Dr. K.T. Lowery is a husband, father, pastor, speaker, mentor and friend who has touched the lives of thousands through his ministry and outreach efforts. The foundation of his ministerial mission is steeped in his sincere love for God and the people he come in contact with coupled with an unyielding desire to see all succeed in this thing we call life.
Lowery personifies twenty-one years of practical, full-time ministry experience alongside and impressive skill set that is underpinned by remarkable humility. He has been gifted with the unique ability to communicate a message that transcends cultural, socioeconomic and generational barriers.
Dr. Kedrick T. Lowery is married to Dr. Siti Lowery. Born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, he received his Bachelor of Arts degree from North Carolina State University where his involvements and awards included the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity, “Ebony Man of the Year and “Outstanding Undergraduate Male” distinctions. He later continued his studies at Oral Roberts University culminating with a Master of Arts degree in Christian Counseling. Dr. Lowery earned and obtained his Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary.
An intricate part of the growth and ministry of Grace Church of Durham and a true kingdom servant, Dr. Siti A. Lowery, is a gift to the Body of Christ who redefines and fulfills the role of a pastor’s wife. Dr. Lowery is married to and serves alongside Dr. Kedrick T. Lowery, Senior Pastor of Grace Church of Durham. Together, they are the proud parents of Layla Grayce.
Dr. Lowery completed her undergraduate studies at Spelman College where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. She continued her education at the University of Maryland’s Dental School, where she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree and Wake Forest University completing her General Practice Residency. Dr. Lowery has accomplished quite a few accolades in the field of dentistry including earning a fellowship in both the International Congress of Oral Implantology and the Academy of General Dentistry.
In 2011 she founded Lowery Smiles, a family and cosmetic dental practice located in Cary, NC. Dr. Lowery lives by the scripture, “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not to thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct your path.”
Pastor Cory Rawlinson, also known as Pastor C, is married to Elder Tarica Rawlinson and father of two, Cory and Christian. Pastor C serves as the Youth and Young Adult Pastor at Grace Church of Durham, where he faithfully serves under the leadership of his spiritual father, Dr. Kedrick T. Lowery. A mentor by call and profession, Mr. Rawlinson has over twenty-five years of experience working with youth. He has coordinated and led youth Bible studies at local community centers, hosted youth conferences, and coordinated college tours across North Carolina, Virginia, and Atlanta.
Pastor C is the current Program Manager for Durham County, overseeing the initiative started by former President Barack Obama, My Brother’s Keeper (MBK). Through Collective Impact, MBK Durham works to unleash the power of communities working together to solve problems for boys and young men of color, at the level to improve real-life outcomes.
Mr. Rawlinson completed his undergraduate studies at North Carolina Central University where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and in December 2013, Mr. Rawlinson received his Master’s degree in Public Administration at NCCU.
