Dr. Samuel Parkison is the Pastor of Teaching and Liturgy at Emmaus Church. He holds an M.Div and Ph.D. from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sam oversees Community Groups and our Liturgy at Emmaus as well as serving as the secondary preacher. Sam has been married to Shannon for eight years and they have three sons. 

Ronni is one of the founding pastors of Emmaus Church. Over the last 7 years Ronni has held significant preaching responsibility, oversaw our pastoral residency, and lead our groups ministry. He holds degrees from Southwest Baptist University (B.A. in Biblical Studies) and Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary (M.Div.) He is currently writing his disseration for his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Midwestern Seminary. He and his wife, Kristen, have been married for four years and have one daughter. 

Dr. Matthew Barrett is an Associate Professor of Christian Theology at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and is the Executive Editor of Credo Magazine. Matthew and his family have been members at Emmaus Church since 2018. Matthew serves as a community group host and an Emmaus Kids teacher, as well as providing numerous theological resources for the people of Emmaus. He is married to Elizabeth and they have 4 children. Matthew is also the author of a number of books, including; Simply Trinity, Salvation by Grace, 40 Questions About Salvation, and None Greater. 

A science teacher by vocation, Adam serves the people of Emmaus through pastoral care, teaching, counseling, and prayer.  Adam has his M.Div from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.  Adam also trained for pastoral ministry in the Emmaus Pastoral Residency as part of our first class of residents.  Adam serves as a community group leader and gives oversight to our deacons. He and his wife, Elizabeth, have been at Emmaus since our first Sunday. Adam and Elizabeth have three beautiful children.