The Very Rev. John B. Burwell
Church of the Redeemer, Orangeburg
1606 Russell St. PO Box 9 Orangeburg, SC, 29115
(803) 534-3794 Business
The Very Rev. John Burwell has continually served in our diocese since 1984, longer than any active clergy person. Has been rector of Orangeburg’s Church of the Redeemer for the past 11 years, rector of Holy Cross, Sullivan’s Island for 27 years prior, started Church of the Holy Spirit, Daniel Island in 2005 and served as rector until 2014. He revitalized Church of the Good Shepherd in Charleston (2005-2006) and revitalized All Saints, Florence (2010-2011). He has served in leadership on all church councils, He served as past President of Standing Committee, chair of Commission on Ministry from 1998 until 2013, chair of deputations to five national Conventions (1997-2009). Dean of Charleston Deanery from 1995 to 2013. He authored the diocesan leadership program under Bishop Salmon and taught leadership training weekends in five states. He taught Theology of Stewardship for dozens of parishes and missions in South Carolina and for churches in Florida, Pennsylvania and New York, usually increasing participating church NDBI by 15 to 20%. He also served on Bishop Edgar’s Search Committee.