Our Staff

Michael grew up in a Pastor’s home (his dad being his “hero”) and appreciates the godly heritage he received from his mom and dad. Rebecca’s parents live in Geigertown, Pennsylvania, where her dad is the administrator of High Point Baptist Academy.

Michael graduated from Northland Baptist Bible College in 2003 with a double major in Bible and Youth Ministries. From 2003 through 2008, the Saunders served the Lord at Harvest Baptist Church in Guam. Returning to the States, Michael was an Interim Senior Pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Anderson, Indiana for several months.

In their previous ministry, they have been used by God in reaching out to teens and building disciples as their youth group increased from around 40 to more than a hundred. In addition, Michael was instrumental in leading missions trips to New York, Ireland, Brazil, Pohnpei, Yap, and Saipan. The focus of these outreach opportunities included Open Air Evangelism, VBS programs, construction, basketball camps and preaching.

Michael’s passion for God and His Word are evident, as is his (and Rebecca’s) desire to build strong relationships with our teens and their parents. His creativity and energy along with his vision to build solid leadership teams will bring a new level of commitment to our Student Ministries program.

Geoff Chan joined Immanuel’s staff as Chinese Ministry Pastor in 2000. He and his wife, Eunice, were saved in 1976 when both of them were students at The University of Michigan. They have been members of Immanuel since 1981. Geoff received his bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and his doctorate’s degree in chemistry from The University of Michigan. Before joining Immanuel’s staff, Geoff has served on the Elder Board for nine years, and was active in leading Bible studies in the Chinese community. He was also employed as a research scientist in a local company before taking early retirement in 2008 to serve in ministry full-time.

Ken Marken is a graduate of Bryan College and Grace Seminary. He has served in several Pastorates in Indiana and Richmond. He retired in 1989 and moved back to Richmond and went on staff at Immanuel part time as Visitation Pastor in June of 1990, where he is still serving.

A graduate of Radford University, Becky earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education in 1972. Becky has also completed 15 hours towards a Master’s Degree in Learning Disabilities at VCU. She received her Master of Arts in Religion from Liberty Theological Seminary in 2007.

In January 1973, she married Mike. The Henrys came to Immanuel in 1973, and the two of them served as Youth Leaders from 1974 through 1986. Since that time this couple has assisted in church planting and faithfully served other churches. Becky’s teaching skills were honed in a variety of schools including Warwick Christian School (Richmond), Grace Academy (Roanoke), Richmond Christian School (Chesterfield), and several Chesterfield County Public Schools (from 1989 through 1999). The next nine years were invested as the Director of Children’s Ministries in another church where her ministry was greatly blessed.

Known for her passion, her vision, her devotion, and her skills, Becky brings to Immanuel not only her wide experience and knowledge but also love for Children and a dedication to excellence.

Caren and her husband Dave have served the Lord together in various ministries for 30 years.  In 1994, the Cummings moved to Richmond and joined Immanuel Baptist Church.  Caren has been serving on the Women’s Ministries leadership team since 2002, and in January 2009 became the director of Women’s Ministries.  Caren is a graduate of Bob Jones University with a degree in music education.  She is an active member of the adult choir, is a soloist, and has directed the children’s music ministry.  She is a speaker for women’s retreats and has taught Sunday school, Precept Bible studies, and other women’s Bible studies in several churches over the years.  She and Dave teach Growing Kids God’s Way classes, and have two grown children.

Drew Bowles is a graduate of Lee Davis High School.  He has attended Immanuel Baptist Church his whole life.

Naomi Corcoran’s first encounter with Immanuel Baptist Church was as an infant in the Nursery Dept. She attended Bryan College in Dayton, TN where she met and married John Corcoran. She has lived in Richmond all of her life except for a short time in Lynchburg, Virginia and Argyle, Iowa where John was a pastor at Bethel Bible Church. They have two sons, a daughter-in-law, and two grandsons. Naomi has been a legal secretary, medical transcriptionist, and now has served as the Pastor’s Secretary for 10 years.

Brenda Bowles is originally from Woodstock, VA and graduated from Lord Fairfax Community College with an Associate Degree in Secretarial Science. While studying there she met her future husband, Michael Bowles, and they married in 1975. They have a daughter, Kristi, and a son, Jeremy. She became a member of Immanuel in 1977 and worked in Pioneer Girls for 15 years. She has also been active in Women’s Missionary Fellowship for many years. She started working part-time at Immanuel as a receptionist in June of 1991 and became the Church Secretary in January of 1996.

Staff Bio to be submitted.