God's desire to reconcile man to Himself has always been to use people to accomplish his purposes and plans. God uses people to share the truth about who Jesus is; to teach and preach the gospel. God uses people to show compassion by helping people in need. Continue reading to learn how God uses all of us to share in the Great Commission ..read more

Our next blog is written by Dee Dee Rinehart, Circle 555 York County Coordinator, who shares with us lessons she has learned from observing honeybees, studying beekeeping, and how that parallels our Circle 555 women’s ministry ..read more

“For out of His fullness (abundance) we have all received [all had a share, and we were all supplied with] one grace after another and spiritual blessing upon spiritual blessing and even favor upon favor and gift [heaped] upon gift.” John 1:16 AMPC We often hear it said, “You can’t give away what you have not received.” This is a hallmark in ministry circles, as we find “authenticity” as a vital place of empowerment to be a vessel of the life, love, and power of the Spirit of God to impact a life now and for eternity. It is also common to find that we most often are “called” into ministry ser ..read more

Estates are settled. Legacies live on. Which should be your focus? Your estate will make an impact, but your estate plan will ultimately establish your legacy. The assets you leave to others—your estate—will benefit them financially as a portion of your benevolence is received. However, the values by which you have lived, the hopes you have to influence the future, and the guidelines you put into place—your legacy—are far more significant than any financial transaction. The legacy you hope to leave takes preparation and planning; foresight and forethought; decision-making and discernment ..read more

This blog is the last in a series of blogs recognizing Ruthi Neely, Circle 555 Statewide Coordinator, as she enters retirement. Thank you to Lori Hall who wrote this blog about Ruthi as her teacher, mentor, and friend. Ruthi Neely is one of my heroes of the faith! I met her in the early stages of my marriage. My husband and I sat under the teaching of Ruthi and her husband, Bob, in our Sunday School class. They were a dynamic duo and complimented each other perfectly; Bob would walk us through the Scripture and Ruthi would teach us how to apply it in our lives. Not only did we learn so much fr ..read more

As Ruthi Neely, Circle 555 Statewide Coordinator, enters retirement, we are sharing several blog posts honoring her legacy. This blog is written by Kitty Cash, Ruthi’s sister-in-law and friend. I was twelve the summer my brother, Bob, and Ruthi worked together at Ridgecrest. From the moment I met Ruthi, I loved her. I am so thankful God placed her in our family. Left to right: Ruthi and Kitty Ruthi has been my sister for over 50 years, but she is also my friend. One thing I cherish about my relationship with Ruthi is that she always points me back to the truth of Jesus. From the chaos of juni ..read more

We continue to honor Ruthi Neely, Circle 555 Statewide Coordinator, as she enters retirement. Today, we recognize her as a teacher of God’s Word through The Elizabeth Project. Written by Jane Mathis The Lord has entrusted Ruthi Neely with various spiritual gifts, and she has been diligent and faithful to develop these gifts and use them for His Glory in ministry to our community. For many years through the Elizabeth Project, Ruthi has taught Bible studies to women. I am just one of the countless hundreds of women who have been blessed by Ruthi’s teaching. Pictured (left to right): Jane Mathis ..read more

For the past several years, not only have I had the honor of being part of the SCCF team professionally as a stewardship advisor, but I have also had the privilege to partner/benefit personally as a client as well. My wife and I established a charitable giving account, known as a Donor Advised Fund (DAF) at the Foundation. A DAF is a charitable vehicle that allows a donor to make a tax-deductible gift each time they fund the account while enjoying the flexibility of making advised grants to charities out of the fund over time. Other practical advantages of a DAF include: Keeping charitable d ..read more

Written by Joe E. Hines, Jr., Managing Parter of Global View Investment Advisors Giving is Freedom As a child, at the age of eight, I accepted Christ. However, it was 32 years later when I totally surrendered my life to Him. Since that time God has continued to take me on a journey and open my eyes to what it truly means to be a follower of Christ. It is awesome and beautiful, but very challenging at times. A huge part of this journey is learning how to be a responsive steward of the resources that He's entrusted to me, including relationships, marriage, abilities, and finances. God has shown ..read more

Imagine life without your local bank. Where would you turn for assistance with monetary transactions? Even if you are tech-savvy and conduct your banking online, what would you do without the services provided by a checking or savings account or the options of a CD or money market? No debit. No credit. What would it be like to manage cash for every transaction?   One thing is certain…your personal money management would be far different and far more inefficient. Just as a bank manages your financial transactions, South Carolina Christian Foundation can make your charitable transactions mo ..read more