Meet the Staff
Jackie Allen – Lead Pastor
Pastor Jackie comes to Immanuel after spending the last five years serving with the North American Mission Board and starting a church in Arizona. Prior to moving to Arizona he served as Lead Pastor at First Baptist Miami, Oklahoma and Oak Grove Baptist in Cushing, Oklahoma.
A graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University, he has spoken at events across our state, ranging from camp pastor at Falls Creek to revivals and pastor’s conferences. However, his primary passion is to creatively communicate the Bible so that it impacts our daily lives.
He and his wife Tonya have three children; Josh, Hannah and Abby.
Chris Bell – Adult & Family Minister
Chris has been a part of the Immanuel family since May 2006. He is a graduate of East Central University and The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Chris served in the U.S. Army for eight years before answering God’s call to vocational Christian ministry. He and his wife, Kristin, have two sons, Brett and Brock. He is a Texas-born Sooner and a “born & bred” Dallas Cowboy and Texas Ranger fan!
“God is most glorifed in us when we are most satifisied in Him.” — John Piper
Brian Holland – Worship Minister
Brian Holland came to Immanuel on July 6, 2009 from Walters First Baptist Church. Originally from Marlow, Brian has been a math teacher, cross country coach, youth minister, missionary to Zimbabwe and worship minister. Brian and his wife Charmin have 3 children. Nathan is currently a junior at Oklahoma Baptist University, Connor is a sophomore in high school and Brianna is an eighth grader.
Brian graduated from East Central University with Music education degree and mathematics conversion degree. The members of the Holland household are Cowboy fans through and through, both professionally and collegiately!
“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to the power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen” Ephesians 3:20-21
Joey Dean – Student Minister
Joey joined the Immanuel family in January ‘07. He had currently served on church staffs in Norman and Oklahoma City. He married his wonderful bride Kristi on June 4, 2004. They have no kids or pets, though turkey and cows frequent their backyard.
Joey received his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Business from Oklahoma City University, and is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.
Joey is an avid OU fan and one day hopes to see the Texas Rangers win a World Series.
Mandy Robbins – Preschool Minister
Mandy Robbins began serving as Preschool Director in July 2007. She has been a member of Immanuel for 13 years. Mandy and her husband, Jon, have been married 7 years and have a 4 year old son, Nathan and a 2 year old daughter, Chloe. Mandy graduated from OU with a Bachelor’s degree in Special Education. It is her mission to “plant seeds of faith” in the hearts of our little ones as they experience God’s love and care in our church.
“In the beginning. . .” Genesis 1:1
Jesus said, “Let the little children come unto me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
Deanna Sanders – Missions Minister
DeAnna and her husband Johnny have been members of Immanuel Baptist Church for 12 years. DeAnna has served as the Minister of Missions/Evangelism since Feb. 2002. She received her BA Communications degree from Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas and her MA Religious Ed/Communications degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft. Worth, TX . DeAnna and Johnny have two children, Rachel is 23, a graduate of OBU, has returned to earn her Early Childhood Education Degree. Johnny, 21, is a junior Counseling major at OBU
DeAnna loves helping people find a place to serve in local and global missions. Contact DeAnna to discover how you can be an Acts 1:8 On Mission Christian.
Barb Spradlin – Children’s Minister
Barb has been at Immanuel for over 25 years as a member, and Children’s Minister for 14 years. She holds a degree from the University of Oklahoma in Elementary Education. Barb and her husband Mark have been married for 27 years and have three wonderful daughters Haley 22, Jill 19, and Taylor 16. Mark and Barb are grateful for the Christian education their children have received by being in church and having the influence and instruction of other Godly people in their children’s lives. This is the reason she would love to have the opportunity to work with you and your family in growing closer to Jesus Christ.
