Elders

Christopher Killebrew is our Head Elder. Mr. Killebrew is a multi-generation member of Immanuel and a life-long area resident. Christopher and his wife Julie have two children, and have served Immanuel together in a variety of ways over the years. When he’s not working hard at Jayhawk Fine Chemicals Corporation, Christopher is an avid reader and book collector, loves studying Scripture, and enjoys playing disk golf with family and yelling loud for the Kansas City Chiefs football team.

Perry Davis is Immanuel’s Congregation President. Raised in Purdy, Missouri, Perry is an active alumni of Missouri Southern State University. He and his wife Kimberly are long-time residents of Joplin and decades-long members of Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School. Now retired, Perry served for many years as an executive at Leggett & Platt. He and Kim raised four children, and praise God for a growing number of grandchildren. Serving as an elder and volunteering in a variety of…