The Rev. John Davis
St. Helena's Anglican Church
The Rev. John Davis was ordained to the vocational diaconate on February 22, 2026 by Bishop Chip Edgar at St. Paul's Anglican Church in Summerville, SC. He was originally from Burlington, North Carolina, moved to South Carolina in 1978. Raised in the Presbyterian tradition, he has been an active member of St. Helena’s Anglican Church in Beaufort since 2013. He has served as a youth leader, Sunday School teacher, Senior Warden, usher, lay eucharistic minister, WASH (Wednesdays at St. Helena’s) volunteer, and served on numerous committees. John has participated in mission trips to Thailand and Kenya and has assisted and led Holy Communion services at local nursing homes for the past three years. With over 25 years of experience working with high school youth, he has also spent 45 years in the golf industry, including roles in course construction, real estate and building construction, course management, and currently serves as Sales Manager. He attended Anderson College and Horry-Georgetown Technical College, focusing on Golf Course Operations. John Davis and his wife, Melissa, have been married for 39 years. They have three daughters and five grandchildren. 2/24/26