our Leadership

Jud Jordan is Embark’s founding and lead pastor. He graduated from The Citadel with an undergraduate degree and from Columbia Theological Seminary with a Masters of Divinity degree. He has served as an associate and senior pastor of other churches before God called him to start Embark. He is an ordained Presbyterian minister with the Evangelical Presbyterian Church (EPC) denomination. To read more about his story, click the button below. 

Rachel Carter is responsible for "First Steps," where those new to Embark discover if Embark is the right church for them and learn how they can make a difference using the gifts and skills God has given them. 

Erin Henderson is responsible for helping people spiritually grow and find freedom in Jesus by overseeing children’s ministry, student ministry, and adult small group ministry.

Jeremy Woods is responsible for the Sunday AM experience which includes our worship service.

Mrs. Joyce Wannamaker is our Financial Secretary. She is responsible for managing Embark’s finances.

The pastoral staff team, led by the lead pastor, oversee the day-to-day ministry and operations of the church. They are responsible for the administration and development of the spiritual life of the church.

The elders are the governing body of our church. The elders, along with the lead pastor, oversee all aspects of the church by developing policies. They are nominated by the congregation and appointed by the current serving elders.

The oversight team is tasked with helping, guiding and resourcing the elders as needed. However, the primary purpose of the oversight team is to serve as a leadership, spiritual and operational resource to the lead pastor.

Lead Pastor & Elder
Embark Church

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Founder, Clem Ferris Ministries

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Lead Pastor, GraceLife Church

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Vice President, Patten Seed Company

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Professor, Manna University
Biblical Studies (Graduate Program Director), History, and Practical Ministry