# South Carolina Christian Foundation

> SCCF guides individuals, families, businesses, and their advisors toward experiencing the joy of generosity and the excitement of changing lives forever.

## Pages
- [Home](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/): South Carolina Christian Foundation works with donors, financial professionals, and local ministry organizations to disciple hearts, define Biblical stewardship, and demonstrate effective charitable giving to the glory of God.
- [Contact Us](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/contact)
- [Accessibility Statement](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/accessibility-statement)
- [Services](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/services): South Carolina Christian Foundation offers many unique services to donors, financial advisors, and faith-based ministries.
- [Initiatives](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/initiatives): South Carolina Christian Foundation disciples hearts by fostering opportunities for generous individuals, families, businesses, and ministries to get connected through special initiatives
- [About](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/about): South Carolina Christian Foundation is a local community foundation that exists to create a culture of generous Biblical stewardship across the state. 
- [Resources](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/resources)
- [History](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/about/history)
- [Leadership](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/about/leadership)
- [Financial Advisors ](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/services/financial-advisors): South Carolina Christian Foundation partners with financial advisors, CPAs, estate planners, attorneys, and wealth management professionals to better serve clients in their charitable giving. 
- [Ministries](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/services/ministries): South Carolina Christian Foundation partners with faith-based non-profit organizations across the state to enhance their ministry efforts through networking, grant making, and training programs. 
- [Forms & Documents](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/resources/forms-documents)
- [Education](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/resources/education)
- [SCCF Newsletter](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/sccf-newsletter)
- [Ministry Grants](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/services/ministries/ministry-grants)
- [Ministry Guidelines](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/services/ministries/ministry-guidelines)
- [Circle 555 & The LOOP](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/initiatives/circle-555)
- [Ministry to Ministries](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/initiatives/ministry-to-ministries)
- [Gatekeepers](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/initiatives/gatekeepers)
- [The LOOP](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/initiatives/circle-555/the-loop)
- [Biblical Stewardship](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/resources/education/biblical-stewardship): South Carolina Christian Foundation seeks to educate donors, financial advisors, and local ministry workers by defining the principles of Biblical stewardship that instruct Godly giving. 
- [Proactive Philanthropy](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/resources/education/proactive-philanthropy): South Carolina Christian Foundation works with potential donors, financial professionals, and local ministries and charities to ensure that their approach to giving is proactive and strategic. 
- [Circle 555 and The LOOP Membership](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/initiatives/circle-555/circle-555-and-the-loop-membership)
- [Giving Tuesday](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/initiatives/community-trust/giving-tuesday)
- [Givers](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/services/givers): South Carolina Christian Foundation is a faith-based organization providing charitable financial services and tax-wise strategies to donors looking to give generously and impact the local community.
- [Community Trust](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/initiatives/community-trust): South Carolina Christian Foundation, through the work of Community Leadership Councils, awards financial grants from SCCF’s Community Trust to support a variety of ministries and non-profit organizations. 

## Blog
- [What’s In A Name?](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/whats-in-a-name): Names carry power, history, and meaning. Reflect on the story behind your name and what it truly means to carry the name of Christ.
- [The War Within](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/the-war-within): Discover why the greatest struggle of Christian leadership isn't external obstacles, but the silent war within.
- [SCCF Adds New Stewardship Advisor for York County](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/sccf-adds-new-stewardship-advisor-for-york-county)
- [The Trophies We Chase](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/the-trophies-we-chase): Read Greg’s latest stewardship reflection on discovering childhood trophies in the attic and learning to find our identity in grace rather than performance.
- [Songs to Lift Your Eyes & Your Voice to Jesus](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/songs-to-lift-your-eyes-your-voice-to-jesus)
- [Circle 555 Surpasses $2 Million in Lifetime Giving with Latest $326K Grant Cycle](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/circlegrants2026)
- [A Special Christmas Message from SCCF President Bobby McDonald](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/a-special-christmas-message-from-sccf-president-bobby-mcdonald): South Carolina Christian Foundation President Bobby McDonald shares an encouraging Christmas message on a recorded video. 
- [SCCF Adds New Communications and Marketing Specialist](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/sccf-adds-new-communications-and-marketing-specialist)
- [SCCF Grants $300K to Strengthen Faith-Based Work in South Carolina Communities](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/sccf-grants-300k-to-strengthen-faith-based-work-in-south-carolina-communities)
- [From a Simple Gift to Kingdom Impact](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/from-a-simple-gift-to-kingdom-impact): Have you ever wondered if a small gift could really make a difference? Sometimes, what seems like a simple, modest offering becomes the seed God uses to produce an incredible harvest. 
- [Leveraging Non-Cash Assets](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/leveraging-non-cash-assets): SCCF can help advise you and your financial advisors on giving strategies and tools that can leverage your non-cash assets to save taxes and maximize charitable impact.
