The Baptist Foundation of South Carolina Board of Trustees has elected Barry B. Edwards as its seventh President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Edwards, who succeeds Weldon Fallaw, began his service on Monday, February 22.

Mr. Edwards comes to the Foundation with lifetime Baptist connections. As a young Royal Ambassador, he achieved the rank of Ambassador Plenipotentiary and was a state RA officer. He graduated from Howard College (now Samford University) in Birmingham, AL and married his Baptist college sweetheart, Alice. He worked for two Baptist institutions, Samford, his alma mater, as Director of Recruiting and East Tennessee Baptist Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, as Director of Human Resources.

"I believe President Barry Edwards has been groomed by God for 'such a time as this' in our Foundation's history. He brings a unique combination of experience, achievements, skills, and commitments that qualify him to lead our Foundation," said Fred Payne, Chairman of the Foundation Board.

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Welcome! The Baptist Foundation of South Carolina has been offering South Carolina Baptists an opportunity to support ministry needs to advance the Kingdom of Christ for almost 60 years. Through estate planning and planned giving services for individuals and investment and endowment management services for churches and other ministries, the Foundation is poised to support ministry needs both today and in future generations. Our vision is to see ALL experience Christian generosity! Read More

The Baptist Foundation of South Carolina's statements of vision, mission, values, and beliefs embody the focus of the Foundation's ministry to support Kingdom Growth in South Carolina, our nation, and our world. Read More
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