Dr. Kedrick T. Lowery is a pastor, leadership and youth development trainer, counselor, and community advocate with more than 25 years of experience serving children, families, schools, and communities. He is the Founding and Senior Pastor of Grace Church of Durham, a ministry widely recognized for strengthening families, mentoring youth, and partnering with community institutions to promote healing, stability, and growth.
A native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, Dr. Lowery earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication from North Carolina State University, where he was recognized as Ebony Man of
the Year and Outstanding Undergraduate Male. He holds a Master of Arts in Christian Counseling from Oral Roberts University and a Doctor of Ministry with a scholarly focus in Social Justice and Political Activism from United Theological Seminary. He also completed Clinical Pastoral Education at UNC–Chapel Hill, with concentrated training in emotional care and trauma-informed support.
Dr. Lowery’s work extends beyond the pulpit into education and prevention. He served as the inaugural Program Director of Project BUILD in Durham, where he pioneered and managed a
city-recognized gang prevention and intervention initiative in partnership with schools, courts, law enforcement, families, and community organizations.
In addition to his mentoring and counseling work, Dr. Lowery is the author of three children’s books, each of which became an Amazon Best Seller, reflecting his commitment to reaching
children through age-appropriate, affirming, and educational storytelling.
He is married to Dr. Siti Lowery, and together they are the proud parents of two daughters. The Lowery family resides in Durham, North Carolina, where they continue to serve with the guiding
belief that strong children build strong schools, and strong schools build strong communities.
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.