- [Circle 555 Women’s Giving Donates $264K+ to Ministries Statewide](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/circle-555-womens-giving-donates-264k-to-ministries-statewide): Circle 555 is a special initiative of South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF) and presented grants totaling $264,534 to 44 ministries that serve women, children, and families and support areas such as homelessness, at-risk youth, addiction recovery, foster care, adoption, school, campus ministry, and more. 
- [Quarterly Message from the President](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/quarterly-message-from-the-president): With tax season upon us, how can you use your Giving Fund to maximize charitable giving? In this quarterly message from SCCF President Bobby McDonald, he addresses this and more.
- [SCCF Quarterly Newsletter | April 2025](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/sccf-quarterly-newsletter-april-2025): In this edition, we're sharing information on a brand-new logo and a redesigned giving portal built with you in mind, plus we're celebrating the latest Circle 555 Grant Award recipients. 
- [We Are Live! Explore our New Website](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/we-are-live-explore-our-new-website): Our next step of excellence is here! After months of planning and with the support of Dubose Web, a digital marketing agency located in Columbia, SC, we built a new website dedicated to serving our clients, ministries, and members by providing relevant content and resources to enhance your journey with us in Biblical Stewardship.
- [Gatekeepers: A Discipleship Ministry of SCCF ](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/gatekeepers-a-discipleship-ministry-of-sccf): Gatekeepers is an initiative of SCCF that disciples, equips, and encourages financial advisors in Biblical and responsive stewardship that results in Kingdom impact in their personal and professional lives. 
- [David’s Table](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/davids-table)
- [Bright Side Youth Ranch](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/bright-side-youth-ranch)
- [Delivering Grace: A Call to Biblical Stewardship](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/delivering-grace-a-call-to-biblical-stewardship): Do you ever think about the person who delivers your packages? Like a UPS driver entrusted with our deliveries, we, too, are entrusted by God with resources—time, abilities, and possessions. This blog, written by Bobby McDonald, explores Biblical stewardship and the greater call on our lives.
- [SCCF Awards $300K to SC-based Ministries](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/sccf-awards-300k-to-sc-based-ministries): Through the Community Trust Fund, SCCF awarded $300,000 in grants to 60 ministries across the state, including those in Spartanburg, Greenville, York, and surrounding counties, and the Grand Strand area encompassing Horry and Georgetown counties.
- [The Christmas Onion](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/the-christmas-onion): We are thankful to Hugh Brantley, SCCF co-founder and member of the Board of Directors, for sharing this heartfelt Christmas story inspired by his experience of being lost on his way to an event. His story beautifully highlights God’s faithfulness and mercy, as well as the love and compassion shown.
- [A Tale of Two Storms](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/a-tale-of-two-storms): Here on this side of heaven, storms come, and storms go, and sometimes they leave a path of destruction. The effects can be physical, emotional, and spiritual. Sometimes we are left wondering why. In the Gospel of Mark, another set of storms occur, but the response to each is different.
- [God Has a Place for You](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/god-has-a-place-for-you): 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.
- [Lessons from Honeybees](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/lessons-from-honeybees): 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.
- [You Can’t Give Away What You Haven’t Received](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/you-cant-give-away-what-you-havent-received): Though we often find ourselves in places that look and feel like “wrong places,” it is there that we see and experience most clearly, the One True God. As we work in and through our weaknesses, we ultimately find an invitation to receive, and having fully received we can then give.
- [Four Tips for Establishing Your Estate Plan… and Your Legacy](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/four-tips-for-establishing-your-estate-plan-and-your-legacy): Your estate will make an impact, but your estate plan will ultimately establish your legacy. As you consider your estate plan and your legacy, keep these four tips in mind.
- [Hero of the Faith](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/hero-of-the-faith): This is the last of the series of blog posts recognizing and celebrating Ruthi Neely, Circle 555 Statewide Coordinator, as she retires. This blog is written by Lori Hall who knew Ruthi as a teacher, mentor, and friend.
- [Ruthi Neely - Sister and Friend](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/ruthi-neely-sister-and-friend): 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.
- [A Life and Ministry of Teaching](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/a-life-and-ministry-of-teaching): We continue to honor Ruthi Neely, Circle 555 Statewide Coordinator, as she enters retirement. Ruthi is recognized as a teacher of God’s Word in this blog through The Elizabeth Project. We want to thank Jane Mathis for sharing her thoughts on Ruthi as a teacher.
- [Ruthi Neely - Servant and Mentor](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/ruthi-neely-servant-and-mentor): As Ruthi Neely, Circle 555 Statewide Coordinator enters retirement, we asked several ladies to write a blog sharing her impact on them. As a mentor, leader, teacher, and friend. Enjoy the first of several blogs to come! This one is written by Tracey Wert, someone Ruthi has mentored for many years!
- [Where Your Treasure Is…](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/where-your-treasure-is): As we steward the Lord's resources, He invites us to live in a responsive posture before His Spirit and to prayerfully seek His desires for all that He has entrusted to us.
