If anyone who knows what it takes to start a new church, it’s the new bishop of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina.
Before being consecrated March 12 as the diocese’s top clergyman, the Right Rev. Chip Edgar helped grow a number of churches between Illinois and Florida by several hundred parishioners. His latest charge involved starting a new congregation of 25 parishioners that grew to 400 regular worshippers in Columbia. This all during an era where Christianity and mainline denominations have suffered decline and continue to navigate a pandemic that has forced them to find different ways to worship.
Despite the challenges facing mainline Christianity, Edgar believes in the diocese’s potential for growth. He agreed it will likely come about by starting new congregations.
Despite the challenges facing mainline Christianity, the Right Rev. Chip Edgar believes in the diocese’s potential for growth.
He agreed it will likely come about by starting new congregations.https://t.co/mLryCaSgcE
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