Leadership

Emmanuel's Pastors, Staff, Elders,  Deacons & Deaconesses and Soul Care for Women serve the needs of Emmanuel and those in our community.

Emmanuel believes strongly in the "priesthood of all believers," the biblical idea that all of us are called and equipped to tend to the spiritual needs of others. We also believe the Scriptures direct churches to elect from their own a group of elders to provide spiritual oversight to the congregation. Individually, elders are responsible to counsel, teach, pray with and for the members of Emmanuel. Collectively, these elders form what Presbyterians call a "Session," which governs a local congregation.
To learn more about the ministry of an elder, please read Qualifications for Elder.

At Emmanuel, all members are called to serve the needs of others. At the same time, our deacons and deaconesses will help us to "consider how to spur one another to love and good deeds" (Hebrews 10:24), addressing the physical needs of people in Emmanuel and the broader community.
To learn more about our diaconal ministry, please read Something More In Mind: Diaconal Ministry at Emmanuel Presbyterian Church.

Ordained
Michael Chung (chair)

Appointed
Nick Caine
Michael Hunter
Thomas Kraemer
Kristine Leiphart
Dave Roberts
Marianna Stone
Grant Wishard

The Women's Council was created for the women of Emmanuel who would like the counsel and care of another woman. This team consists of godly, gospel-centered women appointed by the Session to help shepherd our congregation by providing prayer, encouragement, and a faithful presence.

 Council 
Pam Dourado (Lead)
Wendy Cousler
Cory Dimas
Lisa Lee
Mona Lindeman
Alyssa Van Duyn