- [The Beautiful Journey of Giving](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/the-beautiful-journey-of-giving): Responsive stewardship. What does God say about how we steward what He has entrusted to us? For many, this is a journey as we learn more about our identity in Christ and what He calls us to do with what He has provided.
- [Transforming Communities Through the Gospel – The SCCF Difference](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/transforming-communities-through-the-gospel-the-sccf-difference): Just as a bank manages financial transactions,  South Carolina Christian Foundation  can help make charitable transactions more effective and efficient. We are more than a charitable partner and do more than transactional work.
- [Generous Giving - Time, Talent, and Treasure](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/generous-giving-time-talent-and-treasure): Am I simply a hearer of God’s Word? Or am I moving on how God is convicting me? And if I am not moving, am I satisfied with simply checking my box of treasure only? No time, no talent?
- [Time: Invested or Spent? Measuring What Matters](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/time-invested-or-spent-measuring-what-matters): Time is a hot commodity. With limited supply and high demand, how does God want us to use this resource? What return is He looking for on His investment?
- [The Shepherds - A Christmas Reflection](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/the-shepherds-a-christmas-reflection): One final Christmas reflection before this Silent Night, this Holy Night, gives way to the New Year.
- [The Heart and Essence of Ministry to Ministries](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/the-heart-and-essence-of-ministry-to-ministries): Ministry to Ministries is committed to walking alongside ministry leaders to provide soul care centered on the wisdom, love, and support of Christ. As we enter another decade of serving, we are excited to launch a new logo that exemplifies the heart of Ministry to Ministries.
- [God’s Faithfulness](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/gods-faithfulness): Caring for elderly parents is a new phase of life for adult children, a different season, and brings with it several trials and struggles. It takes time, patience, and understanding. But through these hardships, God's providence is evident.
- [Collective Giving Through Community Trust](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/collective-giving-through-community-trust): SCCF was founded to financially support and raise awareness of local Christian ministries serving Spartanburg County. By 2003, an opportunity was created for collective giving to support ministries by giving through one common fund—the Community Trust Fund.
- [Our Journey Forward](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/our-journey-forward): As we look ahead to our next 25 years, we are excited to unveil a new chapter in our journey—a fresh new logo that reflects our legacy and future, our mission and vision.
- [Reaching the Least of These](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/reaching-the-least-of-these): This Fall, South Carolina Christian Foundation will present grants totaling $225,000 through the Community Trust initiative to ministries across the state that are meeting the needs of the infirmed, the immigrant, and the incarcerated as well as those who are at risk, and under-resourced.
- [Blessings in the Weeds | Lessons from an Abandoned Tomato Plant](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/blessings-in-the-weeds-lessons-from-an-abandoned-tomato-plant): Our next guest blogger is Keith Groce, Executive Director of Neighborhood Focus. Keith reflects on how some of our everyday experiences can be subtle reminders of who our God is and who we are in Him.
- [Don’t Ask, Just PRAY](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/dont-ask-just-pray): We invited Brenda Parks, VP of Children’s Ministries for Miracle Hill, to write a blog on prayer. Brenda is also a member of Circle 555 Greenville and serves as co-chair of the Prayer Committee. Read her blog and learn more about the greatest gift of prayer.
- [Hope in Hardship](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/hope-in-hardship): As believers, hardship isn’t an interruption to our normal lives, but an opportunity to grow closer to Christ and rejoice in suffering. But how can we rejoice in the face of trouble?
- [What Is Stewardship?](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/what-is-stewardship): What do you think of when you hear the word “stewardship”? What does God say about stewardship? In this blog post, you will learn more about the meaning of responsive stewardship.
- [Circle 555 Women’s Giving Initiative Presents $228K to Ministries Statewide](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/circle-555-womens-giving-initiative-presents-228k-to-ministries-statewide): Circle 555, a women's giving circle, presented grants to 36 ministries across the state totaling $227,927. Ministries receiving grants serve women, children, and families and support areas such as homelessness, at-risk youth, addiction recovery, foster care, adoption, school, campus ministry, and more.
- [From Trivial Pursuits to God’s Greater Purpose](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/from-trivial-pursuits-to-gods-greater-purpose): We all at some point will reach a point when we’ll retire, yet we still have purposeful work to do. In this blog post, Greg Hynds shares what he learned through reading, reflection and seeing God at work through an unexpected reconnection.
- [SCCF Gifts $225K to Ministries in the Upstate](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/sccf-gifts-225k-to-ministries-in-the-upstate): South Carolina Christian Foundation  (SCCF), a community foundation devoted to Biblical philanthropy, presented grants to 52 ministries in Upstate counties including Spartanburg, Cherokee, Greenville, Anderson, Oconee, York, and Chester counties
- [SCCF Awards $75K to Ministries in the Upstate](https://www.scchristianfoundation.org/blog/south-carolina-christian-foundation-awards-75k-to-ministries-in-the-upstate)