all who attend. Our Minister of Music, Rev. Chad Meredith, does a great job of mixing both traditional and contemporary music throughout our service. We are also in “good standing” with the Lexington Baptist Association, the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and the Southern Baptist Convention. Like all churches, we have experienced the ups and downs of years of ministry. In the last several years there has been a resurgence for our congregation. The Lord has blessed us in many ways. We strongly believe that the best years are still ahead for us. The ministry opportunities are numerous for our people, and we attempt new ones each year. We believe that God will bless us even more, if we are willing to hear His voice and be obedient to Him. If you do not have a church home, pray about the possibility of ministering with us! May the Lord bless you and keep you!
