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Rainbow Presbyterian Church Leadership

Rainbow Presbyterian Church is blessed to have a leadership team who are truly dedicated to Christ and accomplishing His will.  Please scroll below to get to know the staff team of our church.

Tori Winter

Director of Children's Ministry

I am so overjoyed to be here at Rainbow Presbyterian Church, as your Children’s Director, and to dive in and get to live in a community with all of you! I moved here to Gadsden from Nashville to be close to family and to enable me to become active in the lives of my nephews and nieces, never imagining it would be quite this literal.

One verse I have always loved and lived by is Esther 4:14 “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” I love this calling that God is inviting us into his work. He can do it without us, but he chooses to use us.  When considering a move, whether it be to Nashville, Peru, or Gadsden, I ask myself, “is it possible that I have come to the kingdom for such a time as this”?

God has given me such a strong base for a family. They have raised me in a home where all our family goals are centered and anchored in glorifying God in all we do. It has created such a deep bond for us. Sometimes moving has taken me far away from them, but they have always been supportive when my goal is to glorify God. I love my family and I am so excited to get the opportunity to walk alongside and encourage all the families here. 


I spent some time living in Peru launching a ministry there that is now run entirely by Peruvians. I love that missions allow us to learn from different cultures. Two of the things I learned from the Peruvians were how to love with Christ’s love, and how to pray without ceasing, as well as the importance of prayer in all things. Missions whether in our community, in our country, or in the world bring us to a place of joy. 


Lastly, I love coffee. I am always up for a cup of coffee - not the fancy kind (sure I can sometimes drink that as well), but just plain black coffee. Whether it's bringing someone coffee, having conversations while drinking coffee, or sitting alone outside with a book and some coffee, I love it. I believe coffee is quite certainly an unspoken love language, and it is definitely mine!
Again, I am so happy to be here with you at Rainbow Presbyterian Church and look forward to meeting each of you and working with many of you and especially your children!
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I am so overjoyed to be here at Rainbow Presbyterian Church, as your Children’s Director, and to dive in and get to live in a community with all of you! I moved here to Gadsden from Nashville to be close to family and to enable me to become active in the lives of my nephews and nieces, never imagining it would be quite this literal.

One verse I have always loved and lived by is Esther 4:14 “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?” I love this calling that God is inviting us into his work. He can do it without us, but he chooses to use us.  When considering a move, whether it be to Nashville, Peru, or Gadsden, I ask myself, “is it possible that I have come to the kingdom for such a time as this”?

God has given me such a strong base for a family. They have raised me in a home where all our family goals are centered and anchored in glorifying God in all we do. It has created such a deep bond for us. Sometimes moving has taken me far away from them, but they have always been supportive when my goal is to glorify God. I love my family and I am so excited to get the opportunity to walk alongside and encourage all the families here. 


I spent some time living in Peru launching a ministry there that is now run entirely by Peruvians. I love that missions allow us to learn from different cultures. Two of the things I learned from the Peruvians were how to love with Christ’s love, and how to pray without ceasing, as well as the importance of prayer in all things. Missions whether in our community, in our country, or in the world bring us to a place of joy. 


Lastly, I love coffee. I am always up for a cup of coffee - not the fancy kind (sure I can sometimes drink that as well), but just plain black coffee. Whether it's bringing someone coffee, having conversations while drinking coffee, or sitting alone outside with a book and some coffee, I love it. I believe coffee is quite certainly an unspoken love language, and it is definitely mine!
Again, I am so happy to be here with you at Rainbow Presbyterian Church and look forward to meeting each of you and working with many of you and especially your children!
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Richard Cain

Senior Pastor

Dick has served in many varied roles and places in ministry.  Since 1986, Dick and his wife Scottie have lived in eleven different cities. He has served as a youth pastor, missionary, staff pastor, church planter, and senior pastor. This is his second time to live in “Sweet Home Alabama” since he previously served as the Senior Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa, AL for ten years.

Dick did his undergraduate work at UNC-Chapel Hill. He has a Masters of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. His dissertation covered a topic very close to his heart: “Recovering One of the Lost Tools of Christian Spirituality:  Praying the Psalms.” 

He and Scottie have four children: Elizabeth, Katherine, Rachel, and Austin. He has two sons-in-law, Josh and Taylor; one daughter-in-law, Franni, and  four grandsons: Bridger, Campbell, Sibbes and Fisher.

Some of Dick’s hobbies include speaking Spanish, playing the guitar, listening to music, reading biographies and watching SEC football and UNC basketball.  He enjoys taking his family and friends waterskiing.

