Churches in Conway

Active churches in Conway

2916 4th Avenue, Conway
1 sermon
5265 Juniper Bay Rd, Conway
1 sermon
2469 E Highway 501, Conway
1 sermon
6101 Privetts Road, Conway
3 sermons
1500 Hwy 501 Business, Conway
3 sermons
1001 Fifth Ave., Conway
1 sermon
800 Third Avenue, Conway
1 sermon
603 Elm St, Conway
3 sermons
1619 Park View Rd, Conway
1 sermon
763 SC-905, Conway
1 sermon
1701 Church Street, Conway
1 sermon
710 Main St., Conway
1 sermon
2300 Hwy 378, Conway
10 sermons

Types of churches in Conway

Modern Conway Churches

Many congregations in Conway feature contemporary worship bands, casual dress, and practical teaching geared to newcomers and young families. These churches often meet in newer facilities along the US-501, SC-90, and SC-544 corridors and serve fast-growing neighborhoods on the edges of town.

Churches in Conway for Students

With Coastal Carolina University and HGTC nearby, several congregations tailor late-morning or evening services, rides from campus apartments on University Boulevard and SC-544, and college small groups. They emphasize service projects along the Riverwalk and downtown, exam-week support, and spaces where students can connect across majors and schedules.

Historic and Liturgical

In and around downtown Conway’s historic district, you’ll find century-old sanctuaries shaded by live oaks, stained glass, and choirs that anchor traditional worship. These congregations follow the church calendar, value reverent liturgy, and draw multi-generational families rooted in the Waccamaw River community.

Rural Community Churches

Outside the city limits along US-701 and Highway 905, small churches serve farming and river communities like Bucksville and Bucksport with close-knit fellowship. Services often blend Southern gospel and classic hymns, and ministries focus on practical needs—from food pantries to flood relief when the Waccamaw rises.

