Immanuel's Leadership

"He must hold firm to the trustworthy word as taught, so that he may be able to give instruction in sound doctrine and also to rebuke those who contradict it."  (Titus 1:9)

The Session

Reverend Neil Lodge

Reverend Neil Lodge has been a Pastor in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church since 1975.  He holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Gordon College and a Master of Divinity Degree from Westminster Theological Seminary.  Reverend Lodge serves on the Christian Education Committee of the Presbytery of New Jersey.  He is married and has four children.

Elder Michael Richards

In addition to serving as an ordained Elder since 1998, Michael Richards is the President of the Board of Trustees for the church, as well as the Clerk of Session.  Elder Richards has been a member of Immanuel OPC since 1991.  He is married and has two sons.​

The Diaconate

Elder Sammie Davis

In January of 2016, Sammie Davis was ordained as an Elder.  In addition to serving as an Elder, Sammie Davis is the Secretary of the Board of Trustees for the church.  Elder Davis served as a Deacon and has been a member of Immanuel OPC since 2000.  He is married and has two children.

Deacon Joseph Betts

As of October 2017, Joseph Betts was ordained as a Deacon.  In addition to serving as a Deacon, Joseph Betts has been a member of the Trustee Board and has performed the duties of the Sexton of Immanuel OPC since 1990.  He is married.