More than a century ago, a woman with deep faith and unwavering conviction helped shape the future of missions in South Carolina. In 1902, Janie Chapman became the first president of South Carolina Woman’s Missionary Union and faithfully served for 22 years. She was known for her strong leadership, disciplined spirit, and passionate commitment to seeing the Gospel carried across the state and beyond.

But Janie Chapman’s impact was about more than organization or leadership; it was about vision. She believed South Carolina Baptists could work together to meet needs, strengthen churches, send workers, and make Christ known in every community. She challenged believers to pray boldly, give faithfully, and live on mission every day.

That vision still lives on today.

The Janie Chapman State Missions Offering continues her legacy by equipping South Carolina Baptists to share hope, strengthen churches, serve communities, develop leaders, and start new works throughout our state. Every gift given helps carry the Gospel into neighborhoods, schools, churches, and communities where people need the hope of Christ.

What began as the faithful obedience of one woman has become a statewide movement of believers working together for the sake of the Gospel. As South Carolina Baptists continue to pray, serve, and give through the Janie Chapman Offering, they are carrying the baton Janie first helped raise more than 100 years ago — ensuring that future generations will continue to hear and experience the love of Jesus.