In a world that often feels incredibly fragmented, lonely, and overwhelmingly fast-paced, it’s easy to feel like just another face in the crowd—even at church. In this episode, our pastors dive into a candid conversation about what it truly means to shepherd a community. The pastors unpack why their calling goes far deeper than a Sunday morning sermon.

Rooted in the unchanging truth of Scripture, a pastor is a shepherd who gets down into the messy realities of everyday life with you. Whether you are celebrating a newborn lamb, navigating the chaotic teenage years, or sitting in a quiet nursing home room, real peace is found in a grace-centered community where you are truly known. Tune in to discover the unique blessing of a family-focused church family.

Five Forks Campus: 8:15 & 10:30 AM Worship | 9:30 AM Education Hour | Simpsonville, SC

Easley Campus: 10:15 AM Worship | 9:00 AM Bible Study | Doodle Station, Easley, SC

Abiding Peace Academy: Partnering with Upstate families for academic excellence and faith.

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In this episode, the pastors dive into the vital role of education and Bible study at Abiding Peace. Unlike the structured readings of a Sunday service, Bible study opens the door for a two-way dialogue. It’s a space where we are completely free to dig deeper into specific books of the Bible, tackle current cultural issues, and explore what God’s Word says about the things keeping you up at night. Bible study isn't a burdensome obligation; it is a joyful, life-giving privilege. Join us as we discuss how growing in the grace and knowledge of Jesus brings real peace to real life.

Five Forks Campus: 8:15 & 10:30 AM Worship | 9:30 AM Education Hour | Simpsonville, SCEasley Campus: 10:15 AM Worship | 9:00 AM Bible Study | Doodle Station, Easley, SCAbiding Peace Academy: Partnering with Upstate families for academic excellence and faith.

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Walking into a new church can feel incredibly intimidating. Will I know where to sit? Am I going to be singled out? In this episode, Pastor Duane (Easley) and Pastor Mike (Five Forks) pull back the curtain on what you will actually experience when you step through our doors.

We live in a culture that constantly demands we prove ourselves, leaving us fragmented and exhausted. But church shouldn't be another place where you have to perform. Whether you visit us in Simpsonville or our storefront mission in Easley, you can expect a warm, genuine welcome and a zero-pressure environment. You will receive a service folder that contains the order of service. You will hear three short readings from the Bible that all point to one comforting truth: Jesus Christ loves you. You are invited to sit back, observe, and find a true "rest stop" for your soul.

• Five Forks Campus: 8:15 & 10:30 AM Worship | 9:30 AM Education Hour | Simpsonville, SC

• Easley Campus: 10:15 AM Worship | 9:00 AM Bible Study | Doodle Station, Easley, SC

• Abiding Peace Academy: Partnering with Upstate families for academic excellence and faith.

#RealPeaceRealLife #APLCPodcast #UpstateSC #SimpsonvilleSC #EasleySC #DoodleStation #GreenvilleChurches #WELS

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In a world that feels increasingly fragmented and exhausting, finding a community that feels like home can be tough. In this inaugural episode of the Abiding Peace Podcast, we take you behind the scenes of our unique dual-campus ministry in the Upstate of South Carolina. Join our pastors as they share their raw ministry experiences—from the established, bustling neighborhood of Five Forks in Simpsonville to our pioneering new storefront mission at Doodle Station in Easley. What happens when a traditional church setting and a modern storefront share the exact same heartbeat? The pastors dive into what makes these communities different, how they are fundamentally identical, and the unchanging, grace-centered truth of Scripture that makes Abiding Peace a unique "rest stop" for your soul. Pull up a chair and get to know the pastors who are ready to walk through life with you.

• Five Forks Campus: 8:15 & 10:30 AM Worship | 9:30 AM Education Hour | Simpsonville, SC

• Easley Campus: 10:15 AM Worship | 9:00 AM Bible Study | Doodle Station, Easley, SC