Friday, Aug. 29, 2003

Phyllis Foy seeks to take over husband's office

From staff reports

Phyllis Foy will seek the Baptist State Convention (BSC) office now held by her husband, Bob.

Phyllis Foy announced in a statement released by her church that she will run for BSC first vice president. Bob Foy, who has held the post since November 2001, is not eligible for re-election.

She will be running against Raymond Earp, a layman from Beaufort.

The Foys could not be reached for comment Aug. 29, the day the press release arrived at the Biblical Recorder office.

The Foys are members of Peninsula Baptist Church in Mooresville. They serve together in many places of Christian leadership, according to the statement.

"Mrs. Foy has been encouraged by people across the state because of her experience, her sacrificial service to the Lord and her active faith," the statement said. "She will serve North Carolina Baptists with integrity."

Foy has served in her church as the mission prayer chairman, GA leader, GA director, Baptist Women's president and WMU director. She has also served as the Baptist Women's director for South Yadkin Association.

Foy is currently serving as second vice president of N.C. WMU and as a national church renewal coordinator for the North American Mission Board (NAMB).

The Foys have served as missions coordinators for the Foreign Mission Board (now the International Mission Board) and NAMB when it was known as the Home Mission Board.

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