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Bro. Kyle Smith
Pastor
Bro. Kyle and his wife Angela have been serving together at Emmanuel since 2001. He loves being pastor and seeing God transform peoples' lives! Bro. Kyle is blessed to serve with his son and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Katie Smith. They are our Children's Minister's here at Emmanuel. Bro. Kyle is also very proud of his daughter and son-in-law Corey and Katie Thompson as they are in school at the University of Arkansas. Bro. Kyle enjoys sports (that's an understatement), "slow distance jogging", and eating where ever Angela wants! He is also "Papa Kyle" to his new grandson, Tyler Mack, born on November 16, 2008!!!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understandings. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." ~ Proverbs 3:5-6
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Bro. James Jordan
Minister of Music and Education
Bro. James and Susan have been serving at Emmanuel since 1995. Susan is our former music secretary and currently plays piano for our choir and in worship. Bro. James' favorite part about his area of ministry is having the opportunity to love and serve folks in our church and our community and see God work in people's lives. Bro. James and Susan have four children: David & Rachel in Texarkana, Christopher and Ashley in Pittsburg, Jonathan in Denton, and Laura who is in the 9th grade. They also have six grandchildren, Selah, Cohen, Hannah, Cayley, Whitman, and Jacob. When asked what is something unique about you, he answered, "I can wiggle my ears".
"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." ~ 2 Corinthians 12:9
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Bro. Zach Tomlinson
Minister of Youth
brozach@emmanuelpittsburg.org
Zach and his wife Benita have been at Emmanuel since February of 2008. They love serving together in Pittsburg. Zach's favorite part about youth ministry is spending time with young people and getting to see that "ah-ha moment" when God shows them something amazing. Zach and Benita have a son named Hayden. Zach loves eating anywhere but especially great Tex-mex.
"Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but made himself nothing, taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." ~Philippians 2:5-11
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Bro. Ray Parker
Minister of Senior Adults
Raylparker@wmconnect.com
Bro. Ray and his wife Agnes have served at Emmanuel since 2005. They lead our Senior Adult Ministry which is known as the Young At Heart group (Y.A.H.) Bro. Ray and Agnes have two children Randy and Betsy. Ray's favorite part about ministry is planning events that the Young at Heart people really enjoy. He loves that he is still in ministry and going strong after all these years! Bro. Ray and Agnes love eating out at Texas Roadhouse and playing 42 with the Young at Heart group.
"And all things, whatsoever you ask in prayer, believe ye shall receive." ~ Matthew 21:22
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 Bro. Thomas and Katie Smith
Ministers of Children
thomasandkatie@emmanuelpittsburg.org
Thomas and Katie have been serving at Emmanuel since 2007. They were married in June of 2005 and both graduated from Howard Payne University in Brownwood,Texas in 2006. Their son, Tyler, was born on November 16, 2008. They enjoy working with our children at Emmanuel, having set up Noah's Park (children's church) for our 4 year old - 4th graders, and W.I.R.E.D. for our 5th and 6th graders. Katie is also a 4th grade teacher at Pittsburg Elementary School and Thomas works at Capital One Bank in Pittsburg.
"God is abe to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think according to the power that works in us." (Ephesians 3:20)
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Bro. Ruben Villanueva
Gracia y Verdad Mission Pastor
broruben@emmanuelpittsburg.org
Bro. Ruben and his wife Delia have been serving at Iglesia Bautista Gracia Y Verdad since 2003. He and Delia serve as pastor as well as ministering to families in our community. Bro. Ruben says, "My favorite part of my ministry is reaching out to people with the gospel of Jesus Christ. It is such a great joy to see them receive Christ as their Savior." Bro. Ruben loves to be around people and build up their Christian faith, see them grow and flourish in their relationship with Christ.
"Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine." ~ 2 Timothy 4:2
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Kim Brown
T.O.T.S. Director
kim@emmanuelpittsburg.org
Kim Brown became the TOTS director in April of 2010. She loves working with kids of all ages and says her favorite part about TOTS is always being amazed by what the kids say and do. She also loves being able to work with a great group of Christian ladies. She and her husband Chad are also a part of the Emmanuel family and they love camping and boating and spending time outdoors.
But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5
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Tenae Shelton
Secretary
tenae@emmanuelpittsburg.org
Tenae has served on staff since November of 2007. She loves doing what she does and her favorite part is getting to interact with church members. She also enjoys being creative with the church newsletter, The Source. Tenae and her husband David enjoy photography and eating out at the Jalapeno Tree.
"Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." ~ Proverbs 3:5
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Jennifer Matthews
Financial and Music Secretary
jenn@emmanuelpittsburg.org
Jennifer has been on staff at Emmanuel since June of 2006. She, her husband Brian, and son Landon are also a part of our family here at Emmanuel where Landon attends T.O.T.S. Preschool, Brian helps with the R.A.'s, and Jennifer does what she enjoys most; spending time with other christians on a daily basis. She is blessed to be a part of Emmanuel Baptist Church staff!
"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." ~ Psalm 46:10
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Patty Lopez
Building Coordinator
Patty came to Emmanuel in October of 2007. She, her husband Domingo, and daugther Ana followed God's call on their life and moved to Pittsburg from Lubbock. The Lord has blessed Patty with talents such as singing and preaching beside her husband. She enjoys sharing with the lost and blessing God's people with her talent. Patty's smile and laughter is "infectious" with all she meets. She loves to make people laugh. Patty is also blessed with the ability to take a negative situation and through words of wisdom and a prayer, turn it to something positive. Patty and her family love to eat at Texas Roadhouse.
"Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun." ~ Psalm 37:4-6
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