Church Staff

Wayne Davis became Pastor of EBC in February 2023. He and his wife Adria have been married for nearly twenty years, and they have three children: Abigail, Levi, and Isaiah. They are new to the area and look forward to getting to know the people and the region.

Wayne completed his theological training at New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary. He has served churches in New Orleans, LA, as well as Tuscaloosa and Butler Counties, Alabama.

Wayne has a hard time picking a favorite verse, because different ones speak to him at different times. The following verse has brought him great comfort:

“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor, a lifetime. Weeping may stay overnight, but there is joy in the morning.” Psalm 30:5 (CSB)

Becky Tilley has been the music director at Emmanuel since 2005. She is bi-vocational and currently is employed by Anthem. She has been married to Adam Tilley for 17 years and they have two sons, Brodie and Aiden.  

Becky loves music and the Lord has blessed her with a beautiful singing voice and great talent in directing our Adult Choir. She graduated from Smiths Station High School then obtained an Associate of Science in Music Degree from Chattahoochee Valley Community College.

Her favorite scripture is I John 4:18, “There is no fear in love, but perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.”

Joshua started in September of 2023 as youth minister at Emmanuel. He graduated from Smiths Station High School then pursued and obtained a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration and Accounting.      

        Josh has been married to Jessica for 15 years and they have 2 boys; Jax, 6 years old, and John, 3 years old.       

          The calling to teach children and help them grow in their love for the Lord started about 8 years ago. My wife and I jointly have this calling and together started teaching young children in 2015. Never did we think we would be called to work with the youth but when God called, we answered. My goal for the youth at EBC is to let Jesus use me to reach the lost, help continue and strengthen relationships with Jesus, supporting and helping the youth grow using their talents God has given them. 

         Josh’s favorite Scripture verse is Philippians 4:13-“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”