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South Strand Community Church is a biblical church based on sound, conservative, doctrinal convictions.  There are truths that we will not compromise.  We believe the Bible is God's inerrant and infallible standard of truth, and this we proclaim.  We have nothing else to say or teach.  Above all else, we are committed to proclaiming the good news of God's salvation in the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ

We hope also that our contemporary, less traditional model of service will be more inviting to the people of our culture, especially those who may not attend church but might be interested in understanding Christianity.  It's a safe place for people who are looking for answers to their spiritual questions, and simply want to explore the what the Bible says about the person and claims Jesus Christ, and this without a lot of pressure. 

South Strand is also a place where believers who follow Jesus Christ can learn God's Word and be encouraged in their spiritual growth--a place where Christians can come together in fellowship and express genuine and heart-felt worship of God.

Why would you want to come to South Strand Community Church?

We preach sound biblical messages - You will hear biblical messages that deal with spiritual, doctrinal, and practical issues, things like what God and what he thinks about life and death, what do Christians believe, how does God want us to live, etc.  We do this in a verse-by-verse format through Bible books.  We want you to hear what God says, not what we think.

We worship with good music - Our style of worship is contemporary.  We play and sing upbeat music as well as new and classic Christian hymns set to modern sounds.  We select songs that are rich in content about God's character and grace in Jesus Christ, as well as our response toward him as we receive him.  We are certain that you will like the music you hear, and that you will hear songs that you can relate to.

We provide a serious yet relaxed atmosphere - We believe worship of God should be serious-minded, but it does not have to be stuffy.  You are not required to wear a suit and tie to church (unless you prefer it, of course). Grab a cup of coffee and a snack before or after the service.  We want to enjoy coming to South Strand without feeling too stiff or too lax. You can feel at home here.  We want you to experience salvation in Jesus Christ, but that does not have to be done with a hassle.  We want to help you hear and understand the truth of God's Word and the urgency of following Jesus but without unreasonable stress.

You won't be bothered for money - While we do pass an offering basket, we are sincerely more interested in helping you in your spiritual journey to God than we are in your money.  We routinely encourage guests to keep their wallet in their pocket.  Besides, giving that honors God must come from a heart that is fully dedicated to him.  If you want to give with that condition, feel free, but do not do because you are pressured.

We provide a safe atmosphere for your children, and one they'll really enjoy - for infants through 5th grade.  The curriculum is designed to be both fun and educational for your children. The teachers and helpers will care for them with love.  For more details click on the Children's Ministry section.

Come check us out.  We think you will like it.

Affiliation

The South Strand Community Church will be autonomous and will maintain the right to govern its own affairs under the lordship of Jesus Christ.  However, we do recognize the benefits of cooperating with other churches in world and local missions.  Therefore, the South Strand Community Church voluntarily and joyfully affiliates with the Southern Baptist Convention, the South Carolina Baptist Convention, and the Waccamaw Baptist Association.  We support the Cooperative Program of the Southern Baptist Convention as a means to extend the gospel of Jesus Christ in the world.