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Find a place to get involved and make a difference.
Here are some of the ways you can get involved in missions at First Baptist Greenville. To learn more about these or other opportunities, contact Matt Rollins at 370-2522 ext. 141 or matt.rollins@firstbaptistgreenville.com.
Annie's House
Learn from our “back door neighbors” about sustainable living practices through
Cuba Mission Partnership
Get to know our Cuban partner church, Iglesia Bautista del Camino in Guanajay, through a mission exchange in Cuba or Greenville
Greenville Organized for Accountable Leadership (GOAL)
Work with partner churches to advocate for the community in the areas of access to mental health care and affordable housing
Contact: Kathy Stewart, Flo Mauney, Julie Treu
Inasmuch Days
Serve the local community by participating in our Inasmuch Days throughout the year
JustFaith
Participate in 8–9-week group studies to dive deeper into the issues of poverty, racial equality, and other justice issues from a faith perspective
Contact: Kathy Stewart, Matt Rollins
Mission Backpack
Donate items to fill weekend food bags for local children and/or help shop for, fill or deliver the bags
Contact: Elaine Barnhill
Mission Trips and Activities
For children, youth, and adults
Join in special opportunities throughout the year for local and global missions
Monthly FBG Focus Collection
Contribute to our monthly collection and/or help deliver donations
Project Host Soup Kitchen
Join or form a team to prepare and serve lunch on a Sunday
Yard Sale
Join the Yard Sale Committee
Neighborhood Partnership
Get to know our neighbors in Nicholtown and Haynie-Sirrine through special events and work days
Contact: Matt Rollins
Missions and Affiliations
This committee shall monitor the activities and policies of the various organizations with which the church is or may become affiliated and work with the Minister of Community Engagement to provide leadership, foster communication, promote involvement, and educate church members in local, national, and global ministry. The committee shall have the responsibility for budget submission and expenditure authorization for all ministry partnership related finances.
2024
Susan D’Amato
Tricia Austin
Matthew Loomis Rehnborg, chair
Jennifer Murphy
2025
Kay Hardage
Jessica Painter
Nancy Schlepphorst
Michael Williamson
2026
Laurie Berry-Dorroh
Gayle Butler
Karina Rocha-Gabbard
Gayle Brown
Staff Liaison – Matt Rollins
Women’s Mission Groups
Circles
First Baptist Greenville is home to four Women on Mission groups. Groups gather monthly for Bible study, book study, mission study, and prayer. Groups support various mission partners through giving and hands-on support.
Please email the group leaders or Camille Loomis Rehnborg if you’re interested in attending one of these groups.
Lula Whilden Circle
Women 20’s- early 50’s
2nd Tuesdays of the month
September – May | 6:30-8:00pm
Meets at a member’s house
Contact: Sara Herbert
Crazy Eights Circle
The Crazy Eights Circle has different FBG or community members come speak each month and supports various mission projects. This group is focused on meeting the spiritual and support needs of women regardless of age (30s – infinity)!
3rd Tuesday of the month
September – May | 7:00 pm
Meets in various locations: members’ homes, restaurants, AYMC
Each monthly host plans the program
Contact: tbd
Margaret Allen Aiesi Circle
The Margaret Allen Aiesi Circle, named for a beloved late Circle member, has various speakers and local authors come to their circle and supports a variety of missions projects. Members are ages 60 and older.
3rd Tuesday of the month.
September – May | 9:30am
Meets in members’ homes
Contact: Carol Ann Bell or Becky Bouton
Susie Lee Bagwell Circle
The Susie Lee Bagwell Circle is a group of senior adult women who enjoy Bible study or book study with occasional guest speakers.
3rd Tuesday of the month
September – May | 10:00 am
Meets in members’ homes
Contact: Janet Huskey
More Current Opportunities
Focus on Missions: School Tools
Though children (and teachers) may not be ready to admit it yet, school will be back in session next month, meaning it’s also time for the annual School Tools program through United Way of Greenville County! Each summer United Way collects school supplies that are new...
Pilgrimage and Partnership—Walking with Our Sister Church in Cuba
In May, the church sent a team of pilgrims to Guanajay, Cuba, for a visit with our sibling congregation, the Iglesia Bautista del Camino (Baptist Church of The Way). Our relationship began over fifteen years ago and is one of partnership rather than the traditional...
Inasmuch Day at YouthBASE
Jennifer Murphy, a member of the Missions and Affiliations Committee, currently serves on the board at YouthBASE (https://youthbase.org/), an afterschool and summer program that serves elementary school students living in poverty in Greenville County. They have...