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Dick has served in many varied roles and places in ministry.  Since 1986, Dick and his wife Scottie have lived in eleven different cities. He has served as a youth pastor, missionary, staff pastor, church planter, and senior pastor. This is his second time to live in “Sweet Home Alabama” since he previously served as the Senior Pastor of Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tuscaloosa, AL for ten years.

Dick did his undergraduate work at UNC-Chapel Hill. He has a Masters of Theology degree from Dallas Theological Seminary and a Doctor of Ministry degree from Reformed Theological Seminary. His dissertation covered a topic very close to his heart: “Recovering One of the Lost Tools of Christian Spirituality:  Praying the Psalms.” 

He and Scottie have four children: Elizabeth, Katherine, Rachel, and Austin. He has two sons-in-law, Josh and Taylor; one daughter-in-law, Franni, and  four grandsons: Bridger, Campbell, Sibbes and Fisher.

Some of Dick’s hobbies include speaking Spanish, playing the guitar, listening to music, reading biographies and watching SEC football and UNC basketball.  He enjoys taking his family and friends waterskiing.

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Wade Hooper

Director of Ministries

Wade is thankful that his parents were involved in church as he grew up. He placed his faith in Christ at an early age. He was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana and grew up in the outskirts of New Orleans.  He attended Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, Alabama and in 1988 graduated with a degree in Pastoral Theology. Over the past forty years he has served the church as a teacher, youth pastor, senior pastor, elder and missions leader.  He has had the privilege of ministering in Belize, Australia, Venezuela, and for the past ten years he has ministered in Tanzania, Africa. Wade joined Rainbow Presbyterian Church in 2006 and became a full-time staff member in 2016.

Wade has been married to Kimbra for twenty-five years.  They have four children: Jennifer, Andrew, Josiah and Julia.  Three of their four children are married and they have six grandchildren.  One of their greatest joys is spending time with the family. Wade has had the joy of serving in Tanzania with Kimbra and two of his children for ten years.

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Wade is thankful that his parents were involved in church as he grew up. He placed his faith in Christ at an early age. He was born in Thibodaux, Louisiana and grew up in the outskirts of New Orleans.  He attended Southeastern Bible College in Birmingham, Alabama and in 1988 graduated with a degree in Pastoral Theology. Over the past forty years he has served the church as a teacher, youth pastor, senior pastor, elder and missions leader.  He has had the privilege of ministering in Belize, Australia, Venezuela, and for the past ten years he has ministered in Tanzania, Africa. Wade joined Rainbow Presbyterian Church in 2006 and became a full-time staff member in 2016.

Wade has been married to Kimbra for twenty-five years.  They have four children: Jennifer, Andrew, Josiah and Julia.  Three of their four children are married and they have six grandchildren.  One of their greatest joys is spending time with the family. Wade has had the joy of serving in Tanzania with Kimbra and two of his children for ten years.

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Adam Swann

Pastor of Youth and Families

Adam grew up in Gadsden and his love for Etowah County runs deep. He believes that the grass is greener where you water it so he came to Rainbow believing it to be God’s place for him to water this community he cares for so much.

Adam came to faith as a teenager and immediately knew God was calling him to devote his life to serving the church. He believes the greatest sound in the world is God’s people singing his praises together and he has a deep desire to help people understand the Scriptures and how to live their lives in response to God’s mercy and grace.

He and his wife Laura were married at Rainbow Presbyterian Church in 2005 and they have two beautiful children through the blessing of adoption. A son named Raylan Jude and a daughter named Ava Grace. They reside in Rainbow City and love their neighborhood and neighbors.

People are the most important thing in life to Adam so he enjoys spending his time with family and friends and having people to their home. He loves listening to music and playing music, running, and is a passionate Atlanta Braves fan.

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Adam grew up in Gadsden and his love for Etowah County runs deep. He believes that the grass is greener where you water it so he came to Rainbow believing it to be God’s place for him to water this community he cares for so much.

Adam came to faith as a teenager and immediately knew God was calling him to devote his life to serving the church. He believes the greatest sound in the world is God’s people singing his praises together and he has a deep desire to help people understand the Scriptures and how to live their lives in response to God’s mercy and grace.

He and his wife Laura were married at Rainbow Presbyterian Church in 2005 and they have two beautiful children through the blessing of adoption. A son named Raylan Jude and a daughter named Ava Grace. They reside in Rainbow City and love their neighborhood and neighbors.

People are the most important thing in life to Adam so he enjoys spending his time with family and friends and having people to their home. He loves listening to music and playing music, running, and is a passionate Atlanta Braves fan.

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Reed Chambers

International Students and Youth

Reed is a Gadsden native, born and raised in the Noccalula area. He received his Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education at Jacksonville State University. He was a elementary school teacher for several years, before realizing a call.

