Meet the Officers
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Rev. Tim Marinelli
As of July 30th 2024, Rev. Tim Marinelli has been released from his pastoral position at Emmanuel Orthodox Presbyterian Church. He has been released to pursue a new call at a different church in Norfolk, VA. He will be greatly missed!
Rev. Tim Marinelli worked as a physical therapist for seven years. In May of 2015, he completed his M.Div training from Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in South Carolina and subsequently co-pastored a church for five years in Minneapolis, MN. After receiving the call to serve Emmanuel OPC, Rev. Marinelli was installed as pastor on October 9, 2020. He and his wife, Renita, with their 8 children, live in Elizabeth, CO. It is with excitement that he and his family seek to relocate and enter into a new ministry opportunity. Rev. Marinelli accepted a call on July 12, 2024 to a church in Norfolk, VA where he will become the new senior pastor for a new church body. Emmanuel OPC prays for the Lord to bless him abundantly!
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Scott Allen
Ruling Elder- Scott is a retired US Navy officer. He is married to beautiful Bonnie and they have 4 wonderful children and one grandchild. He was a deacon in the OPC before coming to Emmanuel. He also faithfully goes to a memory center in Parker to give weekly messages and to share Christ with the residents there. Scott works in industrial sales.
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Gerald Stanton
Ruling Elder- Having lived in several states and served with more than one leadership team, Gerald has given many years to church endeavors. He has shared his gifts in multiple area of responsibiility and currently is overseeing the AV and tech elements at church. This is his second time serving as an elder in a Presbyterian church. Vocationally he works as a software developer and is the father of 9 children. He and his wife, Heather, have been married for over 30 years. They have one grandchild while still raising their youngest children at home.