Ryan Fullerton
Ryan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up all over western Canada. Throughout his teen years he pursued political causes to make him feel righteous and then drugs and sex to make him feel happy. Thankfully, when he was 21 he found his righteousness was a joke and his happiness had turned sour. Through the simple and intelligent witness of his step-mom he came to trust Jesus Christ late in the evening just before Good Friday in 1995. Shortly after his conversion he studied at Prairie Bible College in Three Hills Alberta, and then at Tyndale College in Toronto, Ontario. In Toronto, Ryan worked in an inner city church under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Beck. He also met the lovely Christy Joy Teal who became Christy Joy Fullerton shortly after their graduation from college. The next eight years were a whirlwind and included drilling for oil, pastoring a church in a town with a population of 311, having four children (Jordana, Luke, James, and Christopher), starting seminary, stopping seminary, and becoming (somewhere in there) the Lead Pastor of Immanuel.
Ryan Fullerton
Ryan was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and grew up all over western Canada. Throughout his teen years he pursued political causes to make him feel righteous and then drugs and sex to make him feel happy. Thankfully, when he was 21 he found his righteousness was a joke and his happiness had turned sour. Through the simple and intelligent witness of his step-mom he came to trust Jesus Christ late in the evening just before Good Friday in 1995. Shortly after his conversion he studied at Prairie Bible College in Three Hills Alberta, and then at Tyndale College in Toronto, Ontario. In Toronto, Ryan worked in an inner city church under the leadership of Dr. Stephen Beck. He also met the lovely Christy Joy Teal who became Christy Joy Fullerton shortly after their graduation from college. The next eight years were a whirlwind and included drilling for oil, pastoring a church in a town with a population of 311, having four children (Jordana, Luke, James, and Christopher), starting seminary, stopping seminary, and becoming (somewhere in there) the Lead Pastor of Immanuel.
Jeff King
Pastor Jeff King came to Louisville from Florida. Chomp Chomp. He is married to Christy, who is his greatest joy in this life. Together they have two wonderful daughters, Alexis and Rachel who both follow their dad’s footsteps by running cross country.
Jeff serves as Immanuel’s Community Discipleship Pastor and primarily oversees the Gospel Community Groups of Immanuel. He also oversees Immanuel Youth as well as our intensive counseling efforts.
Jeff King
Pastor Jeff King came to Louisville from Florida. Chomp Chomp. Married to Christy who is his greatest joy in this life, Jeff serves as Immanuel’s Lead Community Discipleship Pastor and primarily oversees the Gospel Community Groups of Immanuel as well as our intensive counseling efforts. Jeff and Christy have two wonderful daughters, Alexis and Rachel who both follow their dad’s footsteps by running cross country.
Donnie Isely
Donnie has a hard time answering the question, “where are you from?” He was born in North Carolina, but at eight weeks old his family moved to Germany where his parents were missionaries. At twelve, they moved to Lakeland, Florida. He eventually married Becca (after many years of working up the courage to ask her out) and moved to Minneapolis where his two kids (Tripp and Scout) were born. Donnie loves reading great stories. Look no further than his daughter’s name to guess his favorite. He also loves Immanuel and is excited to continue serving this diverse body.
Donnie Isely
Donnie has a hard time answering the question, “where are you from?” He was born in North Carolina, but at eight weeks old his family moved to Germany where his parents were missionaries. At twelve, they moved to Lakeland, Florida. He eventually married Becca (after many years of working up the courage to ask her out) and moved to Minneapolis where his two kids (Tripp and Scout) were born. Donnie loves reading great stories. Look no further than his daughter’s name to guess his favorite. He also loves Immanuel and is excited to continue serving this diverse body.
Ward Young
Ward and his family migrated north from the Louisiana Delta. Ward and his wife Heather were living for the world, chasing after all of its pleasures, and blinded to their sin when the Lord redeemed them and delivered them from their sins and set them free from sins bondage. Having cleaned them from the inside, the Lord has steadily caused them to walk in His ways for the past 2+ decades. The Lord has given them three children, Baylee (married to John Pendleton), Lydia, and Isaac.
Ward serves on staff at Immanuel as Worship Pastor. Ward also contributes heavily to Men's Ministry, adult discipleship, and handling some of our intensive counseling.
Ward Young
Ward and his family migrated north from the Louisiana Delta. Ward and his wife Heather were living for the world, chasing after all of its pleasures, and blinded to their sin when the Lord redeemed them and delivered them from their sins and set them free from sins bondage. Having cleaned them from the inside, the Lord has steadily caused them to walk in His ways for the past 2+ decades. The Lord has given them three children, Baylee (married to John Pendleton), Lydia, and Isaac. Ward serves on staff at Immanuel as a Community Discipleship Pastor. He gives much of his time and energy recruiting, supporting, training, and discipling our Gospel Community Group leaders. Ward also contributes heavily to Men's Ministry, Adult Discipleship, overseeing Immanuel's youth ministry, and handling some of our intensive counseling.
Andy M.
Andy and his wife have been members at Immanuel for over a decade and have been instrumental in seeing the Gospel go forth to the nations. As Immanuel’s Global Missions Pastor, Andy is responsible for overseeing the care of our international and national workers as well as sending more men and women overseas with the good news of Jesus.
Andy M.
Andy and his wife have been members at Immanuel for over a decade and have been instrumental in seeing the Gospel go forth to the nations. As Immanuel’s Global Missions Pastor, Andy is responsible for overseeing the care of our international and national workers as well as sending more men and women overseas with the good news of Jesus.
