Mark Rowlen
Senior Pastor
2 Peter 3:18 -
But Grow in the grace and the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory both now and to the day of eternity.
My philosophy of ministry is very simple-in order to grow, I've got to know. The more I get to know Jesus Christ personally, the more I grow in His grace. He is a personal God who wants us to know Him and love Him. He has given us His word, not for information, but for revelation, leading to a transformed life.
My responsibility to God is to know Him, grow in Him, and lead others to encounter Him through the truth and the power of His Word; then He gets the glory He deserves!
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Chris Johns
Student Pastor
Chris is 37 years old, and has been in youth ministry for 14 years. He has a passion for seeing students become like Christ through an intentional process. He loves to help students realize they can serve Christ right where they are. He felt called into youth ministry at age 21 while working at a summer camp. His hobbies are spending time with family, running, hunting, fishing, and playing sports. He is a big Mississippi State fan, but still pulls for Ole Miss when they play even though some say that it is impossible to do.
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Jamey Shannon
Worship Pastor and Director of Music Activities
Jamey begin his ministry in Greenville in July of 2010. Jamey grew up in Mississippi and received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Mississippi State University in voice. He has a Master of Music Performance degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in conducting, and a Master of Music Education from the University of Southern Mississippi in brass instruments, he has also completed doctoral class work at the University of Southern Mississippi in music education. Jamey has served churches in Mississippi, Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, and Florida.
Jamey and his wife, Alice have three boys, Jay, Logan, and Ben. Alice is actively involved in the ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church, and they serve together supporting each other in carrying out their God given calling.
Jamey feels called by God to minister to people first and then to minister through music, by the biblical mandate to praise God through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Jamey considers it both an honor and privilege to serve our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ through the ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
Jamey enjoys golf, sports, and playing and collecting guitars.
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Brenda Smith (Financial Assistant)
Married to George Smith, we have three wonderful children - Benjamin, Joshua, and Emily. We have one daughter-in-law, Brittany. We have a grandson, Colton, who keeps us all entertained and laughing constantly. I have been employed at EBC since August 01, 1999.
Phyllis Stevens (Staff Assistant)
After retiring from Court Reporting, Phyllis began working as Staff Assistant in February, 1999. She is married to Junie Stevens, who is the "Physical Plant Engineer" of Emmanuel. They have two children, Niki Brenton and Trey Stevens; and, six GRANDCHILDREN, who are the light of their lives after the Lord Jesus.
William Stevens (Maintenance)
"Junie" has been working as "Physical Plant Engineer" (maintenance) since November of 1999. He is married to Phyllis Stevens and they have two children, Niki & Trey. His hobbies are walking, exercising and most of all, riding the bike.
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