Pastor Ron Wolfe
Ron was born in Neosho, Missouri and raised in Penbrook, PA. He began his ministry as a youth pastor and director of Christian education in Parkersburg, West Virginia. From there he became a pastor on Cape Cod for 18 years and is now the senior pastor here at Immanuel Baptist Church since 1991. He has earned a B.S. in Bible from Philadelphia Biblical University, a Masters of Divinity from Eastern Baptist Seminary (Now Palmer Theological Seminary), and a Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling from The Master’s Seminary. He loves the Steelers and likes to play golf, but most of all he loves shepherding the flock here at Immanuel. Ron and his wife Joan have four grown children and nine grandchildren.
Gerry Gerard, Elder
Gerry was born in Hancock, MI and was raised in L’Anse, MI. He had initially planned to be a coach, but spent most of his career as a principal and school district administrator. He retired after 32 years in education. He enjoys playing tennis, swimming and reading. His primary ministries include visitation and biblical counseling. He and his wife, Deb, have 2 grown, married sons and 2 grandsons.
Norm Johnson, Elder
Norm was born in Iron Mountain and grew up in Dunbar, WI. He earned his BS from the University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point. He later earned his Masters of Science Education from Antioch College in Yellow Springs, OH under the National Science Foundation Scholarship program. He taught high school for three years at Pulaski High School in Pulaski, WI, then came to Iron Mountain where he taught chemistry & science for 29 years before retiring from IMHS. He enjoyed his career, seeing the young students learn what they needed to carry them on to their careers. He also was assistant coach for the wrestling team. Norm loves hunting & fishing with grandsons, woodworking & gardening. He and his wife Sonja have 3 adult children and enjoy their 8 grandchildren.
Lloyd Pryor, Elder
Bio coming shortly
Larry Thiel, Elder
Larry was born in Ludington, MI in 1957. He graduated from Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music in 1978 with a diploma in Bible and from Trinity International University in 1980 with a B.A in Psychology. He married the love of his life, Mandy, on Dec 20, 1980. After college Larry worked in Youth For Christ for 2 years and then moved to Kingsford when he went to work for MichCon/DTE in 1982. He has worshiped and ministered at IBC since 1990. Larry and Mandy have 3 adult children.
