Anthony S. “Tony” Rowell was born in Circleville, Ohio to Bill and Bobbe Rowell.  His family moved up and down the east coast from upstate New York to Florida, with him spending many happy summers with his grandparents in Panama City.  His family settled in South Carolina during his teen years, which was also when he truly came to know Christ.  Through music ministry and mission work, Tony realized his call into full time ministry in 1993.  He has served as both Vice Chair and Chair of the United Methodist Volunteers in Mission in South Carolina and has pastored seven churches. Tony currently serves as the Presiding Elder for the Midlands of South Carolina for the Global Methodist Church. 

Tony is a photographer, song writer/guitarist, published author and cabinet maker. Tony is married to his high school sweetheart, Mary, and they have three grown children and seven grandkids, all of whom are very talented and highly intelligent.