Dr. Rob Martin joined the pastoral team of Emmanuel United Methodist Church as Lead Pastor in July 2024. Dr. Robert “Rob” Martin has served as the Assistant to the Bishop of the Tennessee-Western KentuckyConference since July 1, 2020.  He has served in the Metro Memphis area as associate pastor at St. John’s and St. Luke’s…

Rev. Luke Lea has served as an Ordained Elder in the Tennessee Western Kentucky Annual Conference since 2021.  He graduated from Lee University’s School of Religion and earned his Masters of Divinity from Candler School of Theology at Emory University.  While Luke’s call is to the local church, his passions include public education and housing…

Kevin received his Master of Sacred Music and Master of Music in Voice Performance from Southern Methodist University/Perkins School of Theology. He is an ordained Deacon in the United Methodist Church. In addition to his role at Emmanuel, Kevin serves as the National Events Chairperson for the Fellowship of United Methodists in Music and Worship…

Jane joined the Emmanuel staff in 2013.  Jane is the Business Administrator and Bookkeeper. She holds a degree in Religion from Lambuth College with a minored in Business and Accounting.

Mandy Morse is the Director of Children’s Ministry.  She has 17+ years of experience in Children’s Ministry.  Mandy graduated from Delta State with a degree in Audiology/Speech Pathology and Child Development.  She has lived in Memphis for 20 years and is from Cleveland, MS.

Deborah Baker is our Director of Wellness & Recreation Ministries. Deborah is a native Memphian.   Deborah holds her BS in Leadership and Ministry from Asbury University.  She has seven years experience in ministry as well, serving previously as both Children’s Director and Director of Resources at Heartsong UMC.  She has deep roots in our neighborhood as a graduate…