Leadership

Ron Milne is originally from South Carolina. He earned his Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in 1990. Ron also graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity in 1985. Ron loves spending time on beaches and with his family.

In 1984, Leo Barros committed his life to Christ. From a young age, he studied music and began to learn the violin at the age of 12. Leo, who comes from a line of ministers, has always been involved in music ministry in his grandfather's church, utilizing his gifts to serve God. In 1999, he graduated from Theological Seminary in Brazil with a degree in Church Music. He then continued his studies at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro and received his degree in 2010. In 2011, Leo and his family moved to the US, where he attended and graduated from Campbellsville University with a master's degree in music. Later, he moved to Fort Worth for his Ph.D. in Music. Finally, in October 2021, Leo began his music ministry at Immanuel Baptist Church. He is married to Claudiane and has three children: Leticia, Daniel, and Lucas.

Brandon has a heart for youth and loves to see youth grow in their relationship with Christ. He graduated from the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in May of 2018 and is currently pursuing his Master's in Biblical Counseling through Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He's married to his high-school sweetheart, Kaci, and they have three children: Alicia, Benjamin, and Karli. He joined our staff in August of 2020. He loves his Denver Broncos and Colorado Rockies. The best way to Brandon's heart is to play some disc golf with him. 

Madison was born in Shelbina, Missouri. She moved to Texas when she was 8 years old. Madison accepted Christ shortly after that and has been seeking him and his will for her life ever since. She graduated from East Texas Baptist University in 2021 with a degree in Elementary Education. After a year she felt God calling her into Children’s Ministry. God has given Madison a heart for children and a passion to see them grow in understanding of who God is and in relationship with him. Madison loves spending time with family and friends. She enjoys reading and hiking. A Bible verse that is important to her is “We have this hope as an anchor for the soul firm and secure” Hebrews 6:19

 Nicki Luther is our Director for Immanuel Baptist Church’s CDC. She was the Director of a center in Killeen for 17 years that specialized in inclusive childcare for children with autism, learning delays, sensorial and other needs. She has worked in this industry for over 25 years and is excited to be at IBC!

Margarita has been in our church office since 2015. She loves planning church events, crafts, chocolate, chips and salsa, lemonade & her Dallas Cowboys!! She has a heart for Children's ministry, Youth & Awana.  Margarita is married to Napoleon Rios and has three children: Jouvann, Bianca, Napoleon Jr. (PJ), and has three beautiful grandchildren.  She loves planning family get togethers & spending time with friends!
 

Pat Rutland has been an active member of Immanuel since 1991, serving in the music and children’s ministries.  A Christ follower since the age of 12, Pat attended McMurry University,  Asbury University, and Scarritt College for Christian Workers, obtaining degrees in Music Education and Church Music. A retired elementary music teacher, Pat has two grown daughters and a brand-new granddaughter.  She enjoys reading, watching all kinds of sports, and eating Margarita’s chocolate.  

Clau Barros was born in Brazil and is married to Leonardo Barros, with whom she shares three children: Leticia, Daniel, and Lucas. Saved by grace at age eight, Clau has been dedicated to church ministry ever since.
She holds a bachelor's degree in business from the Federal University of Mato Grosso do Sul and a Bachelor's in Church Music with a focus on Piano Performance from a theological seminary in Brazil. In 2011, Clau moved to the U.S. to pursue a Master of Arts in Music at Campbellsville University.
Passionate about music, reading, and fellowship, Clau finds joy in sharing life’s moments with family and friends.