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Pastor Braun and his wife Anna have three children, Kyah, Dillan, and Hailey.  Pastor Braun graduated from Concordia University in 2006 with a Pre-Seminary major and Theological Language minor.  He completed his seminary education in 2012, graduating from Concordia Seminary in St. Louis with a Master of Divinity degree.  His first Call was as associate Pastor of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Austin, TX.  He then served as Senior Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Penfield, NY, for just under eight years.  Pastor Braun has been serving at Immanuel Lutheran Church and Academy since August of 2023.  He enjoys spending time with his family, teaching, baseball, football, and being in nature as much as possible.

Carrie Ann is the ministry leader of youth grades 6th-12th grade. Her passion for working with middle- and high-school aged youth is evident through the many activities, Bible training sessions, and local/national/international mission trips she leads.

Todd leads in a variety of growing programs designed to meet the needs of children and their families, from infancy through elementary school. Todd trained for education ministry at Concordia University and served as Director of Christian Education (DCE) in St. Louis, MO and Edmond, OK.

Chris leads the Music Ministry of Immanuel and directs the instrumental groups. Chris has his degree in music from the University of North Texas and has served in church music for 30 years. He is an internationally published composer with Concordia Publishing House among many other publishing companies worldwide.

Music Ministry Programs: Chancel Choir, Men’s Choir, Schola Cantorum, Music Makers, Handbells, Orchestra, Praise Band, and Brass.

Rebecca directs the Chancel Choir and Schola Cantorum Children’s Choir for children aged 1st-8th grade at Immanuel. She has been singing, teaching, and conducting professionally for over 25 years. Rebecca received her Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from Centenary College of Louisiana and her Master’s degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy from the University of North Texas.

Tammy provides administrative leadership for many of Immanuel's day-to-day operations. She prepares worship materials, coordinates church communications and special events, and supports the financial, operational, and ministry functions that help the church serve its congregation. Tammy has faithfully served Immanuel for more than 20 years. Outside the office, Tammy enjoys spending time with her grandchildren and cherishes every opportunity to be with her family.