Senior Pastor

Pastor Chelsey L. Simms, II

Senior Pastor — Trinity AME Zion Church, Blacksburg, SC

Chelsey L. Simms, II is the pastor of Trinity A.M.E. Zion Church at 123 S. Academy Street, Blacksburg, SC. He is a proud graduate of Clinton College with a Bachelor's Degree in Religious Studies, and a graduate of ITT Technical Institute with a degree in Computer/Electronic Engineering.

He is the husband of Victoria D. Simms and the proud father of three children: Dontrel L. Simms, Chelsey L. Simms, III, and Cadence LeAnn Simms. He is also a proud member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated.

"Chelsey" in old English means seaport — and true to his name, Chelsey has been a source of refreshment for almost everyone he meets. He makes it his business to refill the "ships" of people who come into his life with the motivation, direction, and encouragement that moves them to the next "port" or place in God. His greatest desire is to see all people return to God and enjoy abundant life.

Chelsey carefully balances family and ministry with his many endeavors including music production, acting, writing music, writing books, guest radio personality, and singing. Ever busy, yet always ready to lend his unique brand of heavenly truth.