Meet Our Pastors

Judi joined our Immanuel staff in 2019 as a part-time Administrative Assistant.

You can expect to see Judi here a couple of days a week to answer questions, point members to the proper resources on our staff and assist in keeping church information updated. She will greet you with a smile whether in person, on the phone or via email.

“I am delighted to have a supporting role to the work that is happening in the body of Christ here at Immanuel!”

Judi attended Virginia Commonwealth University, which is what brought her to Richmond. She spent 10 years in corporate interior design and space planning and more recently has been working in the hospitality industry at the Country Club of Virginia. She brings unique experience and skills to this role as a result.

In her spare time, Judi enjoys creating art of all kinds, spending time outdoors—walking, camping, gardening, discovering, and being with her family making the best memories together. She and her husband, Rennie, are privileged to be able to homeschool their four kids as they seek to raise children who would follow and honor God.

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Sara officially joined church staff in 2019. She works a few hours each week to manage the church website, email newsletter, app, social pages, and assist with print and communications for special projects and events.

“I am grateful to collaborate with a wonderful team of people who sincerely love the Lord and enjoy serving our church family. It is a blessing to hear the prayers of our pastors and staff during the weekly staff meeting.”

Sara enjoys serving the church in this way, along with her digital communications work with Capitol Ministries.

Sara grew up as an Army Brat in Germany where she came to know the Lord as a teenager and developed a heart for serving in any way God guides, especially in the little, unseen ways, “until the whole world hears” (Matthew 24:14).

“I initially found out about Immanuel by looking it up online maaaaaany years ago, so it is fun that this has come full circle. :)”

Sara met Peter here, in Immanuel’s “College Bereans” class in 2003, and they have one son—Jesse. Some things they enjoy: homeschooling, geocaching, disc golf, traveling, playing games with friends and family.

Gary supports staff with computer issues, acquires and maintains church technology equipment (such as computers, backup systems and network equipment) and works on projects such as the move of the sanctuary audio/visual operation to its new location.

“This is the best job I have ever had. I enjoy the variety of technology here at Immanuel.  But the best part is working with the staff.  They are a joy!”

In his spare time, Gary also enjoys playing chess and reading. You may know Gary’s wonderful wife, Liza, and their children, Rachel, Matthew, and Joshua.