Brown Chapel AME Church - Conway - (Bucksville)Rev. Dr. Cathy Jacobs, Pastor

Brown Chapel AME Church is a historic, community-centered church located at 358 Browns Chapel Ave, Conway, SC 29527 in the historic unincorporated community of Bucksville. The church is led by its pastor, Rev. Dr. Cathy Jacobs.

Church Overview & History

• Deep History: Founded in 1868, the church has served as a cornerstone of spiritual and community life in Horry County for generations.

• Denomination: African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church, operating within the Marion District.

• Community Focus: The church hosts a vibrant community of local members and frequently coordinates community outreach, such as the Women's Missionary Society (WMS) Annual Low Country Food Giveaway. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Pastoral Leadership

• Current Pastor: Rev. Dr. Cathy Jacobs stepped into leadership here, holding her first official Sunday morning worship service with the congregation in November 2025. [1]

• Active Ministry: Under her leadership, the church maintains an active presence both in-person and digitally, broadcasting Sunday service live streams and holiday messages to connect with distant members. [1, 2]

Service & Contact Details

• Phone Number: +1 843-397-1252

• Email Address: bcame@sccoast.net

• Digital Services: Livestreams, program updates, and church family highlights are routinely shared on the official Brown Chapel AME Conway Facebook Page