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.  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 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 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…