Servant Leaders
Our Pastoral Team
We are blessed to have servant leaders who demonstrate their love for God by loving the people of Emmanuel.
Pastor Greg & Cara Winn
Lead Pastor
Greg Winn was called to be lead pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in November 2022. Pastor Greg was converted to Christ when he was 23 years old and felt called to the gospel ministry a few months afterwards. He began pursuing his call by training under the watch care of his then-pastor Dr. Errol Fowler, preaching wherever he could find opportunities: the county jail, nursing homes, and supply preaching in various churches.
He sought formal Bible training at John Leland Baptist College and Landmark Baptist Theological Seminary, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies and a Master of Theology with a concentration in pastoral theology.
In October 2011, God allowed him to marry his wife, Cara, who has been a wonderful companion and godly encourager throughout their marriage. He received ordination to the ministry, pastored his first church in Hickman, KY, and has since served on pastoral staff for churches in Irvine, KY and Hamilton, OH.
Pastor Greg has a passion for expository preaching and is committed to making disciples of the Lord Jesus and advancing the kingdom of God through the gospel. When not reading and studying theology, you can find him on dates with his wife Cara, walking their dog Toby, working out, or finding deals at the Goodwill.
Pastor Darrell & Shirley Messer
Pastor Emeritus
Pastor Darrell Messer served as pastor of Immanuel Baptist Church in Riverview, Michigan from 1971–1976. He began serving as pastor at EBC in November of 1976 and continued as Senior Pastor until December 31, 2022. We celebrated over 47 years in ministry with a retirement celebration!
Additionally, Pastor Darrell serves as the Chaplain for the Sugarcreek Fire Department and Missionary Mobilization Director for Baptist Faith Missions. He has been blessed to be married to his wife, Shirley since August 1969. They have 3 children, Jason, Heather, and Heidi, and are grandparents to 4 grandsons, 3 granddaughters, and 2 granddaughters-in-law.
Educationally he has been blessed to obtain BRE, MRE, and DD degrees.
"I am better than I deserve." — Pastor Darrell's favorite saying
Pastor Dan & Angel Syrek
Pastor
More information coming soon.