Our Staff

 

Brian Kimball - Pastor
 
Brian was born and raised in Independence, Missouri. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Maranatha Baptist Bible College in Watertown, Wisconsin. He also holds a Master of Divinity and a Doctor of Ministry from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri. Prior to serving at Emmanuel Baptist Church, Brian served as a youth pastor for five years in Missouri, six years as a Navy chaplain, and two years as a pastor in the state of Washington. Brian and his family are thankful the Lord has called them to serve together with His people at Emmanuel Baptist Church.

 

Christy Holmes-Minister of Education

Christy was born and raised in Marshall, Missouri. She holds a Bachelor of arts in Church Recreation and Youth Ministry from Southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO. and a Master of Religious Education from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO. Christy served 10 years in Missouri as youth and education Minister before coming to Emmanuel Baptist were she has served for the last 14 years.   

Christy and her husband have been married for 4 years and consider it a privilege to be able to serve their church family together.  Christy has served on the Vacation Bible School, Sunday School and Disaster Relief Training teams for the Utah Idaho Southern Baptist Convention.

 

Sandy Biggs - Church Secretary

Sandy grew up in Southeast Missouri and has lived in Michigan, Florida, Arizona, Wyoming, California, and now lives in Utah to help with her grandkids. In addition to her duties as a mother and grandmother, Sandy has worked in a variety of office positions. She grew up in church and believed in the Lord at the age of eight and has been an active member at Emmanuel Baptist Church since 2009.