Lydia Baptist Church was organized as a Southern Baptist church on November 7, 1948, in Summerville, SC.  Average worship attendance has been twenty-five since the Covid pandemic.  This contrasts with the previous decade when worship attendance was just under 70.  There has been one recorded baptism in the last three years.  In the last six years, total baptisms were four.  Pastor Bobby Bailey serves as the interim Pastor at Lydia Baptist Church.

In October 2023 Lydia Baptist Church entered a Fostering Partnership with Old Fort Baptist Church.  In a fostering relationship, Old Fort will come alongside Lydia and help create and implement a plan to become a revitalized church that is thriving for the sake of the Gospel in its community.  Old Fort provides prayer support, leadership support, and people resources to assist Lydia for a period of one year. Old Fort will provide leadership to Lydia by helping to assess her current reality and to help in making necessary changes to reach their community with the Gospel. As the two churches partner together, it is the hope of Old Fort Baptist that in the years to come Lydia Baptist will be a gospel-centered, mission-focused, disciple-making church.

How Can You Help?

• Individuals and families willing to worship and serve at Lydia for a season.
• Bible teachers, music leaders and participants.
• Small group training for Discipleship leaders and participants.
• Prayer support.
• Individual community event participants.
• Individuals to assist with facilities improvement and enhancement.
• If you would like to participate, contact Bobby Bailey at