Who We Are

Pastors Waymond and Camille Burton arrived in Greenville, South Carolina in 1998 eager to follow the Lord’s instruction to “take the water of life to Greenville.” With just the two of them and the blessing of the spiritual and natural parents, they were sent out to establish a ministry that would be faithful to that command. Several Bible studies were held at their apartment home in August and September of 1998, but only one person attended. The first service was held on Sunday, October 4, 1998, with 15 people in attendance, mostly family and friends there for support. God has been faithful as we have pursued His vision.

Highlights in History:

• December 1998: Our first two members joined the church
• October 1999: Membership grew to 29
• December 1999: Doubled space from 1200 square feet to 2400 square feet
• February 2000: Children’s Church was launched
• April 2001: Increased space to 6000 square feet and for the first time ever live music was played during praise and worship
• February 2002: The Wisdom Room opened with a wide selection of books to enrich Christian living
• November 2003: Ordained our first elders
• May 2004: Manna Food Pantry was opened and continues to serve families in the community
• March 2005: Added over 3000 more square feet of space dedicated to the youth and a food pantry
• January 2008: The Wisdom Room was relocated and the Welcome Center was established
• April 2008: The Ark of the Covenant was placed in the sanctuary on Easter symbolizing God’s presence
• September 2009: Pastor Burton traveled to Uganda, Africa as a part of a ministry team
• March 2011: Mission and vision revised to be communicated more easily and more accurately describe what we do

With our streamlined mission and vision in place, we are positioned to move into what God has for us next.