Our Staff

Since 1989 Sparky has served as the Senior Pastor of Immanuel with a strong commitment to expository preaching. Born in 1950 in Richmond, Virginia, Sparky has prepared himself for shepherding God's flock in a number of ways. After graduating from Bob Jones University with a B.A. and M.A. and pursuing postgraduate studies, he held a position on the faculty of that University. From 1976 until 1989, he was the Associate Pastor of South Sheridan Baptist Church in Denver, Colorado - a congregation with a membership exceeding 2000. During this period of time, he also had the opportunity of becoming the Team Chaplain for the Denver Nuggets of the NBA for five seasons (1984-1989).