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CSU represents at SBC Orlando 2026
Representatives from Charleston Southern University will be on site at the annual Southern Baptist Convention in Orlando, Florida from Sunday, June 7 through Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Attendees may stop by the exhibit booth #1457 each day to network, fellowship, and learn about the many opportunities available for continuing education and ministry – including a few exciting scholarship opportunities. Booth visitors will also have a chance to win a Charleston Getaway and many more prizes!
The CSU Singers will perform each day with worship sets led by several student groups. Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy the musical talents of future music and worship leaders in the local church.
CSU @ the SBC Schedule
Sunday, June 7
3-7 p.m. | Exhibit
Monday, June 8
8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Exhibit
9-11 p.m. | SCBC Gathering
Tuesday, June 9
8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Exhibit
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Minister’s Wives Luncheon
6-8 p.m. | Alumni & Friends Dinner
Wednesday, June 10
8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Exhibit
CSU Singers Schedule
Sunday, June 7
2-2:50 p.m. | Worship 1 (Holy City)
3-3:50 p.m. | Worship 2 (Acoustic Set)
4-4:50 p.m. | Instrumental
5-5:50 p.m. | All Singers
Monday, June 8
11-11:50 a.m. | Worship 1 (Holy City)
1-1:50 p.m. | Concert Singers
2-2:50 p.m. | Worship (Acoustic Set)
4-4:50 p.m. | The Marquesmen
5-5:50 p.m. | Concert: Michael Logsdon
Tuesday, June 9
12-12:50 p.m. | All Singers
1-1:50 p.m. | Worship 1 (Holy City)
2-2:50 p.m. | Worship 2 (Acoustic Set)
4-4:50 p.m. | Concert Singers
5-5:50 p.m. | CSU Singing Songwriter
Wednesday, June 10
11-11:50 a.m. | The Marquesmen
12-12:50 p.m. | Instrumental
1-1:50 p.m. | Worship 2 (Acoustic Set)
SC Ministry Buc Award
Charleston Southern University has launched a new scholarship program for families who faithfully serve in pastoral ministry. The South Carolina Ministry Buc Award is a full-tuition scholarship available to eligible dependents of South Carolina Baptist Convention pastors as well as missionaries serving with the International Mission Board (IMB) or North American Mission Board (NAMB) commissioned through the SC Baptist Convention. Learn more here.
Ministers Dependent Scholarship
Dependents of pastors in ordained by a church affiliated with the Southern Baptist Convention and missionaries with IMB and NAMB are eligible to receive $1,000 per year. A letter on church letter stating parent is an ordained pastor is required. A letter from IMB or NAMB indicating full-time status as a missionary is required. For consideration, please contact admissions at 843-863-7050 or admissions@csuniv.edu. Learn more.
Call to Ministry Scholarship Award
This annual award of $17,000 is offered to select incoming students who major in a Christian ministry degree at Charleston Southern University. It is renewable, for a total of nearly $70,000 in financial aid. To be eligible, applicants must declare a traditional major from the College of Christian Studies, and recipients must commit to remaining at CSU through graduation. To complete an admissions file, click here and make sure to apply!
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Jenna Johnson
Jenna Johnson serves as executive director of marketing and communication and chief communication officer at Charleston Southern University, where she has led strategic marketing initiatives since 2017. A graduate of Clemson University and CSU, her career spans media relations, brand management, and nonprofit leadership, earning recognition as one of Charleston’s Forty Under 40 and Best & Brightest 35 and Under. Passionate about communication and community, she is also deeply involved in her church, youth sports, and local charitable causes.
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