Founding Pastor of Emmanuel Anglican Church and Canon of Administration for the Diocese of the Southeast of the Reformed Episcopal Church, Cameron Robinson has served as an Anglican priest for over a decade in rural, urban, small, and medium-sized church contexts. Passionate about building systems that help people thrive in ministry, Cameron also draws on his experience as a former middle school teacher, finding joy at the intersection of faith and education. He is husband to Joy and father to Koryn, Arie, and Zara. Cameron holds a B.A. from the University of South Carolina, an M.Div. from Wake Forest University, and an M.A.T. from Clemson University.

Chelsea Norris is a senior member of the Vestry and serves as the part-time church administrator at Emmanuel Anglican Church. A native of North Carolina, she is the daughter of two retired US Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonels and a proud graduate of the NC School of Science & Mathematics and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Chelsea is married to James Norris, and together they have two children: Jack and Palmer. Her varied career pursuits include real estate, design, and baking. Chelsea brings to the team a passion for improving systems, effective communication, and building community through hospitality.

Tracey Rahynes is a charter member of Emmanuel Anglican Church, where she leads the Prayer Team and sings on the Praise Team. She also serves as a Board Member of the Bishop’s Council. Tracey is married to her husband, Leron, and is the mother of two sons and a daughter. Together, they cultivate a faith-based home that supports their family’s God-driven purpose. Professionally, Tracey works as a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate within the juvenile justice system, serving at-risk youth. She is SC Project BEST rostered in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and holds a B.A. in Psychology and an M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University. Tracey is passionate about changing the trajectory of the youth she serves.

Vanessa Adams is a member of Emmanuel Anglican Church and serves on the Bishop’s Council. She has been part of the church community since 2021. Before attending Emmanuel, Vanessa dedicated 20 years to inner-city community outreach through programs like Operation Go at Redemption World Outreach Center and The Equipping Center, ministering the Gospel to over 500 children. Vanessa is married to Dexter Adams Sr. and is the mother of Dexter Adams Jr. (DeeJay), Dana Adams, Faith Simpson (adopted cousin), and Jason Adams. She enjoys traveling, cruising, and spending time with her family.

Benjamin Werner is a member of the Vestry at Emmanuel Anglican Church and a business leader in the Spartanburg community. He holds a B.S. in Molecular and Cellular Biology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison but considers his true work to be people. Ben enjoys helping others grow and develop while uniting them around a common purpose. After spending most of their marriage in northern U.S. states, Ben and his wife Crisanne felt God’s call to relocate their family to Spartanburg in April 2024. Since then, they have been actively involved at Emmanuel, embracing living, learning, and lamenting in a more diverse environment. Ben and his family look forward to many years of serving with their Emmanuel family.