Partnerships
Prayer is a way you can effectively build His Kingdom on earth! You may not be able to go on a mission trip at this time, but you can definitely be praying for these partners and our teams we send to support them!
MPP is a ministry led by Eric and Patti Lethco, and was birthed out of their love for the Maasai people and countless missions trips out of Old Fort since 2010. MPP was formed in 2024 and provides training and support for pastors and churches in the North-East Regions of Tanzania.
- Leadership Training/Theological Education
- Support for Local Maasai Churches
- Support for the Pastors and Families
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up. -Ephesians 4:11-12
Join us in our efforts to build up His Kingdom in Tanzania.
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Lydia Baptist Church was organized as a Southern Baptist church on November 7, 1948, in Summerville, SC. Average worship attendance has been twenty-five since the Covid pandemic. This contrasts with the previous decade when worship attendance was just under 70. There has been one recorded baptism in the last three years. In the last six years, total baptisms were four. Pastor Woodrow Busch serves as the interim Pastor at Lydia Baptist Church.
In October 2023 Lydia Baptist Church entered a Fostering Partnership with Old Fort Baptist Church. In a fostering relationship, Old Fort will come alongside Lydia and help create and implement a plan to become a revitalized church that is thriving for the sake of the Gospel in its community. Old Fort provides prayer support, leadership support, and people resources to assist Lydia for a period of one year. Old Fort will provide leadership to Lydia by helping to assess her current reality and to help make necessary changes to reach their community with the Gospel. As the two churches partner together, it is the hope of Old Fort Baptist that in the years to come Lydia Baptist will be a gospel-centered, mission-focused, disciple-making church.
How Can You Help?
- Individuals and families willing to worship and serve at Lydia for a season.
- Bible teachers, music leaders and participants.
- Small group training for Discipleship leaders and participants.
- Prayer support.
- Individual community event participants.
- Individuals to assist with facilities improvement and enhancement.
- If you would like to participate, contact Woodrow Busch at
Jonathan and Becca were married at OFBC on July 22, 2006. In the Fall of the following year, they began studies at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. Jonathan graduated with a Masters of Arts in Missiology in December of 2010, and they were appointed with the International Mission Board (IMB) in November of 2010 with almost 2-year-old Benjamin in tote and Matthew on the way. Matthew was born in Brazil not long after they arrived and they’ve been with the IMB for the last 9 years.
For some years, they were serving as church planters in Sao Leopaldo in Southern Brazil. God has also added to their family since then, Gabriella -who was born on their first furlough/Stateside Assignment in Charleston in 2015. With several changes happening in the IMB as well as family health factors, God has since then brought the Edneys back to the states where they are currently serving the Brazilian community in Charleston! With the help of local churches and organizations, they've planted a church that meets at Northwood Baptist Church off Greenridge Rd called Comunidade Batista de Charleston (CBC). They meet every Sunday night at 6pm.
How you can support the Edney Family now:
- Donate - As your heart leads, make an offering to support these local missionaries. Give>
- Pray for the local Brazilian community to know Christ and for God to use the Edney family to make disciples.
- Pray for the Gaúcho people of Southern Brazil to not settle for religious traditions but to know Christ as the all-satisfying Hope.
- Pray for our children’s unique struggles and victories in ministry.
- Participate - Connect with Jonathan and Becca on Facebook for more specific ways to pray and more ways God can use your specific gifts to help serve this church and make Jesus known to the nations! The Edneys Ministry on Facebook | CBC on Facebook
