Skip to contentFacebookInstagramCalendar/ScheduleContact UsGiveFind UsWorship      HomeAbout UsAbout UsAbout Cooperative BaptistsOur Vision and MissionOur PartnersConnectFind UsCalendar & SchedulesContact UsNewslettersStaffDiscipleshipDiscipleship OverviewChildren’s MinistryMissionsPreschoolWorshipOverviewMusicOverviewMusic ScholarsMusical Arts SeriesWorship GuidesGiveHomeAbout UsAbout UsAbout Cooperative BaptistsOur Vision and MissionOur PartnersConnectFind UsCalendar & SchedulesContact UsNewslettersStaffDiscipleshipDiscipleship OverviewChildren’s MinistryMissionsPreschoolWorshipOverviewMusicOverviewMusic ScholarsMusical Arts SeriesWorship GuidesGive       Kathwood is a progressive presence in Baptist life in the Columbia, SC area.                 Sanchita Kisku - Ordination to Ministry             Disaster Aid for Community Families              Women's Retreat      Youth Mission Trip       Montreat Music & Worship Conference            HomeBurt Pardue2017-09-07T09:41:39-04:00Founding members of Kathwood made the decision to organize a new church to break out of the mold and practice of most Baptist churches of yesteryear. The purpose of our group was to be more open, progressive, and receptive to change, to be more innovative, and to be different – to make a difference.Worship Each Sunday morning, we gather at 11:00 am in the Sanctuary for the worship of God. Worship services are dialogues between the congregation and God. In scripture, sermon and silence we listen for the word of God; in prayers – spoken and sung – we respond.Learn MoreGrowAt Kathwood, we try to be students of God’s grace and love through everything we do.Learn MoreServeWe strive to follow Christ’s example in meeting the needs of others as a part of the process of outreach and discipling.Learn MoreFeatured ArticlesBurt Pardue2017-09-07T10:01:15-04:00Tear Down the WallsBurt Pardue2017-09-07T10:01:15-04:00September 7th, 2017|0 CommentsFor Kathwood’s 50th Anniversary Celebration, October 2014, long-time member R. D. Roberts penned a text to be used for a commissioned work by Larry Schultz.R. D. was inspired to capture the essence of the hopes and dreams and goals of the Kathwood family. This text was timely in 2014 and is even more so today.  ~ Rev. Burt Pardue, Minister of MusicTear Down the Walls text: R. D. Roberts, music: Larry SchultzInside these walls of brick and stone the church has come today; and here, within our sacred space, we worship God and pray. But there are walls we cannot see that keep all others out; and so, with voices joined as one, we’ll boldly preach and shout: “Tear down the walls of hatred, pride and race! Rebuild the walls that shelter love, acceptance, truth and grace.” Tear down the walls that separate us, Lord, and make us one – your holy name adored. Outside these walls of brick and stone are neighbors passing by. We see their need and feel their pain; we hear their plaintive cry. While reaching out in loving care and wi