Celebrating
2024

church growth

  • Beach Church has seen an average of 1,619 in worship attendance, a 67% growth since 2022

  • Free Bibles:  We gave away over 900 Bibles during weekend worship services

  • Guests: Since January 2024, we have welcomed 988 first-time guests, 385 second-time guests, and 314 third-time guests. 1,686 guests have visited Beach Church!

  • Baptisms: We celebrated 180 baptisms (so far!) in 2024

  • Anthem Line Addition: Launched within the Worship Team, we enhanced the worship environment by adding up to seven vocalists on Sundays.

  • Recognition by Outreach Magazine: Ranked #58 on Outreach Magazine’s list of fastest-growing churches in 2024!

  • Growth in LifeGroups: Expanded from a pilot of 5 groups to 34 groups in 2024. Leadership grew from 5 to 34 LifeGroup leaders, connecting over 350 people in life groups.

  • Over 350 couples renewed their wedding vows at the conclusion of our When I Said I Do sermon series.

family ministry

  • Children's Ministry Growth: Attendance rose to 150 in 2024, a 28% increase from 2023 and a 50% increase from 2022.

  • Parent’s Night Out Success: We saw a 27% increase in attendance, helping build continuity between events and regular church services.

  • Adoption and Foster Care Ministry: Launched in July 2024 with 28 adults and 12 children. We matched three sets of families with support. Widows Ministry helped launch a “Foster Care Closet” to help meet the needs of foster children and foster families.

  • Student Ministry: Averaged 75 students in the latter half of 2024. The first-ever Student Bash led to 7 salvations, 18 rededications, and 26 students interested in baptism.

LOCAL & GLOBAL MISSIONS

  • Monthly Food Distribution: We provided food for 12,360 people, doubling the amount of people from 2023.

  • New Partnerships: Collaborated with Habitat for Humanity, Meals on Wheels, and Fresh Brewed Coffee House to continue to reach our community.

  • Chili Fest: Earned First Place and $2,500 for Grand Strand Miracle Leagues.

  • Western North Carolina Supply Drive: Delivered over 100 pallets of supplies through collaboration with local churches and the Myrtle Beach area. 3 teams provided disaster relief work, with scheduled trips for 2025.

  • Mexico Mission Trips: We provided wood-burning stoves to the Mayan people, hosted a Back Yard Bible club, and engaged the community by providing help with construction projects.

  • Operation Christmas Child: Provide 941 Christmas boxes in partnership with Samaritan’s Purse.

TEAM ADDITIONS

We have been able to add some spectacular people to the team at Beach Church.

  • Stacie Mayes - Children’s Ministry Director

  • Josh Ritchey - Student Ministries Pastor

  • Steve Wolverton - Productions Director

  • Jeremy Hamlin - Full-Time Facilities Director

  • Mark Perry - Audio Engineer.

facilities

  • Crew Growth: Tuesday Crew expanded from 6 to 17 members in 2024.

  • Facility Projects Completed: Office painting and flooring, resurfacing one-third of the parking lot, curb and landscaping upgrades at Adventure Beach, new appliances in the Adventure Beach kitchen, improved storage, and HVAC replacements.

first impressions

  • Team Growth: 54 new leaders were added to the First Impressions Team.

  • Retooled to align our Mission and Guiding Values, guests frequently comment on how Beach Church feels like home. Bi-monthly training now includes breakfast.

  • Safety Team Expansion: Enhanced safety by implementing campus-wide perimeter checks and initiated backpack policies to help ensure a safe environment. Conducted multiple trainings, including active shooter prevention and de-escalation techniques.

celebrate recovery

  • 23rd Anniversary Celebration: Marked 23 years of Celebrate Recovery on March 8th, 2024.

  • Consistent Attendance: Maintained an average attendance of 140 people throughout 2024.

  • Newcomer Engagement: Welcomed 254 Newcomers in 2024, with 57 completing the 6-Week Challenge.

  • Leader Development from 12-Step Groups: Raised 6 new leaders from Celebrate Recovery's completed 12-Step Groups, strengthening CR’s leadership team.

  • Leadership Conferences: Leaders attended the CR Summit online and a CR One-Day Conference in Charlotte to invest in ministry leader growth.

  • Teaching and Testimonies at Celebrate Recovery: Included 4 first-time testimonies from individuals who completed the 12-Step program.

ONLINE PRESENCE AND ENGAGEMENt

  • YouTube Growth: Grew by 997 new subscribers (a 368% increase), with 131k total views, largely driven by “shorts” from the weekend sermons.

  • Facebook Growth: 11.4% increase in followers and a 48.8% rise in page visits.

  • Instagram Engagement: Saw a 100% increase in content interactions, with consistent interest in sermon clips.