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.

Daniel Barros is serving as our Youth Interim and brings a genuine heart for the Lord and a passion for students. At 20 years old, Daniel has been raised in church his entire life and has developed a deep love for Jesus and a desire to see young people grow in their faith. He enjoys connecting with students, encouraging them in their walk with Christ, and helping create a welcoming environment where they can learn and grow together.
Daniel also has a strong love for music and enjoys using it as a way to connect with others and worship God. A fun fact about Daniel is that his favorite color is red. His enthusiasm, servant’s heart, and love for the Lord make him a great encouragement to our youth ministry.

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!
 

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.

Beth Stokes serves as our Part-Time Secretary and is a wonderful addition to our church staff. She is known for her kind heart, warm spirit, and genuine love for the Lord. Beth has a passion for serving others and enjoys helping support the ministries and daily operations of the church.
Her friendly nature and willingness to help make her a blessing to both our staff and church family. Beth’s heart for Christ and her servant-minded attitude reflect the love and care she brings to everything she does.

MaryAnn has faithfully served as our Financial Secretary for over 20 years. During that time, she has shown great dedication, integrity, and care in overseeing the church’s financial records and helping ensure that everything is handled accurately and responsibly.
Working faithfully behind the scenes, MaryAnn plays an important role in supporting the ministries and daily operations of the church. Her many years of commitment and service have been a true blessing to our church family, and we are grateful for the experience, reliability, and faithfulness she brings to her role.