MEET OUR STAFF
Scott Wachter – Lead Minister, was born in 1963 and grew up in the South. The son of a civil engineer and a homemaker, he moved frequently during his childhood. He began elementary school in Summerville in 1969 and finished high school in Charlotte in 1981. He is a graduate of Brevard College (A.A. – 1983), The University of South Carolina (B.A. – 1985), Asbury Theological Seminary (M. Div. – 1988), and the M. Christopher White School of Divinity at Gardner-Webb University (D. Min. – 2007). Scott was ordained a Deacon in 1987 and an Elder in 1991. On March 25, 2024, the Transitional Leadership Council of the Global Methodist Church unanimously approved his clergy membership status as Elder in the Global Methodist Church.
Scott has participated in and/or led several international mission trips. His latest trip was to San Ramon, Costa Rica with Faithful Servant Missions in 2024. He took members of his youth group to lead a basketball camp and to minister the youth of the Bajo. He also enjoys leading trips to the Holy Lands.
Scott enjoys being involved in the community. He has served on the local boards of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; as the team chaplain for three public high school football teams; on the boards of three pregnancy care centers; and on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. He has been a Rotarian for 25 years and participates in ecumenical church/pastor associations.
Scott’s hobbies include raising beagles, hunting, traveling, hiking, and following the Baltimore Orioles.
Scott and his wife, Teresa, were married on August 13, 1983. Teresa, a native of Henderson, N.C., attended Brevard College, Asbury University (B.S.), and USC (M.A.T). She teaches math at Brookland-Cayce High School. Their daughter, Aliceann, earned degrees in Computer Science from Clemson (B.S.) and the University of Tennessee (M.S.). She and her husband (Kemper) reside in Knoxville where they attend Redeemer Church (PCA). On August 18, 2022, granddaughter Evelyn was born and on April 28, 2025, we welcomed grandson Charlie into the world. Scott and Teresa
love to keep Evelyn and Charlie and delight in bringing them to worship when they are in town.
Scott enjoys being involved in the community. He has served on the local boards of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes; as the team chaplain for three high school football teams; on the boards of three pregnancy care centers; and on the Advisory Board of the Salvation Army. He has been a Rotarian for 25 years and participates in ecumenical church/pastor associations.
David Day, Associate Minister,
and his wife, Annie Day, have been sharing
pastoral ministry since 1986. They have three grown
children and five beloved grandchildren.
In addition to spending time with family, David enjoys golfing,
hunting, fishing and most everything outdoors.
However he is most passionate about making disciples
of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world,
who worship passionately, love extravagantly and
witness boldly.
Eleanor Cannon, Family Minister and Worship Leader, comes to Cornerstone in her 18th year of professional
ministry, which has included ministries to families,
children and youth, as well as music ministries.
Eleanor is a two-time alum of Lee University, first as a Vocal
Performance major, followed by Youth Ministries.
ministry, which has included ministries to families,
children and youth, as well as music ministries.
Eleanor is a two-time alum of Lee University, first as a Vocal
Performance major, followed by Youth Ministries.
Eleanor is so excited to have joined Cornerstone
at “ground level” to be a part of all the amazing
things God is doing and going to do here! She holds
a passion for building a family ministry that ministers
to the whole family unit, and has great plans for
parents, kids and youth at Cornerstone! You’ll also see
her leading worship and music on Sunday mornings, and some seasonal music groups.
at “ground level” to be a part of all the amazing
things God is doing and going to do here! She holds
a passion for building a family ministry that ministers
to the whole family unit, and has great plans for
parents, kids and youth at Cornerstone! You’ll also see
her leading worship and music on Sunday mornings, and some seasonal music groups.
If she has time between all of those things, Eleanor loves hiking, fishing, working out and outdoor activities of every kind!
Eleanor joins us with her husband, Jason, and
3 children: Christian (20 years), Audrey (14 years), and
Ella (11 years). They are all so excited to
become part of the Cornerstone family!
3 children: Christian (20 years), Audrey (14 years), and
Ella (11 years). They are all so excited to
become part of the Cornerstone family!
Terri Rabon, Administrative Assistant, is from Charleston, SC, but
has spent most of her life in the Columbia, SC area. She graduated from Hammond School and attended the University of South Carolina and Trevecca Nazarene University.
She began serving as the pianist of her church as a teenager and has been in local church ministry with her husband Rusty for over 40 years. They were married August 18, 1978, and have 3 children, 6 grandchildren, and a dachshund named Clifford who rules the backyard.
When she is not spending time with grandchildren, you’ll probably find her reading Amish novels or watching Hallmark movies.
One of Terri’s favorite Bible verses is Colossians 3:23, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”
She looks forward to meeting you with office hours on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday from 8AM – 1PM.
