Meet The Team
At Emmanuel, we’re led by a team of elders and supported by staff and volunteers who serve in different areas of church life. Here’s a little introduction to the people you’ll most likely see up front, hear from on Sundays, or meet if you come along to a group or event.
Our Pastor
We’re currently praying for a new Pastor, and are excited about who the Lord has in store for us!
Our Pastoral Assistant
Our Pastoral Assistant serves the church through preaching, discipleship, pastoral care, and outreach. Alongside his responsibilities as an elder, he helps support the ongoing ministry of the church.
James McAuley
James began serving as Pastoral Assistant at Emmanuel in June 2026 after graduating from the Irish Baptist College. He has served as an Elder since June 2025 and previously as a deacon from 2022. He is married to Jenny, and they have one daughter.
Our Elders
Our elders are responsible for the spiritual leadership and pastoral care of the church. They lead through teaching, prayer, shepherding, and helping us stay faithful to God’s Word.
Keith Edgar
Keith has been an elder at Emmanuel since 2017. He is married to Lori and they have two daughters. Keith works as a Mechanical Engineer and when he has time off he loves exploring God’s beautiful nature with his family.
Glenn Gilmore
Glenn has been married to Naomi since 2015, they also have 2 children. Glenn is an IBC graduate and training for the pastorate. He is currently working in the church as Pastoral Resident and also works part-time as a community care worker.
Andrew McNabb
Andrew is married to Claire and they live just up the road from Emmanuel in Maghaberry. Andrew serves full-time with Child Evangelism Fellowship and enjoys reading, good coffee and exploring the wonderful island we live on!
Our deacons serve the church in practical ways—organising ministries, coordinating events, and helping things run smoothly behind the scenes.
Throughout the church, volunteers lead in a wide range of areas—children’s and youth work, hospitality, music, tech, outreach and more. We’re so thankful for everyone who serves.
If you’re new and wondering who to speak to about getting involved, just say hello on a Sunday or get in touch—we’d love to connect with you.
We also have a small staff team who help with administration, communications, and supporting the ministries of the church.