Emmanuel Church Leadership
Our team is made up of passionate followers of Jesus Christ who are creative, caring, and committed. We value relationships at the highest level. Please reach out to any one of us with any questions or needs that you might have. We are here for you!
John Scally
Lead Pastor
Education: BA in "Church Ministries" with a Youth Emphasis from Maranatha Baptist University.
Family: Tami (Wife), Zachary (Son), Hope (Daughter), Victoria (Daughter)
Interests: Red Wings Hockey, Michigan Football, Pizza & Pepsi
Spiritual: Reach the greater Flint area for Jesus Christ by equipping our people in the Gospel!
Email: john@weareemmanuel.life
Manning Brown
Pastor of Operations
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications, Michigan State University; Master of Education in Training and Development. Pennsylvania State University; Master of Military Operational Arts and Sciences, Air University
Family: Jennifer (Wife), two sons, two daughters-in-law, two grandchildren
Interests: Snowmobiles, ATVs, boating, travel, history
Spiritual: Living my faith through personal growth, engagement, teaching, preaching, and serving. Seeing God at work in all circumstances. (2 Chronicles 16:9a)
Email: manning@weareemmanuel.life
Jack Dowden
Senior's Pastor
Education: BA in Bible from Cedarville University and MDiv from Grand Rapids Baptist Theological Seminary.
Family: Nancy (Wife), four sons, and one daughter. We also have 17 grandkids and 3 great-grandkids.
Interests: Enjoy golfing with our senior men, and traveling the country to see our family.
Spiritual: Since God called me into the ministry, I have enjoyed learning about the love of God and experiencing His faithfulness, so now my passion is to live it and share it with others.
Email: jack@weareemmanuel.life
Dan Thorpe
Growth Pastor
Education: BA in Bible from Moody Bible Institute and MDiv from Moody Theological Seminary.
Family: Kellie (Wife), Anna (Daughter), Colin (Son)
Interests: Coffee, Reading, Family Time, Guitar, Home Improvement Projects, Cooking.
Spiritual: I enjoy teaching the Bible and talking theology in order to equip and empower people to serve the Lord through our local church.
Email: dan@weareemmanuel.life
Ross Martello
Youth Pastor
Education: Bachelor of Science in Youth Ministry and Minor in Greek from Cornerstone University.
Family: Laura (Wife), Allie (Daughter), Erin (Daughter).
Interests: I love sports of any type both playing and watching. I also like to dabble in computers and have built my own desktop, which means I am still a PC guy (Sorry Mac). I also love to try new food, play board games and watch movies.
Spiritual: I desire to see teens pattern their lives after Jesus by developing a true relationship with Him and mature in that relationship as they move toward adulthood. Also there is nothing more exciting than seeing a teen come to accept Jesus as Lord of his life and then go out and spread that love to their friends!
Email: ross@weareemmanuel.life
Matt Hatton
Children's Pastor
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Biblical/Theological Studies from Liberty University.
Family: Morgan (Wife), Charlotte (Daughter), Luke (Son)
Interests: Fishing, hunting, hiking, backpacking, camping, biking, dirt-biking, disc golf, golf, as well as many other outdoor activities.
Spiritual: I desire to see God glorified in our duty to make disciples who make disciples. Through sharing the Gospel of Christ, baptism, and teaching of the Word I love to be a part of discipleship coming full circle in the lives of people of all ages and nations.
Email: matt@weareemmanuel.life
Sam Kraut
Worship and Creative Arts Director
Family: Aubree (Wife), Ethan (Son), Shawn (Son)
Interests: Family game time, Movies, Music
Spiritual: Creatively pointing others to experience God through the many forms of worship: music, prayer, scripture, and passionate expression. Colossians 3:16-17
Email: sam@weareemmanuel.life
Josh Groce
Celebrate Recovery Director
Family: Kristy (Wife), Jordyn (Daughter), Josh (Son), Garrett (Son), Graden (Son)
Interests: Michigan State (#GoGreen!), family, learning anything new, cooking.
Spiritual: To show the world that no matter how far you feel from God, He can
bring you out of your mess and use you for His purpose.
Email: josh@weareemmanuel.life
Karrie Nealis
Office Manager
Family: Brent (Husband), Hailey (Daughter), Joseph (Son), Jeremy (Son)
Interests: Baking, decorating, spending time with my family and watching the Detroit Tigers.
Spiritual: I love to watch the Lord transform lives. I love letting people know that they are truly loved by an amazing God!
Sarah Robertson
Assistant Office Manager
Family: Brandon (Husband)
Interests: Traveling, hiking, photography, and animals.
Spiritual: I love seeing Jesus using ordinary people like you and me to accomplish His mission.
Email: sarah@weareemmanuel.life
Robin Reed
Facilities Manager
Family: Casey (Wife), Talon (Son), and Cayson (Son)
Interests: Coaching, Golf, and spending time with my family
Spiritual: To be changed and used by God. Romans 12:2
Email: robin@weareemmanuel.life