Thank you for taking the time to visit the web site of the North Spartan Baptist Association. We are located in the Upstate of South Carolina with our Missions Office located in Boiling Springs. Our association of churches consists of 35 churches with the majority of them being located North of I-85. Our association began in 1911 as the North Spartanburg Baptist Association. Click on the CHURCHES link to the left for a listing of our churches.

On Monday, June 30, Ken Kirkley (DOM North Spartan), David Kite (Pastor of Cooley Springs), John Green (Cooley Springs), and Doug Cartee (Cooley Springs) traveled 16 hours to Cedar Rapids, IA. The task for them was to assess the water damage caused to houses in the flood caused by the Cedar River.

The team spent the next 3 days riding the streets of the affected area and determining the work to be done by Mud Out Teams that will be working in the area. Much time was spent talking to the residents of the area. We were able to hear their stories of quick retreats. Many had only 45 minutes to escape the rising waters. Many left with nothing but the clothes on their backs. We were also able to pray with a great number of the people and place tracts in their hands.

In spite of the misery the flood has caused, we found very strong and resilent people with great determination and pride. Instead of waiting for someone to "rescue" them, they were hard at work gutting their houses in hopes of rebuilding.

God blessed us with a safe trip back home on Friday, July 4. After another 16 hour ride we arrived back at home at 2:00am. We were truly blessed to have this opportunity to minister in the name of Jesus.

CLICK ON THE BELOW LINK FOR A SLIDESHOW OF PICTURES