Thanks for taking time to visit Immanuel on-line. We hope you will use this as an opportunity to get acquainted with the truths we believe, the programs we provide, and the vision that we have to help you grow in your faith.

As the senior pastor it is my passion and goal...

To glorify God in the church
by equipping God’s people
to be Christ’s disciples
through His Word and by His Spirit.

If you live in the Richmond (Virginia) area, I invite you to attend our services and meet the people and families of Immanuel. I know your heart will be encouraged and your faith strengthened.

Sparky Pritchard
Pastor-Teacher

Twenty-six years ago – it was November 28, 1984 – Gary and Deby Wiley joined Immanuel, coming to us from Mesquite Bible Church in Mesquite, Texas.  Through the years we watched their children – Paul, Sarah, Leah, and Joel – grow up before our eyes.  Gary’s passion for the gospel and for the lost led him into the ministry as he served with Good News Jail & Prison Ministries locally and was supported by the church as one of our missionary families.

In the fall of 1992, as Gary and I enjoyed a lunch together, the possibility of his joining our church staff was briefly mentioned.  That was followed up with further discussions and on October 28, 1992, the Wiley family became part of the church staff with Gary serving as our Pastor of Christian Education and Missions.  Deby willingly served alongside her husband in the Nursery, Sunday School, Church Time, Wednesday Clubs and Vacation Bible School.  Together they gave of their time and energies to provide direction for the training of our children in the Word of God.