Those serving at Immanuel
Deacon Ian Snyder was consecrated and installed as the deacon at Immanuel in 2022. He serves under Pastor Lovett in the liturgy and divine offices throughout the week. Dcn. Snyder is trained as a classical artist and teaches art and algebra at Concordia Academy - Wichita.​
Pastor Mark Lovett received his Masters of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, IN, in November of 2006. He was sent to Kansas were he has served as sole and senior pastor of three churches, served often as Circuit Visitor, and on various boards and committees of the Kansas District of The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod.
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Pastor Lovett was installed at Immanuel on the Confession of St. Peter, 2020.
Pastor Michael Brockman was installed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in August of 2023 as Chief Catechist and at Concordia Academy Wichita as Chaplain - both of these in semi-retired mode. He teaches theology at the Academy on Mondays and Fridays and serves during the week conducting Matins, the Mass or Vespers as needed for the Academy and doing Sunday preaching or Bible Class at Immanuel. He is enjoying getting to know the members, the building and the traditions of Immanuel Lutheran Church.
Kristi Lovett
Parish Secretary
Kristi began as parish secretary in September of 2023 after a career of various administrative positions.
She is mother to three mostly grown children, and yes, she happens to be married to Pastor Mark Lovett!
Kristi enjoys singing soprano in the Immanuel church choir and in her Sweet Adelines women's chorus and quartet. She also enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, playing piano, reading, and crocheting.
Becky Schmidt
Parish Music & Organist
Becky Schmidt has been part of the music ministry at Immanuel Lutheran Church since 1998. She works with a variety of choirs and instrumentalists in addition to playing the organ. One of her passions is sharing the musical responsibilities so that others can serve the Lord through their musical skills. Becky is grateful for the opportunity to serve through music and to work with so many amazing musicians. Becky also teaches music at Cooper Elementary and lessons in her home. In her spare time, she loves spending time with her family, going on walks in nature, and diamond painting.