Southern Tidings Southern Tidings
  • STORIES
    • Vantage Point
    • AdventHealth
    • AdventHealth University
    • Carolina Conference
    • Florida Conference
    • Georgia-Cumberland Conference
    • Gulf States Conference
    • Hispanic
    • Kentucky-Tennessee Conference
    • Oakwood University
    • South Atlantic Conference
    • South Central Conference
    • Southeastern Conference
    • Southern Adventist University
    • Southern Union
  • PRINT VERSIONS
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 2013
    • 2012
    • 2011
    • 2010
    • 2009
    • 2008
    • 2007
    • 2006
  • CONTACT
    • Submit Content
  • ADVERTISE
    • Display Ads
    • Classified Ads
Southern Tidings Southern Tidings
  • STORIES
    • Vantage Point
    • AdventHealth
    • AdventHealth University
    • Carolina Conference
    • Florida Conference
    • Georgia-Cumberland Conference
    • Gulf States Conference
    • Hispanic
    • Kentucky-Tennessee Conference
    • Oakwood University
    • South Atlantic Conference
    • South Central Conference
    • Southeastern Conference
    • Southern Adventist University
    • Southern Union
  • PRINT VERSIONS
    • 2025
    • 2024
    • 2023
    • 2022
    • 2021
    • 2020
    • 2019
    • 2018
    • 2017
    • 2016
    • 2015
    • 2014
    • 2013
    • 2012
    • 2011
    • 2010
    • 2009
    • 2008
    • 2007
    • 2006
  • CONTACT
    • Submit Content
  • ADVERTISE
    • Display Ads
    • Classified Ads
Jul 01

Sandhills Company Breaks Ground for New Church in Carthage

Courtney Herod

Courtney Herod

Courtney Herod

Courtney Herod

The Sandhills Company in Carthage, N.C., celebrated a significant milestone on April 6, 2025, as members gathered to break ground on their first church building. The ceremony marked the culmination of nearly a decade of prayer, evangelism, and community engagement.

The church plant began in July 2016, when 13 members stepped out in faith from their mother church in Pittsboro to establish a new congregation in the Sandhills region. Since that time, the group has remained steadfast in its mission to share the Gospel, conducting more than 100 It Is Written Bible studies, hosting an evangelistic series, and distributing The Great Controversy in partnership with Streams of Light International.

Their dedication has borne fruit. The congregation has grown to 35 members, and celebrated two baptisms and two professions of faith. In 2021, the group purchased 10 acres of land in Carthage — debt-free — demonstrating their commitment and long-term vision for ministry in the region.

“God has truly led every step of the way,” said Robert Nunnaley, head elder and lay leader. “We are excited to see this dream becoming a reality.”

Currently, the Sandhills Company worships in a rented church facility in Carthage while continuing outreach and evangelistic efforts in the surrounding communities.

The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Leslie Louis, Carolina Conference president; Rick Russell, Carolina Conference executive secretary; and Rob Welch, pastor and the congregation’s spiritual leader. Local leaders and members gathered to offer prayers of dedication for the land, and the future building that will serve as a center for worship, fellowship, and community service.

The event stands as a testament to the power of lay-led ministry and God’s faithfulness to growing churches. As the Sandhills Company looks ahead to the construction of their new sanctuary, members remain focused on their core mission: to reach their neighbors with the love and message of Jesus Christ.

“We’re not just building a church, we’re building a lighthouse for the Kingdom,” said Welch.

Carolina | July 2025

  • Carolina, Carolina News, News
  • Facebook
  • Reddit
  • Pinterest
  • LinkedIn
  • E-Mail

Comments are closed.

Recent Articles

  • Summer Camps Utilize Discovery Mountain Bible Guides for Pentecost 2025
  • Extending Healing Values Beyond Borders: Making an Impact in Jamaica
  • Largely Forgotten, Fully Forgiven
  • Led by God: Church Member’s Unusual Decision Leads to Life-Saving Moment
  • A Life of Service, Leadership

The Southern Tidings is the official publication of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

  • ABOUT
  • CONTACT
  • ADVERTISE
  • SUBSCRIBE
  • SUBMIT A STORY

Recent Posts

  • Summer Camps Utilize Discovery Mountain Bible Guides for Pentecost 2025
  • Extending Healing Values Beyond Borders: Making an Impact in Jamaica
  • Largely Forgotten, Fully Forgiven
  • Led by God: Church Member’s Unusual Decision Leads to Life-Saving Moment

Southern Tidings

P.O. Box 923868
Peachtree Corners, GA 30010-3868
770.408.1800
© SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS