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Transforming lives through the power of Christ's love.

Oliver Gospel Mission has been serving the Midlands community since 1888, making it the oldest rescue mission in the Southeast and 6th oldest in the United States. Oliver Gospel seeks to provide a Gospel-fueled, compassionate, and welcoming environment designed to instill both hope and opportunity for the purpose of life transformation.

10/20/2026

Football season is officially underway! 🏈

Like many across the South, we love college football at Oliver Gospel! We asked some of our residents and staff at the Men’s Center which teams they’re cheering for, and let’s just say there are some strong loyalties around here!

Who are you rooting for? Drop your favorite college football team in the comments! 👇

10/15/2026

Once living in her car with her children, Selena’s story is a powerful reminder that your circumstances today don’t have to define your tomorrow.

As a single mother, Selena faced difficult challenges while working to build a better future for her family. Through Toby’s Place, she found support and the opportunity to begin again. Today, post-graduation from our program, Selena and her children have stable housing, a steady income, and are truly thriving.

Selena’s journey is an example of the life-changing transformation that can happen when individuals and families have the support and resources they need to move forward. This is the kind of hope Oliver Gospel strives to make possible every day.

Read Selena’s full story on our blog. Link in bio!

10/09/2026

24 hours. Countless conversations. Two benches. And a whole lot of coffee.

What an incredible opportunity and experience it has been to take part in Conversations on a Bench. From the Mayor of Columbia to former and current Oliver Gospel residents, staff, ministry partners and volunteers, and many more, our Executive Director spent the last 24 hours on a bench outside in our courtyard, having conversations surrounding homelessness, addiction, and mental health with them.

A special thank you to Rosewood Community Church for partnering with us. This would not have been possible without them!

Thank you so much to everyone who took a seat on the bench, prayed for this event, and tuned in to the livestream. We’re so grateful. 💙

10/09/2026

24 Hours on a Bench

10/09/2026

Conversations on a Bench

10/09/2026

Join Oliver Gospel for Conversations on a Bench 2026, a nationwide 24-hour livestream bringing together ministries across America for honest conversations about homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Hear real stories, discover how hope and transformation are changing lives in our community and beyond, and engage in meaningful discussions that challenge perceptions and inspire action. Listen, learn, ask questions, and be part of changing the narrative, one conversation at a time.

10/08/2026

10/06/2026

What happens when we slow down, pull up a seat, and really listen?

This week, on October 8–9, we’re gathering for Conversations on a Bench—24 hours of honest conversations, meaningful stories, and a reminder that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.

And you don’t have to be there in person to be part of it.

🎥 Tune into the livestream and join the conversation from wherever you are.

🔗 Watch on our page!

One of the most impactful ways you can support this event is by praying for it. We’re so grateful for your support, your prayers, and your willingness to pull up a seat with us—both virtually and in person.

09/30/2026

Looking for a career with purpose?

Join us for the Oliver Gospel Job Fair on October 6! Whether you’re looking for your next career opportunity or simply want to learn more about working at Oliver Gospel, we’d love to meet you.

📅 Oct. 6, 2026
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm
📍Oliver Gospel, 1116 Taylor St.

Come discover how you can make a difference and build a career with purpose.

09/26/2026

September is National Recovery Month. 💜

Recovery is possible, and no one should have to walk the journey alone. Every day at Oliver Gospel, especially this month, we’re celebrating the courage it takes to seek help and highlighting the resources available to those ready for a new beginning.

Watch as one of our Recovery Program staff members shares about addiction and the importance of recovery. We pray that every person struggling with addiction knows they are not defined by their addiction and that, through Christ, there is always hope for a new beginning.

If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, please reach out to us at [email protected] or (803) 254-6470.

Address

1100 Taylor Street
Columbia, SC
29201

Website

http://www.olivergospel.org/

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