Emmanuel welcomed Reverand William A. Kittinger, Jr (Pastor Will) as our Lead Pastor starting July 20th, 2023. To quote Pastor Will he's "coming home", having been baptized, confirmed, married, and ordained at Emmanuel. Prior to returning, he served 6 years at Emmanuel Lutheran in Naples serving as Associate Pastor of Mission Development.

 

 Pastor Will is married to his wife, Jacqui and they have one daughter, Elisha. He is just as passionate about his family as he is doing ministry and spends most of his free time with them. Together they enjoy good food, the outdoors, beach life, and always learning more about their Southwest Florida home from their neighbors.