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.

Aaron Beasley is the Associate Executive Pastor of Multi-sites and eMicrosites. He joined staff in 2010 and has held numerous positions in Families Ministries as well as being a campus pastor for 4+ years. Aaron has amazing wife, Leyla, and is totally a girl dad to LucÍa and SofÍa. He loves the Indiana Hoosiers and all sports. He loves Settlers of Catan and other board games. He enjoys traveling as his wife is from Nicaragua and likes all things spicy. He also is a professional zamboni driver.

Ashley is the Associate Executive Pastor of Family Ministries. Ashley joined the Emmanuel Staff Team in 2015, serving in Family Ministries at the Franklin and Greenwood campuses, and also as Centralized Student Pastor.

Ashley and her husband Kevin (also an Emmanuel staffer) keep busy with their son Jude, and Winston, the labradoodle! Ashley enjoys house renovation projects with Kevin, puzzles, and trying new restaurants.

Cody is Greenwood Campus Pastor and the Associate Executive Pastor of Broadcast Campus and Counseling. Cody joined the Emmanuel Staff in 2018 as the Connections Director, prior to stepping into his current role. Cody and his wife Steff have two children - Parker and Carson.

Cody loves spending time with his family, and enjoys lifting weights, reading, playing video games, and watching Formula 1 with his wife!

Kelsey is the Associate Executive Director of Facilities, Finance, and HR. Kelsey joined the Emmanuel Staff Team in 2010 as the Middle School Assistant and has held a variety of positions on staff since. 

Kevin has been on staff since 2012. He has served in Production & Worship for 8 years & as Associate Pastor to Kyle Thompson for 2 years. Currently, he is the Associate Executive Pastor of Weekend Services. He enjoys serving the worship and production teams here at Emmanuel. If you know Kevin, you will also know that he is:

Matt is the Emmanuel Church Online Campus Pastor and Associate Executive Pastor of Media and Marketing . Matt and his wife Sarah have three children - Alivia, Abram, and Ally. They live on a farm in the Seymour area, along with a small army of dogs, cats, sheep, cows, and chickens!

As you might expect, Matt enjoys farming! He also likes golf and very much enjoys dates with his wife! Fun Fact: Matt served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2004 to 2010.

Andrew is the Franklin Campus Pastor. Andrew joined staff in 2017, and has served on the Greenwood facilities team and as the Greenwood Groups Director prior to joining the Franklin team.

Andrew is married to Cheree and they enjoy driving to new places together. Andrew enjoys bicycles, motorcycles, woodworking, and trying new restaurants with Cheree!

Andy is Seymour Campus Pastor. Andy and his wife LeaAnn have four children, all boys - Mark (wife Taryn and son Bennett), Aaron (wife Ellie), Adam, and Drew.

Andy enjoys sports, traveling, and working on cars. He also has a very strong musical background! Fun Fact: Andy traveled for many years with the Indy car Ministry, leading chapels and concerts as part of the Indy Car Series.

Cody is Greenwood Campus Pastor and the Associate Executive Pastor of Broadcast Campus and Counseling. Cody joined the Emmanuel Staff in 2018 as the Connections Director, prior to stepping into his current role. Cody and his wife Steff have two children - Parker and Carson.

Cody loves spending time with his family, and enjoys lifting weights, reading, playing video games, and watching Formula 1 with his wife!

Jonathan is the Garfield Park Campus Director. Jonathan joined the staff in 2016 as a part-time Greenwood Families Production Assistant. After graduating from IUPUI with his bachelor’s in Media Arts and Science he then became the first Garfield Park Campus staff member as the Facilities and Production Director.

Jonathan and his wife Carissa got married at the Garfield Park Campus in 2020 and they have a small, but extremely energetic, dog named Bentley. Jonathan enjoys woodworking, video games, and eating. Fun Fact: Jonathan has attended Emmanuel his whole life.

Matt is the Emmanuel Church Online Campus Pastor and Associate Executive Pastor of Media and Marketing . Matt and his wife Sarah have three children - Alivia, Abram, and Ally. They live on a farm in the Seymour area, along with a small army of dogs, cats, sheep, cows, and chickens!

As you might expect, Matt enjoys farming! He also likes golf and very much enjoys dates with his wife! Fun Fact: Matt served in the U.S. Coast Guard from 2004 to 2010.

Shay is Banta Campus Pastor. He joined the Emmanuel Staff in 2016 as the Banta Campus Kids Ministry Director. He launched young adults ministry "The 1824" in 2018 before returning to Banta as their Families Pastor.

Shay and his wife Sarah have a daughter, Lainey, and the best Sheepadoodle dog in the world, Wilde. Sarah works as a teacher in Perry Township. They love being a part of the community, finding new restaurants and coffee shops, and going to live concerts!