Pastor Tony Edwards

Tony L. Edwards was raised in a pastor's home in Ruby, SC.   His Dad, Colie L. Edwards was a Church of God (Holiness) preacher for over 61 years.   Tony has been married to Carolyn (Gibson) from Chesterfield, SC for 32 years.  They have two grown children, Earleen (29) and Jonathan (26).  They also have two grand-children, Chloe (8) and Noah (10 mo.).   Pastor Edwards graduated from Berkeley High School in Moncks Corner, SC.  He holds a diploma in Christian Education from the South Carolina Church of God Bible and Music Institute.  He served on the State Music Committee for two years and led the Camp Meeting Choir.  He also served on the State Youth and Christian Education Board for four two-year terms. During this time, he coordinated the Pee Dee Youth Camps for two years.   He has pastored Bountyland in Seneca, (twice)  Beaufort, Lake City, Pelzer, and now Gap Hill Churches of God.  Tony's ministry make up is that of Pastor, Preacher, Teacher, Singer, and Musician.  He plays the Pedal Steel Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, and some on the Banjo, Keyboard, and Drums.  He has recorded 5  solo CD's and 2 group record projects.  A couple of his motto's are:  "I am Nobody, telling Everybody, about Somebody, who will save Anybody."  And:  "If I stepped on your toes, my sight was off...I meant to hit you in the heart!"   His favorite verse of scripture is Galatians 2:20.