Learn
Mission Increase | A Kingdom impact accelerator helping nonprofit leaders, donors, and churches transform more lives for Jesus. // Meets every third Thursday from 9:30-noon at Shandon Baptist Church (5250 Forest Drive). Private coaching also available at cost.
CONTACT: Area Director Arnold Kimmons akimmons@missionincrease.org
Care Cola Workshops | Free and open to anyone, these monthly continuing ed workshops for professional caregivers are relevant in many ministry contexts. CLICK HERE to browse upcoming topics or archived recordings of previous events. Be sure to check out their online directories of providers and support groups!
Serve
Your favorite nonprofit has volunteer needs year-round, but upcoming seasonal opportunities include the following:
Camp Cole | Meal service and canteen duty
Cola Network Refugee Ministry | Sports, art, transportation, and childcare for ESL Soccer & Volleyball Camp
Send Relief Serve Tour | Aug 22-23, 2025
Connect
Stay tuned for upcoming events and networking opportunities. In the meantime, reach out directly to any participating church or community partner!
Take Action
Human Trafficking | Our partners at Lighthouse for Life have recently released a new documentary featuring testimonies of survivors and former traffickers in South Carolina. WATCH or HOST A SCREENING + connect to make others aware of what to look for and how to join the fight.
Mentor a Child | Kids from hard places in Columbia, Lexington, and West Columbia are waiting for a caring adult mentor! Only four hours a month can make a huge difference—in your mentee’s life, and yours! APPLY HERE with our partners at Ezekiel Ministries.
Jobs & Housing | Are you or someone you know willing to hire or rent to men and women involved in residential programs with partners like Reconciliation Ministries, Providence Home, Toby’s Place and others? If so, they’d love to hear from you! Meaningful work and affordable housing are two of the biggest barriers to long-term success.