Our Staff

Matt Herron, Lead Pastor

Matt has been on staff at Immanuel since July 2006.  His favorite quote is "The gospel is the craziest thing I have ever heard in my life. And it is true!" (A Gospel Primer for Christians, pg. 96)  And he wants everday of his life to reflect that reality.  Matt's interests include football, movies, playing rugby, listening to sermons and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Kim, have four daughters (Maddy, Elly, Annie, Maicy) and a yellow lab (Lucy).

mherron@immanueltc.org

Ben Whipple, Associate Pastor

Ben has been on staff at Immanuel since July 2010. Since arriving at Immanuel Ben has still not developed the necessary love for hunting and fishing that true northern Michiganders possess, but he has grown to love the people, the scenery, and the burgers at Slabtown. He and his wife, Janet, have two sons: Isaac and Micah. They enjoy spending loud evenings at home, dancing and singing to such classics as "Five Little Monkeys" and "John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt".

bwhipple@immanueltc.org

Dave Sellers, Office Administrator

Dave came on staff at Immanuel in September 2011. Dave is passionate about teaching Biblical Truth and the power of the Gospel, especially to children. Dave has spent the last several years serving in camping ministry in Ohio and here locally at Lake Ann Camp where he was the Jump Start Program Director and speaker where his campers and staff know him affectionately as “Dangerous Dave.”

He and his wife, Kristi, have 3 children: Cardin, Reece, and Casteel. Raising their family in the Lord is a major part of their DNA. They love exploring God’s creation and having fun in the great outdoors. Join them hiking Pyramid Point, enjoying sunsets at Otter Creek Beach, or just playing a game of football in their front yard.

dsellers@immanueltc.org