Meet the Team


  • Lead Pastor

    Sam is husband to Joey and father of 5. He holds degrees in Philosophy (BA), Psychology (BA), Theology (MTS), and is currently a Doctoral candidate. Sam's call as a pastor is particularly in the teaching vein. He aims to help the church understand the Biblical text as it was written in context so that we might better understand how to apply it to our own lives as we seek to follow Jesus. Be prepared to learn and be challenged when you come to hear him teach.

    When he's not wearing his pastor hat, he can be found caring for his family, coaching a variety of sports (both for his own children and as a Varsity soccer coach), or playing a guitar, which he periodically plays with Immanuel Worship.

  • Accompanist

    Joanie has been serving as accompanist/organist since 2000 and helps lead the church during our traditional worship. She also accompanies the Greater Zanesville Singers Choir.

  • Worship Leader

    Takota has been with Immanuel since 2021. He currently serves as the worship leader and lead vocalist for Immanuel Worship.

  • Secretary

    Jessica keeps things running smoothly in the office.

    In her spare time, she loves to run, bake, cook, and spoil her dogs.

  • Building Mainenance

    John is our dedicated grounds keeper. If you happen stop in any morning, you will surely find him hard at work.