Evan Calvin
Evan was born in raised in Louisville and is proud to be a part of the small (but growing!) population of locals at Immanuel. He attended and graduated from the University of Louisville, where the Lord saved him during his senior year. He serves as a leader in the Immanuel youth group and is also leading Immanuel’s college ministry at U of L. Evan loves playing basketball (and most other sports, really), reading, and playing dominoes. He’s also an avid tea drinker and would love to chat with you about the finer points of both theology and tea.
Evan Calvin
Evan was born in raised in Louisville and is proud to be a part of the small (but growing!) population of locals at Immanuel. He attended and graduated from the University of Louisville, where the Lord saved him during his senior year. He serves as a leader in the Immanuel youth group and is also leading Immanuel’s college ministry at U of L. Evan loves playing basketball (and most other sports, really), reading, and playing dominoes. He’s also an avid tea drinker and would love to chat with you about the finer points of both theology and tea.
Patti Withers
Mike and Patti Withers have been a profound influence at Immanuel. They have both exercised their gifts for ministry in many different ways and are widely trusted and looked to as ‘parents’ by many younger couples. The Withers are proud Texans and Patti totes a “don’t mess with Texas” coffee mug around the offices. Patti has filled many roles at Immanuel and is currently serving as our Women’s Ministry Director, where she oversees discipleship structures for women and equipping future women leaders.
Patti Withers
Mike and Patti Withers have been a profound influence at Immanuel. They have both exercised their gifts for ministry in many different ways and are widely trusted and looked to as ‘parents’ by many younger couples. The Withers are proud Texans and Patti totes a “don’t mess with Texas” coffee mug around the offices. Patti has filled many roles at Immanuel and is currently serving as our Women’s Ministry Director, where she oversees discipleship structures for women and equipping future women leaders.
Taylor Blount
Taylor serves the body by being the first contact for guests to the building, coordinating the membership process, performing administrative tasks, and providing general office support. Before coming to Immanuel, Taylor taught 3rd grade here in Louisville for three years. Taylor and her husband, Tyler, were both born and raised in Louisville and graduated from the University of Kentucky. (They share a love for the Wildcats!) In her spare time, Taylor enjoys taking their dog Weller for walks, listening to podcasts, a good latte, and hosting friends in her home.
Taylor Blount
Taylor serves the body by being the first contact for guests to the building, coordinating the membership process, performing administrative tasks, and providing general office support. Before coming to Immanuel, Taylor taught 3rd grade here in Louisville for three years. Taylor and her husband, Tyler, were both born and raised in Louisville and graduated from the University of Kentucky. (They share a love for the Wildcats!) In her spare time, Taylor enjoys taking their dog Weller for walks, listening to podcasts, a good latte, and hosting friends in her home.
Rebecca Cedillo
Rebecca is thrilled that her love for Immanuel's families and student learning are paired perfectly in the Immanuel Kids Ministry Director role. She taught students for 18 years and wrote two children's books: Meeting Munchie and The Bike I Like. Both books feature her children. She and her husband, Pastor Dominic, have been members since 2006. Their children, Levi and Sophia, were adopted from Ethiopia in 2010. Half the church greeted them at the airport by singing the Doxology at the top of their lungs!
Rebecca Cedillo
Rebecca is thrilled that her love for Immanuel's families and student learning are paired perfectly in the Immanuel Kids Ministry Director role. She taught students for 18 years and wrote two children's books: Meeting Munchie and The Bike I Like. Both books feature her children. She and her husband, Pastor Dominic, have been members since 2006. Their children, Levi and Sophia, were adopted from Ethiopia in 2010. Half the church greeted them at the airport by singing the Doxology at the top of their lungs!
Scott Stringer
Scott and his wife, Janell, are originally from southern California, but after 21 years of navy life together, they’ve learned to call wherever the Lord leads them home. After retiring from the navy, together with their family of 5 children, they arrived in Louisville in 2016 so Scott could continue his MDiv on campus at Southern Seminary. He joined the staff in early 2018, helping to care for Immanuel’s facilities and serving as a ministry assistant to pastor Jeff.
Scott Stringer
Scott and his wife, Janell, are originally from southern California, but after 21 years of navy life together, they’ve learned to call wherever the Lord leads them home. After retiring from the navy, together with their family of 5 children, they arrived in Louisville in 2016 so Scott could continue his MDiv on campus at Southern Seminary. He joined the staff in early 2018, helping to care for Immanuel’s facilities and serving as a ministry assistant to pastor Jeff.
Cody Farthing
Cody was born and raised in beautiful, western Kentucky. While attending Murray State, he met Jesus, the local church, and his wife—Anna. After completing his Masters in Organizational Communication, the Farthing family moved to Louisville to work and study at Southern Seminary. Since the move, they have become the proud parents of two girls—Maya and Nora. Give them Chuy's, some Blue Bell Ice Cream, and a park, and the Farthing family will have the time of their lives!
Cody Farthing
Cody was born and raised in beautiful, western Kentucky. While attending Murray State, he met Jesus, the local church, and his wife Anna. After completing his Masters in Organizational Communication, the Farthing family moved to Louisville to work and study at Southern Seminary. Since the move, they have become the proud parents of two girls—Maya and Nora. Give them Chuy's, some Blue Bell Ice Cream, and a park, and the Farthing family will have the time of their lives!