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

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Jennie serves as an Executive Assistant to Lead Pastor Danny Anderson, and she also serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. The daughter of Emmanuel’s founding pastor, Jim Devney, Jennie began working at the church in high school as a custodian and summer receptionist. She joined the staff full-time in 2000 and has since served as Graphic Designer, Communications Director, and Operations Director. Jennie and her husband John have a blended family of 5 children, 3 sons-in-law (including Greenwood Campus Pastor Cody Johnson), and 4 grandchildren. Her hobbies include crocheting, hiking, reading, going to the movies, hanging at the beach, and looking for their next real estate investment. 

Kyle is Executive Pastor of Communications, Events, IT, & Weekend Services. Kyle previously served as Weekend Services Director, and as Production Director for both Family Ministries and Weekend Services. He and his wife Kelsey, also on staff, have two children (Kirby and Krosby). Kyle loves cycling, running, fantasy football, listening to podcasts, and helping create excellent environments for people to experience the love of Christ. His hidden talent: training fish to do tricks.

Rachel serves as an Executive Pastor, equipping and developing many of the staff. Rachel oversees Emmanuel’s multi-site strategy and campus leadership. She also leads Family Ministries, HR, Finance, Outreach, Groups, and Impact. Before her role on the Senior Leadership team, Rachel served as an Impact Team member, Nursery and Preschool Director, Children's Director, and Families Pastor, having joined the staff in 2011. She and her husband Jason have three children, Grace, Gabe, Maverick, and two dogs, Rocky and Aly. Rachel loves swimming, hosting the HIL podcast, and supporting her kiddos. She is also passionate about recruiting and connecting people.