Rev. Shane Frederick

Greetings in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ!  My name is Shane Frederick, and I am humbled and honored to be your pastor. My wife Rachel and I are enjoying the opportunity to serve Emmanuel Church, the city of Carmi, the citizens of White County, and all who God places in our path. 

I am from Rockcastle County, Kentucky, and a graduate of Lindsey Wilson College.  I was  "saved by grace through faith" when I was 10 years old and accepted the call to ministry when I was 13.  I met my wife on April 5, 2008, and we married on June 19, 2010.  The Spirit of the Lord eventually led me to finish my Master of Divinity degree at Asbury Theological Seminary.  I have been preaching and teaching in some capacity since I was 15 years old. I have been a pastor since December 2008 serving in Nazarene and United Methodist Churches. 

My wife Rachel is also from the Bluegrass state and she was raised in a pastor's family throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  She is a double graduate of Lindsey Wilson College with her Bachelor's and Master's degrees in the Counseling and Human Services fields. She loves singing, conversation, and most of all: the Lord. 

There are numerous stories of God's grace in our lives. Nothing gives us more pleasure than hearing your stories and sharing Jesus with you. We are delighted to "serve the Lord with gladness and enter his courts with praise" at Emmanuel. "May the Lord bless you and keep you!"