Rev. Dr. Bob Zurinsky | Senior Pastor
bob@emmanuelphinneyridge.org
Bob was born and raised in West Seattle (and then Gig Harbor). He was originally planning for a career in medicine, and completed degrees in biology and biochemistry. After college, however, a fascination with Bible and theology took over, and he found himself in seminary at Regent College in Vancouver BC (with a little bit of Fuller Seminary and University of Oxford on the side). For 11 years before coming to Emmanuel, Bob worked in campus ministries at Seattle Pacific University, and during that period also completed the Doctor of Ministry degree at Drew University in New Jersey. Bob is ordained to Word and Sacrament in The Evangelical Covenant Church, and is married to the remarkable Dr. Danielle Reaves Zurinsky. He loves cooking (not baking), caring for his nephews, and figuring out what it means to speak and live the Christian Story in the 21st century.
Gabe Martinez | Church Administrator
admin@emmanuelphinneyridge.org (shared with admin team, for business correspondence)
gabe@emmanuelphinneyridge.org (for personal correspondence with Gabe)
Gabe grew up in Central Washington, and studied Music at Seattle Pacific University. He comes to this role with a wide variety of experience in business consulting, church ministry, and the hospitality industry. In his spare time he enjoys playing drums, photography, soccer, collecting movies on VHS, and searching for a tasty bowl of ramen. Gabe is our primary contact for building tenants, and for all business and financial matters.
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Em Weissman | Connection & Care Coordinator
em@emmanuelphinneyridge.org
Emily Weissman is a Seattle transplant, born and raised in sunny California. She has a B.A. from SPU and a Masters in Communication Management from USC. When she is not off organizing something, she enjoys corny dance movies, snail mail, and waffles. Contact Em if you are interested in the Congregational Care ministries at Emmanuel, or if you are looking for opportunities to connect and build relationships with others in the church community!
Victor Puentes Jr. | Facilities Manager
facilities@emmanuelphinneyridge.org
Victor lives on-site at Emmanuel and serves as our Facilities Manager – the first line of defense for maintenance and building issues. Born and raised in San Francisco and Seattle, and a graduate of the Berklee School of Music in Boston, Victor is passionate about music and community. He can be contacted for facilities questions through the email address above. To submit a formal maintenance request, tenants should contact the church office at admin@emmanuelphinneyridge.org so that requests can be assigned and tracked through our system.
Jansen Leggett | Worship Director
jansen@emmanuelphinneyridge.org
Jansen grew up in Richland WA on the dry side of the state. He attended Whitworth University in Spokane where he studied classical, jazz, and sacred music. He spends most of his free time cooking, hiking, and learning to play as many instruments as possible. Jansen works with Bob to plan Sunday worship services and coordinates the music at Emmanuel. Any musicians interested in joining the team on Sunday mornings should contact him!
Emma Heath | Kids Ministry Coordinator
emma@emmanuelphinneyridge.org
Emma grew up in Spokane WA where she attended Whitworth University and received a B.A. in Communication and Mass Media Studies. When she’s not working, Emma loves baking, enjoying the latest offerings of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and reading good books snuggled up with her adorable cat Nico. Emma is responsible for connecting with the needs of our families throughout the week, and preparing a safe, fun, and educational environment for kids on Sunday mornings. Contact Emma if you have questions about kids ministry or if you would like to join the team!
Charlie Martin | Church Janitor
Charlie grew up in Lake Villa, Illinois – a town located in northern Illinois about 60 miles north of Chicago. He studied at Northern Michigan University, where he received a bachelor’s of science. His full time job is at a Seattle-based petroleum company. In his free time he enjoy hiking, traveling, and collecting old VHS tapes!
(For questions or requests related to building janitorial services, please reach out to Gabe Martinez – admin@emmanuelphinneyridge.org)