We are pleased to offer Obed’s intro el español and in English! Originally from Monterrey, Mexico Son of a pastor / church planter in Mexico. Prayed to receive Christ at age 12; called to full-time ministry at age 16. Trained at Bethel Baptist Bible School in Monterrey, graduating in 1999. Came to the United […]
Born and raised in Montana. Started attending Emmanuel in 2009. Graduated May 2020 from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago Illinois with a bachelors in Biblical Studies. Served as a counselor and assistant program director at Clydehurst Christian Ranch. Played college Basketball at Moody Bible Institute. Loves spending time in the outdoors or playing sports of […]
Holds a bachelors degree in Pastoral Theology from Crown College in Powell Tennessee. Originally from Boardman, Ohio where he met his wife Carrie at church and were married in 1994. Has 3 children: Caleb, Victoria and Mackenzie. Moved to Montana in 2004. Has served as Sunday school teacher, deacon, camp ministries, youth pastor & senior […]
Serves as our Shepherding Pastor visiting those in the hospital, nursing homes and homebound. Currently serves as one of our Elders. Served as our Lead Pastor from 1979-1989. In 1981 he was instrumental in purchasing the property on which Emmanuel is currently located. Led the congregation in building what is now our Education Wing (built […]
Currently serves as our Online Pastor. Responsible for connecting with those who engage through Emmanuel Online. Came on staff in May 2017 as Life Groups Pastor. Originally from Gainesville, FL, Tra moved to Billings in 2007. Retired from the U.S. Navy. Met his wife, Kristi, while they were both serving in the Navy. Has 4 […]
Has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from College of the Ozarks. Holds a Master of Divinity with a Missions and Evangelism emphasis from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Originally from Arkansas, Steve has served in church planting for over 32 years; 20 in Michigan prior to his work in Montana beginning in 2004. Been […]
Originally from Billings Family has been members of Emmanuel since 1981 Has a Bachelor’s Degree in Science / Secondary Education from MSU-B Holds a Master’s Degree in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary in Newburgh, IN Met his wife, Kim, at Emmanuel and they were married in 2005 Join our staff in 2016 as Young Adults […]
Holds a Master of Divinity from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Provides oversight to our Next Up Ministries (eTots, eKids, LINK). Born in Corpus Christi, TX. Grew up attending Emmanuel with his family and was saved and baptized here as a child. Served as a Journeyman Missionary in the Canary Islands, Spain for 2 1/2 years. Married to Christina […]
Attended Multnomah School of the Bible and Montana State University Billings. Graduated with a degree in Education and minors in Music and French. Originally from Oregon, but moved to Billings in 1992 when he met his wife Jane at Clydehurst Christian Ranch. Joined our staff as Worship Leader in 2012. Has two children, Alli […]
Emmanuel was founded in 1952 and Dr. Paul Jones has served as the Lead Pastor since 1989. The continuity and stability of the church is further reflected in the fact that he followed his father who served as pastor before him. Paul gave his life to the Lord at an early age and became highly […]