Executive Director
Bishop Edward Hardee accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of 18 at Gloverville PH Church. After serving various positions in the local church of Langley PH Church, he accepted the call to ministry. He has a Bachelor of Science (Major in Bible and Pastoral Ministry) from Holmes Bible College and an Associate in Business Technology (Major in Management) from Aiken Technical College.
Eddie and Carol were married in 1987 and have been in full-time ministry since 1995. They have four married children: Kai (Grace), Rebekah (Brian), Leah (John), and Hannah (Isaiah). The Hardees have four grandchildren. Carol works alongside her husband serving as Women’s Ministries Liaison and Public Relations Director.
Prior to coming to serve as the State Director of the Home for Children in Mauldin on June 1, 2026, the Hardees most recently served the Langley Church of God in Graniteville as lead pastor for 9 plus years. Before that they served the Andrews congregation for 8 years, and had pastorates in Clinton, Clifton, and Allendale.
Having been privileged to teach and preach in several countries outside of the United States, Bishop Hardee has also served on several boards and committees here in South Carolina, including the HFC Board, State Youth Board and State Council. He served 23 years as chairman of the Boys Ministries in South Carolina.
The Hardees recognize the HFC as a mission for reaching children and families in South Carolina. They have a heart to change generations to come by showing love, care, and hope to children and families.
