Senior Pastor Steven Borst has been at Immanuel since 2008. He and his wife, Kim, have 5 sons and enjoy traveling -- especially to the beach. He's an avid reader, enjoys sports, and really loves serving God's people.
Discipleship Pastor Robert Jones came to Immanuel in 2019. He and his wife, Alison, have one daughter and one son, and enjoy having family adventures. He enjoys drawing and crafting new ways to share the Gospel with others.
Special Ministries Pastor John McCombs has been serving Immanuel in various capacities, but decided he wanted to serve the Lord as pastor as he nears retirement. Upon completion of the SMP program from Concordia Seminary St. Louis, John was ordained and installed in 2024. As a long time resident of Riverside, John enjoys the many beautiful and unique things that our city has to offer.
Mrs. Jean Kempe is our Director of Christian Education. She has served our children and teens at Immanuel since 2003. She and her husband Nathan enjoy good food and good company. Her favorite color is orange, and you'll recognize her by her joyful laugh.
Dr. Elvin Rodriguez is our Director of Worship Arts. He and his wife, Linette, are both gifted musicians and teachers who have a heart for the Lord and His people that is rarely matched. He loves creatively bringing music into the hearts and lives of the saints.