Sermon clips from Conway churches

44s
“Prayer is how we communicate with God, and the answer to prayer is how God reveals himself to us and demonstrates his love for us. In Daniel chapter two, Daniel, his three friends, and a whole lot of wise men were in a whole lot of trouble. And Daniel did what we should all do. He gathered his faithful friends together for a prayer meeting, and he boldly and humbly prayed to the god of heaven. Do you think god answered the prayer?”
58s
“These people wanted provision and Jesus offered himself. They wanted comfort and he offered surrender, a life of sacrifice. They wanted a political king and that was a very real thing. They were living under Roman occupation. It was very very difficult. You think things are hard in our country. It was very difficult. The Romans loved to crucify people on their July 4, the Passover. Every year. Jesus was one of them, but every year that was a habit. But they wanna make sure that when you make the pilgrimage into Jerusalem, you see people hanging on crosses to be reminded that you Jewish people are under Roman occupation. This was a very difficult season for them. They wanted a a a political king and Jesus offered a crucified savior, a suffering servant. They wanted a messiah who would serve their agenda and Jesus invited them into his agenda.”
84s
“She had an urgent need, didn't she? That little girl. I need you to lean in close so that I know that you have my attention. You see, that's the real beautiful definition of the Hebrew word in this text incline. Come on now, Lord. I need you to lean I need you to bend down and get close enough to me that I know you're hearing me when I cry out to you in my moment of desperation.”
74s
“Listen. Don't panic. Fox News or CNN makes an announcement about this world, you ain't gotta panic. You say, well, the world's out of control. God's in complete control. Don't you panic one He's in control of the world and he's in control of your world. You say, well, what do I do, preacher? If I'm not going to pretend and I'm not gonna panic, what do I do? I'm thankful that you asked. Pour it out. Just like Habakkuk does here. Pour it out. Not on Facebook, but on the altar. Give it to someone who can actually do something about it. He can handle your frustration.”
54s
“So unless you're created again well, let let me let me fix it. Me go back. Unless you're born again. See, all of creation had to be reborn again Because of the fall. So, unless you accept Jesus Christ, unless you put your faith in Jesus Christ who takes away all of your sins, your past sins, your past sins, and present sins. He puts all that. There's a way with it. We're brand new. Brand new man. I I think I think who was that that poet? He said, think James Brown said, papa got a brand new bag. You you're brand new. The old is gone, and the new has come.”
54s
“``Have we begun measuring our relationship with God by our performance, by what's on the outside? The gospel reminds us our acceptance before God rests solely and securely in Christ and Christ alone. The cross already accomplished everything necessary for our salvation. The law reveals our need. Grace meets that need. Faith receives the gift because Christ finished the work. We walk each day now in gratitude rather than guilt. We serve out of love, not obligation. We live in a freedom that Jesus purchased on the cross because salvation has never been about works. It's always been, always been by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone.”
74s
“For others, it may mean volunteering, mentoring, teaching, praying or simply making space at the table for someone else who needs community. Because eventually, eventually every prophet will ask the same question. Will your life reflect what your lips profess? Will we simply affirm that children matter or will we help raise them in faith? Will we say that the church, the Christian community is important or will we become active participants of it? Will we show up and celebrate the church or will we participate in the church that Christ has entrusted to you and to me?”
91s
“The older brother represents the pharisees and the scribes who always obeyed the commandments, who always were careful to do the right things, but who refused to go in and celebrate because they were not sinners. But I don't want us to gloss over the statement of Jesus that we read earlier in Luke. I have not come to call the righteous to repentance. I've come to seek and to save the lost. But if you are righteous, you do not qualify for salvation. If you always did done the right thing in our in our ardent and keeping every commandment because that that promotes your self righteousness. I have not come for you. I've not come for you. You have disqualified yourself from salvation because you were never lost, completely undone.”
58s
“The fourth one is, he is the Messiah. Jesus is not just a good teacher or a miracle worker. He is the Messiah, the Christ. Those two words mean the same thing. Hebrew Messiah is Hebrew. Christ is Greek. So, it's not his last name. It's his title. It means anointed one. It means the the promised one. Jesus is Messiah. Regardless of who recognizes it or not, he is the Messiah. It's he's the way, the life, and the truth. Whether you bow to it or you don't, Jesus is the Messiah. He's the one that they've all in John seven, they've all been waiting for. He's the fulfillment of all Old Testament law and prophets. Everything in the Bible from Genesis to Revelation, every page points back to him. He's the Messiah.”
60s
“``Even when it seems all hope is lost, you must, like Abraham, believe and expect God to beat the odds on your behalf. You have no idea this morning what God is doing at this time. You have no idea. He's probably working something in your behalf right this very moment. You have no idea what is happening in the spiritual realm, what your natural eyes cannot see. You see, we expect to see everything. You can't see it all. You got two working eyes, but you can't see it all. But what god is preparing even now for his promise to come to you at the right time. He's working it out, and it'll get to you at the right time.”

Why Conway churches are unique

With Coastal Carolina University in town, churches in Conway often lean into student-focused rhythms: weeknight gatherings, mentoring, and service projects that welcome both students and long‑time locals. Many congregations balance tradition with a fresh, campus-adjacent style—think small groups near downtown and upbeat services—supported by college student ministries, young adults and professionals, and modern worship with contemporary band.
Set along the cypress-lined Waccamaw River, the city’s historic core shapes congregations that worship in preserved spaces and prize a strong sense of place. Conway churches tend to blend reverence and Southern musical heritage, highlighting historic sanctuary architecture, gospel choir and hymn tradition, and expository Bible teaching.
Living near the coast means resilience is part of everyday faith, so local churches are known for mobilizing quickly after storms—coordinating meals, muck-outs, and neighborly care. Family life and a steady flow of newcomers also shape ministries that pour into kids and help recent arrivals find community, with disaster relief and recovery teams, strong kids programs for young families, and ESL classes and multicultural outreach.