The Preacher
More than a pastor.
A port for the journey.
Pastor Chelsey Simms, II is a preacher, teacher, author, musician, and technology-minded servant leader who believes that faith should help people find their footing in the real world.
Whether he is standing in the pulpit at Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church in Blacksburg, South Carolina, teaching an elementary classroom, opening Scripture for a congregation, or helping a leader think through the next faithful step, the mission is the same: liberation, clarity, and care.
In a world that runs people dry, the work is to help people find a place to be refilled.
The work
- Pastor: Shepherd of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church in Blacksburg, South Carolina.
- Preacher and speaker: Bringing Scripture, testimony, humor, and clear application into rooms that need a word.
- Author: Creator of the “To Whom It May Concern” series and accessible teaching on biblical interpretation.
- Christian life coach: Offering faith-informed consultation for people seeking clarity, spiritual support, and responsible next steps.
- Musician: Psalmist, producer, and collaborator whose work joins the ministry of word and sound.
- Technology builder: Connecting the ancient Gospel to the questions and tools of the future.
Formation
Pastor Chelsey holds a Master of Divinity from Hood Theological Seminary and a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies from Clinton College, where he graduated valedictorian. His background in Electronic Engineering continues to shape the way he teaches, organizes, and builds.