Reed leads our outreach ministry to the international and other college students at Gadsden State Community College. In addition, he works part time with our youth and manages our A/V ministry. 

He married his beautiful wife, Jill, in 2011, and together they have three wonderful children: Hattie, Solomon, and Beatrix.  In his spare time, he loves to work on cars, computers, houses and really anything he can do with his hands. He also enjoys writing and filming movies.

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Reed is a Gadsden native, born and raised in the Noccalula area. He received his Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education at Jacksonville State University. He was a elementary school teacher for several years, before realizing a call.

Reed leads our outreach ministry to the international and other college students at Gadsden State Community College. In addition, he works part time with our youth and manages our A/V ministry. 

He married his beautiful wife, Jill, in 2011, and together they have three wonderful children: Hattie, Solomon, and Beatrix.  In his spare time, he loves to work on cars, computers, houses and really anything he can do with his hands. He also enjoys writing and filming movies.

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Paul Edmondson

Choir Director

Paul Edmondson serves Rainbow Presbyterian Church as Choir Director.   Prior to RPC, Paul served at South Highland Baptist, Fairview Baptist and First Baptist Church of Hokes Bluff.  

His education includes a BS in Music Education (Instrumental), an MS in Music Education (Vocal/Choral) and Educational Administration Certification all from Jacksonville State University.

He and his wife Debbie have one son, Scot, who presently lives in Maricopa, Arizona.  “Rainbow has been and continues to be a tremendous blessing to our family.  Even from our very first Sunday at Rainbow, God’s love has always been evident.”

It is an honor to lead God’s people in worship through the medium of music. God has used music in corporate worship time and again to bring his children closer to His throne.  It is the prayer of our entire Music Worship Team that “when in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried, Hallelujah!”

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Paul Edmondson serves Rainbow Presbyterian Church as Choir Director.   Prior to RPC, Paul served at South Highland Baptist, Fairview Baptist and First Baptist Church of Hokes Bluff.  

His education includes a BS in Music Education (Instrumental), an MS in Music Education (Vocal/Choral) and Educational Administration Certification all from Jacksonville State University.

He and his wife Debbie have one son, Scot, who presently lives in Maricopa, Arizona.  “Rainbow has been and continues to be a tremendous blessing to our family.  Even from our very first Sunday at Rainbow, God’s love has always been evident.”

It is an honor to lead God’s people in worship through the medium of music. God has used music in corporate worship time and again to bring his children closer to His throne.  It is the prayer of our entire Music Worship Team that “when in our music God is glorified, and adoration leaves no room for pride, it is as though the whole creation cried, Hallelujah!”

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Carmela Garcia

Director of Congregational Care

A Georgia native, Carmela grew up in a town named Tunnel Hill. So when she says she’s from Dalton, Georgia, it’s because only Civil War connoisseurs recognize her hometown’s name. In 1997, after teaching elementary school for a few years, she moved to Gadsden, to work for Young Life ministries. Through YL, Carmela met her husband, Luis, and they married in 1999. Since 2004, Carmela has served as Children’s Director at RPC. In 2021, she transitioned into the role of Director of Congregational Care.

Carmela earned a Bachelors in Elementary Education from The University of West Georgia, and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Birmingham Theological Seminary. She hopes to use this degree to further her ministry at RPC. In her spare time, she likes to read, spend time with her family, volunteer with the GCHS Titan Band and nap. And in case anyone asks, she loves chocolate (w/o nuts), potato chips are her favorite vegetable. She wants to like drinking water, but she still holds a "healthy" love for coke with real sugar!

Carmela and Luis have two children: Bailey, who is studying nursing at UAB and Cade, currently a student at Gadsden City High School. 

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A Georgia native, Carmela grew up in a town named Tunnel Hill. So when she says she’s from Dalton, Georgia, it’s because only Civil War connoisseurs recognize her hometown’s name. In 1997, after teaching elementary school for a few years, she moved to Gadsden, to work for Young Life ministries. Through YL, Carmela met her husband, Luis, and they married in 1999. Since 2004, Carmela has served as Children’s Director at RPC. In 2021, she transitioned into the role of Director of Congregational Care.

Carmela earned a Bachelors in Elementary Education from The University of West Georgia, and is currently pursuing a Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling from Birmingham Theological Seminary. She hopes to use this degree to further her ministry at RPC. In her spare time, she likes to read, spend time with her family, volunteer with the GCHS Titan Band and nap. And in case anyone asks, she loves chocolate (w/o nuts), potato chips are her favorite vegetable. She wants to like drinking water, but she still holds a "healthy" love for coke with real sugar!

Carmela and Luis have two children: Bailey, who is studying nursing at UAB and Cade, currently a student at Gadsden City High School. 

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