To see info about SERF's Retreat on "Gifts Discernment" click here

Pastor Melvin Brown is a speaker at National Convocation. For information click here

2010 Conference Information is now available. Click here

The regional office is located at 1293 Orange Grove Road, Charleston in fellowship hall at First Christian Church. Click here for directions.

Phone: (843) 852-4537 or (800) 637-2718

Fax: (843) 852-4538

Regional Activities and Benefits

Proclaiming the Gospel

There are 40 churches in the region who offer Worship services which include communion, and community projects, all of which are designed to proclaim and follow the gospel. To see a list of the congregations, click here.

Caring for Congregations

The Regional Leadership assists congregations in the search and call process to call a new minister and in conflict resolution. They also participate in celebrations such as dedications, installations, and retirements.

Enabling Congregations to do things together that cannot be done alone

The Region organizes and supports conferences for our major fellowship goups of Men, Women, and Youth . It also networks resources, sharing the vitality of our congregational and general church life through the regional newsletter, email lists and website.

Calling out and Developing Leaders

The fellowships of Men, Women, and Youth hold retreats and seminars which are educational and are led by lay persons.

The Educational Ministry offers scholarships and assistance in choosing colleges. Youth and Youth leaders are encouraged to volunteer to assist with camp activities. Other ministries which develop leaders include evangelistic ministry, Bible School Convention ,Outreach ministry, and State Ushers.
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Caring for Ministers and the Ministry

The Region sponsors a yearly retreat for ministers and spouses designed for ministerial development. Our Commission on Ministry Team conducts sessions to help new ministers obtain standing in the denomination. The ministry is strengthened through the calling of new ministers, licensing, ordaining and developing current ministers

Gathering as a Regional Expression of the Church

The annual regional conference is a time for worship, fellowship and regional business. Participation from all churches in the region is invited.

Managing the Church's Resources

The Regional Board oversees the spending and allocation of funds received by the region.

Encouraging New Forms of MIssion and Ministry

We partner with congregations in the new church ministry effort .

Teaching Stewardship

The region sponsors seminars on Christian Stewardship.

Advancing the Priorities of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)

The regional office acts as the official connection to the General Ministries throughout our denomination...especially with Church Extension, Disciples Home Mission, National Convocation, Barton College, Christmount and IDWF.

Leading in Ecumencal Ministries

The region contributes to the South Carolina Christian Action Council both financially and service on the board. The SCCAC is an ecumenical organization which fights for justice and equality of all. A regional anti-racism team is in place to focus efforts toward the eradication of racism regardless of church affiliation.