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Richard Emmert is an East Tennessean called to Manley Baptist
Church in March, 1979. He began his pastoral ministry in 1965
with Richland Baptist Church in Blaine, Tennessee. In 1972, he
became the pastor of Rykers Ridge Baptist Church in Madison, Indiana.
From 1976 to March of 1979, he was pastor of the First Baptist
Church of Seymour, Tennessee. Pastor Emmert is a graduate of Carson-Newman
College and holds the Master of Divinity degree and Doctor of
Ministry degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in
Louisville, Kentucky.
 With
over thirty years experience in the pastoral ministry, Dr. Emmert
brings wisdom and understanding to his preaching, counseling,
and pastoral responsibilities. Under his leadership, Manley
Baptist Church has grown from a membership of 700 to over 2,200.
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Dr.
Emmert has a passion for God and people and a heart for prayer.
Using the Gospel of Jesus Christ to draw people together, he is
leading the membership of Manley Baptist Church to grow deeply
in love with Jesus Christ and with each other.
He
envisions every member: growing in Christ; involved in meaningful
ministry; rooted deeply in caring, supportive relationships
and uniquely sharing their faith.
Dr.
Emmert and his wife, Faye, have four grown and married children
and nine grandchildren.
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