The Very Rev. Chip Edgar isn\u2019t sure when he\u2019ll officially assume the role of bishop of the Anglican Diocese of South Carolina.<\/p>\n
As the newly elected bishop coadjutor, his task for the next few months is to serve alongside the diocese\u2019s current bishop, learning all of the ins and outs of what it takes to lead the growing religious group.<\/p>\n
But Edgar, who serves as the planting pastor at Cathedral Church of the Apostles in Columbia, does have some early thoughts about how his experience in establishing new congregations will shape how he leads a diocese during a time when nationwide trends have indicated decline in church membership and religious affiliation.<\/p>\n
\u201cI think church planting is at the heart of who we are as Christians,\u201d Edgar said. \u201cRegardless of what sociological statistics are suggesting, the church is obligated to be always out there trying to plant, trying to grow.\u201d<\/p>\n
Read it all<\/a>.<\/p>\n A Local Paper Profile on the New Bishop-elect of the #Anglican<\/a> Diocese of #SouthCarolina<\/a>, Chip Edgar https:\/\/t.co\/Z9dk0iLPmE<\/a> #parishministry<\/a> #religion<\/a> #lowcountrylife<\/a> #churchplanting<\/a> #acna<\/a><\/p>\n — Kendall Harmon (@KendallHarmon6) November 4, 2021<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n \n