Leadership

Pastor Grayson Albers (PG) is our Senior Pastor. He grew up as a pastor's kid in Wisconsin, and he received his bachelor's degree from Concordia University-Wisconsin with a focus on biblical languages and pre-seminary studies. From there, PG received a four-year Masters of Divinity degree from Concordia Seminary St. Louis, Missouri. God then called him here to Immanuel in 2011, and he has been here ever since. Throughout his time here at ILM, he has been youth and young families pastor, site pastor, and now senior pastor. PG has a heart for assisting our community, serving on various boards and leading numerous local projects. PG is married to Kimberly, and they enjoy life with their 2 boys and 2 girls. When he is not serving in the Ministry or spending time with his family, he enjoys being in the woods, either hiking at state parks or hunting whatever is in season.

Vicar Darrell Becker has been a member at Immanuel Lutheran Ministries for more than 30 years. After serving the church as a teacher, elder, and most recently as president of the congregation, he is now studying for the Office of the Holy Ministry through the Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP) program at Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, Indiana. He adores his wife Tammy. They have two grown children, both married, and two grandchildren. Vicar Becker will assist the Senior Pastor with worship,  preaching and teaching, and his specific ministry focus will be on church administrative functions.

Vicar Matt Johnson has been a member of Immanuel Lutheran Ministries (ILM) for 15 years, serving as Elder, Bible Study teacher, music ensemble member, and IT/Sound engineer. After multiple careers in the military, government contracting, and healthcare, Matt is now studying at Concordia Theological Seminary – St. Louis in preparation to enter the Office of Holy Ministry as a Specific Ministry Pastor (SMP). As an SMP, he will have a specific focus on discipleship, walking alongside church members to foster spiritual growth as well as reaching out to those outside the church. He will also support ILM in various worship, preaching, and teaching capacities. God has blessed Matt with the love and support of his beautiful bride of 27 years, Joelle; their three daughters; Joelle’s mom, Jill; and the ILM congregation.

Robin has been our Director of Worship since 2018 and is married to Karen. They have  7 adult children and 10 wonderful grandchildren.  Robin has a Bachelors Degree of Music Education from Baylor University and a Masters in Organizational Leadership and Human Resource Development from Abilene Christian University.  He is passionate about heart-felt worship, expressing the beauty of Christ, and leadership development.  In his spare time he loves music, reading, and sports. 

Corrie is long time member of Immanuel Lutheran Church.  She  grew up in Rogers and is a graduate of  UMHB.  She taught for 31 years before retiring in 2019 and joining the ILM staff as Marca’s assistant.  Corrie love’s spending time with her family, watching sports (go Cowboys and Spurs) reading and singing. 

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Malinda serves Immanuel as Assimilation Coordinator. She has been a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church for many years, and has served as a leader on several of boards, including the Board of Directors. In her free time, Malinda loves meeting and serving people in the surrounding community.

Hannah serves Immanuel as our Communications Coordinator and works on our bulletins, newsletters, social media and websites. Hannah has been a member of Immanuel for over 10 years and has served in many capacities throughout that time. She graduated from UMHB in 2023 with a degree in music education. In her spare time, Hannah enjoys reading, practicing music, and spending time with her family.