Danny has served as Lead Pastor of Emmanuel Church since 2006, having previously served as Emmanuel’s High School Pastor for four years. As Lead Pastor, Danny is the primary communicator for Emmanuel’s weekend messages, and serves as leader of the Staff Leadership Team. An avid reader, Danny also enjoys shooting hoops in his limited free time, as well as spending time with this wife Jackie, their three children (Andrew, Beau, & Ruby), and dog, Buddy. He is a dedicated fan of Michael Jordan and has quoted the movie, Braveheart, from the platform on more than one occasion.

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Jennie serves as Executive Assistant to Lead Pastor, Danny Anderson, managing the details of his office and providing support as needed. The daughter of Emmanuel’s founding pastor, Jim Devney, Jennie joined the staff in 2000 and has served as a receptionist, Graphic Designer, Communications Director, and Operations Director. She loves hiking, reading, going to the movies, the beach, her dog Max, and playing Settlers of Catan with her three daughters and two sons-in law. Her hidden talent: Belching contests.

Kyle is Executive Pastor of Weekend Services, overseeing the production and worship of all Emmanuel environments, from preschool through adults. Prior to this, Kyle had previously served as a Production Director for both Family Ministries and Weekend Services. He and his wife Kelsey, also on staff, have one daughter, Kirby. Kyle loves cycling, running, fantasy football, and meticulously organizing his sock drawer. His hidden talent: training fish to do tricks.

As Executive Pastor of Operations & Spiritual Growth, Matt oversees all adult ministries and church operations at Emmanuel. Prior to joining staff in 2015, Matt served as Legislative Advocacy Manager, and a registered lobbyist of grassroots politics for the Indiana Electric Cooperatives. He and his wife Jen have one son, Graham. Matt enjoys soccer, racing, cheering on the Colts and Pacers, and home improvement projects. He is also a frequent distributor of unironic high-fives and claims to know a little about a bunch.

Rachel serves as Executive Pastor of Families and Multisites, equipping and developing the staff of the Family Ministries team. Rachel also oversees Emmanuel’s multi-site strategy and campus leadership. Prior to her role on the Staff Leadership team, she has served as an Impact Team member, Nursery and Preschool Director, and Children’s Director, having joined the staff in 2011. She and her husband Jason have three children, Grace, Gabe, Maverick, and a dog, Aly. She loves swimming, reading, and supporting her kiddos. She is also passionate about recruiting and connecting people. “Everybody needs somebody, and boy, do I have a somebody for you!”