Every pastor’s wife experiences unique challenges as they carry the burdens of many others, navigate the ordinary stressors of family life and at the same time share their husband’s energies and time in meeting the needs of many others.We believe it is vitally important to provide an environment that is safe to be vulnerable and have fun with others who understand the challenges of ministry. You are invited to the table to be replenished through conversation, good food and a creative activity. The cost of this gathering is only $5 - we hope you can join us and bring a friend!

Do you want to learn more about pulpit supply in our association churches or do you want to be added to the recommended list of speakers at CBA churches? Join us for lunch and an overview of our process and protocol for recommending pulpit supply preachers in Charleston. There is no cost to attend this brief workshop and lunch.

Interim Shepherd training is a one-day, in-person primer to equip lay leaders or experienced pastors to shepherd and lead during the interim season of a congregation. This training equips a leader to lead a church in transition through preaching and shepherding. Attendees will be equipped in biblical foundations, clarifying current realities, reestablishing mission and investing in leaders.

If you're part of a church residency program or internship - or you lead one at your church, you're invited to join us for The Charleston Collaborative Winter Gathering!  2025 is going to be an exciting year of discovering more of who you are in Christ and how he is unfolding your unique story.

Pastors and church leaders, you know that ministry is often an uphill battle.
It requires perseverance and faith to navigate challenging terrain.

Churches everywhere are facing a leadership shortage, and this fresh, eye-opening perspective led by author, leadership coach and ministry practitioner Mac Lake is transformative. You’ll leave inspired, equipped, and ready to implement actionable strategies that can shift and strengthen the culture of your leadership. Participants will gain from applications and approaches for multiplying other leaders. 

Are you a church planter, sending church, or leader interested to know more about where things are and what's next with church planting in our city? You're invited to this lunch and conversation hosted by the SC Baptist START Team, Charleston Baptist Association & Screven Baptist Association.

Ministry Wives of Charleston, you are invited to the table to be replenished through conversation, good food and a creative activity. The cost of this gathering is only $5 - we hope you can join us and bring a friend!

Registration is now closed - if you are interested in attending another training like this one, please email office@charlestonbaptist.net and let us know!

Residents, apprentices, and interns (and their leaders) serving in our local churches are invited for our first Fall Connections event with the Charleston Collaborative!  We will have a Lowcountry boil and gather around the fire pit with special guest, Jeff Vanderstelt.

Ministry is demanding and can often be depleting for pastors & spouses. The complexity of needs, fatigue of decision-making and spiritual warfare stretches out margins of time, emotions and energy. Every pastor couple in ministry needs a time of refreshment and replenishing. This evening is for you to enjoy an outdoor oyster roast with fireside music under the lights.  We will also have a baked potato bar with chili.

Interim Shepherd training is a one-day, in-person primer to equip lay leaders or experienced pastors to shepherd and lead during the interim season of a congregation.

“There has never been a spiritual awakening in any country or locality that did not begin in united prayer” A.T. Pierson, 20th century American pastor. Pray Charleston is a city wide movement, connecting prayers from the past with prayers for today. Our goal is to call churches to pray 24/7 for our city. Each church would select one calendar day per month, committing to pray monthly on that day for a 24 hour period.

Join us for our annual celebration on Thursday, October 10 beginning at 9:30 AM and ending over an early lunch. Our fall annual meeting is always a highlight for our association as we share and celebrate stories and successes of our cooperative partnership. We are eager to celebrate this year’s blessings and introduce next year’s opportunities.

Doors will open at 9:00 AM for coffee and connecting!

Learn more about how faith families and community groups can engage with and walk alongside refugees in service and friendship here in Charleston. This info lunch will help your church learn how you can be part of welcoming our new neighbors in the name of Jesus.

Join ministers’ wives from around our city for an evening of fun and a great dinner! Before dinner we will enjoy an activity learning from a color specialist, and you’ll have an opportunity to see what colors compliment you. The cost of this gathering is only $5 - we hope you can join us and bring a friend!

A WMU prayer session is planned for Thursday, July 18, 10:30 a.m. at Pinecrest Baptist Church.

Any WMU leader / church representative who would like to join in this time of prayer is welcome to come. We will be praying for clear direction on next steps, leadership, and what God would have CBA WMU do to provide and participate in Charleston Baptist Association missions.

According to the Oxford Dictionary the definition of reboot, when not in reference to a computer, is "to start something again or do something again, in a way that is new and interesting". After the changes we all experienced following COVID, we believe this is a great time to reboot Charleston Association WMU. To help us think through what that would mean, Joy Bolton, retired executive director of Kentucky WMU and member of Pinecrest Baptist Church, will lead us in a session to start our reboot process.

Gather your church staff/leadership team and join us for a few rounds at TOPGOLF on Tuesday, May 7th at 9:30 AM. Brunch will be provided for your team, and you’ll have a chance to meet with other church leaders around our city. There is no cost for this event, but we would ask you to register.

We wanted to share an opportunity to learn more about current/future opportunities for you or others you may know to live as missionaries here in greater Charleston through Apartment Life. Come learn more about Apartment life while getting to see an example of the type properties you could be serving.

The Salad Supper is back this year! The Charleston WMU is excited to invite you to a Salad Supper & Spring Meeting on Thursday, April 25th hosted at Fort Johnson Baptist Church. There is no cost to attend, but please RSVP for you or your group!

Our Spring Executive Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 23rd at 11:00 AM at the CBA Office. Pastors and Executive Committee members should plan to attend this important time to hear church updates, CBA initiatives, and financial reports. We will also be providing lunch!

Pastor's Wives, you are invited to join us for a time to connect with others in our city! You’ll enjoy a meal, a simple candle decorating craft, and a time of reflecting on your spiritual walk with God.

Date: Monday, March 4th
Time: 8:30AM - 12:30PM

Location: Grace Christian Fellowship - 261 Treeland Drive, Ladson, SC

***Cost: FREE - LUNCH PROVIDED - REGISTER HERE!

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