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2404 Kirby Road
Memphis, TN 38119
901-754-6548

Staff

Dr. Wade Cox

Dr. Wade Cox joined the pastoral team of Emmanuel United Methodist Church as Senior Pastor in July 2017. Wade, his wife, Susan, and their children, Davis and Brooke, are thrilled God has led them to the Emmanuel family. Wade is a native Mississippian, starting his Methodist roots in Columbus, and has been serving in West…

Luke Lea

Rev. Luke Lea has served as a Provisional 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 Presley

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 Kinzer

Jane joined the Emmanuel staff in 2013.  She holds a degree in Religion from Lambuth College with a minored in Business and Accounting.  Jane enjoys gardening, painting, watching the Tigers and Grizzlies play and also Braves baseball.  Jane and her husband, Jeff, have two daughters, Hannah and Erika, and two grandsons, Caleb and Peter.

Alden Fowkes

Alden Fowkes is our Director of Youth and College Age Ministries. Alden received her Masters in Youth Ministry through Memphis Theological Seminary and is involved with the Center for Youth Ministry Training. An enneagram 6 and avid coffee lover, she is passionate about loving the next generations well.

Deborah Baker

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…

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