Meet the pastor and staff of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, MO — a team called to serve Word and Sacrament ministry, Christian education, and the Joplin community. We are grounded in Christ, guided by grace, and growing to serve since 1897.
Leaders Serving Immanuel
Get to know those who lead and serve at Immanuel, including our pastoral staff, DCE, elders, officers, support staff, and volunteers. Click any profile to learn more about the people called to serve in this place.
Pastor and Staff — Immanuel Lutheran Church, Joplin MO
Immanuel’s ministry is guided by a three-person leadership team: Pastor Christopher Ramstad, who preaches and administers the sacraments; Jason Glaskey, Director of Christian Education (DCE), overseeing youth ministry, family ministry, and congregational programming; and Principal Mollie Ramstad, who leads Martin Luther School — Immanuel’s PreK–8th grade Lutheran day school. Together, the three serve as the ministry leadership team over all congregational and school ministries at Immanuel.
We worship Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:30 am at 2616 S Connecticut Ave, Joplin, MO 64804. All are welcome.
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Chris Ramstad
Pastor Christopher Ramstad has served as Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, Missouri since September 2023 — an ordained LCMS minister, MDiv Concordia Seminary 2018, and recognized School Shepherd of Martin Luther School. He leads Immanuel’s Word and Sacrament ministry alongside DCE Jason Glaskey and Principal Mollie Ramstad.
Jason Glaskey
Jason Glaskey has been serving Immanuel as Minister to Youth & Families since 2008. Born and raised in the Southeast Missouri town of Ironton, he started his college career at Missouri Southern State College in Joplin — quickly found himself attending church at Immanuel, helping with Youth Ministry, Sunday School, and singing in the choir. Discovering God’s calling to become a Director of Christian Education, Jason transferred to Concordia University in Seward, Nebraska, earning a B.S. in Elementary Education &…
Mollie Ramstad
Principal Mollie Ramstad leads Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO — a graduate of Concordia University–Nebraska with a BS in Elementary and Music Education (2010) and a Master’s in School Administration (2024). Under her leadership the school achieved full LCMS accreditation with 8 Strengths and 0 Deficiencies. She serves as part of Immanuel’s three-person ministry leadership team alongside Pastor Christopher Ramstad and DCE Jason Glaskey.
Kimberly Johnson
Kimberly Johnson has been serving God in our church office since 1984 — making her one of the longest-serving members of the Immanuel family. Originally from Lowell, Indiana, she has called Joplin and Immanuel Lutheran Church home for most of her life. Besides being responsible for all of Immanuel’s print publications and being the friendly voice you hear on the phone, Kimberly oversees much of the day-to-day operation of the church office. She works closely with Pastor Christopher Ramstad and…
Betty Lingenfelter
Mrs. Betty Lingenfelter has served Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School faithfully for decades — as a teacher, school board member, and now as the congregation’s organist. Her love for music carries her ministry forward at the organ bench, accompanying the Divine Service and the song of the congregation Sunday after Sunday.
Chas Ziulkowski
Chas Ziulkowski serves as Congregation President at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He is a long-time member of Immanuel and is glad to serve his brothers and sisters in Christ in this leadership role.
Tyler Ulibarri
Tyler Ulibarri serves as Congregation Vice-President at Immanuel Lutheran Church. He is a member of Immanuel, serving our church and school in a variety of ways with his family, and is honored to serve in this leadership role for the congregation.
Christopher Killebrew
Christopher Killebrew serves as Chief Elder of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Joplin, MO. Mr. Killebrew is a multi-generation member of Immanuel and a life-long area resident, serving alongside Pastor Christopher Ramstad in the spiritual oversight of the congregation. As Chief Elder, Christopher helps guard the faith and doctrine of the congregation and supports the pastoral ministry of Immanuel. Christopher and his wife Julie have two children and have served Immanuel together in a variety of ways over the years. When…
Lyla Glaskey
Mrs. Lyla Glaskey is a Called Teacher and Commissioned Minister of Religion (LCMS) at Martin Luther School, Joplin MO — teaching 7th and 8th grade for over a decade. A Concordia University–Nebraska graduate, she is an original playwright, choir director, and youth ministry volunteer whose ministry spans both Immanuel Lutheran Church and Martin Luther School.
Jennifer Lutz
Jennifer Lutz is a Called Teacher and Commissioned Minister of Religion (LCMS) at Martin Luther School in Joplin, MO — teaching 3rd and 4th grade, volunteering with youth ministry, and serving with Daniel Comfort Dog. A Concordia University—Nebraska graduate, Mrs. Lutz lives out her vocation across church and school.
Daniel Comfort Dog
Daniel Comfort Dog is Immanuel Lutheran Church’s LCC K-9 Comfort Dog in Joplin, MO — a Golden Retriever trained by Lutheran Church Charities to share the mercy, compassion, presence, and proclamation of Jesus Christ with those in need. Deployed nationally after disasters. Services always free. Commissioned January 15, 2023.