Elders

Spouse: Cathy
Children: Haley and Noah.
Favorite cereal: It’s a toss up… Fruity Pebbles or Cookie Crisp
Favorite movie: Braveheart
My idea of a vacation: Traveling to different cities to watch the Cubs play.
Interests: Spending time with family, sports, writing, and seeing lives change for Jesus.
Most influential person in my life: Pastor Chuck McAlister (& my college friends)
Favorite quote: “We ought to live every day as though we’ve come out of another world into this world—but with the power of that world still upon us. We should live and speak and move in that power, and have our whole being in Jesus Christ!” – John Wesley.
Also “You know you’re saved when your life has changed.” – William Blackburn
Favorite book: The Bible & The Knowledge of the Holy by A.W. Tozer
I love Emmanuel because: the people are genuine and willing to embrace others from all social standings, backgrounds, and walks of life in order to lead them to Jesus.
Favorite Bible verse: Mark 11:22 (It’s simple and always convicting)
My calling is: To proclaim Jesus wherever he will receive the most glory and love my family.

Spouse: Bridget
Children: adult married sons… J. Jason and Nathan A.
Favorite cereal: most any with milk (if oatmeal is considered a cereal I like the whole grain type)
Favorite Movie: I have trouble picking out one because I enjoy lots of them. Some I tend to watch include westerns, pirate, and adventure/action type.
My idea of a vacation: Anything that is out of the routine/ordinary that I haven’t done before. We spent three weeks in New Zealand in 2007 and it was, to this point in time, the best one.
Interests: music, photography, traveling, time with family and friends, working with people in various settings
Most influential person: God and, on this earth, my father and mother
Favorite Quote: Matthew 22: 37–40
Favorite Book: I enjoy many but the best collection is my Bible.
I love Emmanuel because: God is alive and working in and through His people, and potential believers, here as we move throughout the Tucson community.
Favorite Bible verse: Proverbs 3: 5–6
My Calling: To serve God while serving others!

Spouse: Jary
Favorite cereal: Quaker Life
Favorite movie: The Big Country, The Ten Commandments (C.B. deMille version), Ben Hur, Lord of the Rings trilogy, Star Wars (all six episodes)
My idea of a vacation: Difficult to say. Being retired, I’m on full-time vacation. I come and go as my responsibilities and budget allow.
Interests: Everything! Sport aviation, renewable energy.
Most influential person in my life: My wife Jary.
Favorite quote: Biblical: John 14:6. Secular: “No good deed goes unpunished.” -Author unknown.
Favorite book: The Bible. I also read on many subjects, both fiction and nonfiction.
I love Emmanuel because: God called me to serve here, alongside many dear brothers and sisters in Christ.
Favorite Bible verse: John 3:16; Matt. 6:33; 1 John 1:9; 2 Peter 3:8–9
My calling is: Adult Bible Study, adult ministries, church music

Emmanuel