ABOUT US
We are a church built on the Word Of God, the power of prayer, and the love of community.
Services Every Sunday
8am and 11:15am
OUR MISSION
To lead people to become committed followers of Jesus Christ.
CORE VALUES
Christ at the Center, People Matter, Beyond the Walls, Excellence, Grace Inspired Giving, & Cultural Relevance
OUR VISION
A community of Christ-followers being transformed by the word, inspired by love, impacting the world.
OUR AMAZING TEAM
Jasmine Butler
Worship Pastor & Facility Rental Lead
Stella Begonia
Receptionist
Cassandra Carter
Finance Clerk/Worship Leader
Natalie Ellis
Children, Tween & Youth Director
Sandra Kissoon
Admin Assis. To Rev. Jason C Reynolds, Senior Pastor
Deacon Ben Johnson
Facilities Manager
Sharon Neeley
Finance Manager
Pastor Jason C. Reynolds
Pastor Jason C. Reynolds is the Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Jose, CA. Since arriving at Emmanuel in 2012, Pastor Jason has helped to revitalize the ministry by redeveloping the worship service format, creating new ministry opportunities, engaging young families and successfully renovating the worship center. These changes have reenergized the church and drawn new members.
Driven by his dedication to evangelism, Pastor Jason has led innovative projects that were created in effort to fulfill both the spiritual and physical needs of the community. Some of these efforts include, the Labor Day Gas Buy Down, 3&3 Pentecost Worship Service at Santa Clara Convention Center and Emmanuel Cares. Pastor Jason has led the charge in reshaping the financial standing of the church by refinancing church debt and leading the church in a giving campaign that has raised $1.4 million above tithes and offering to date. In addition, Pastor Jason has a unique gifting in the area of creative arts. He has written and starred in multiple theatrical productions, such as Miracle on White Road, The Magnifcat, In Defense of the Cross and The Incarnation.
Pastor Jason has received multiple awards and recognition for his leadership from a variety of organizations, such as the California Legislature Assembly and the African American Community Service Agency.
Pastor Jason earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Master of Arts in Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. With a firm belief in continuing education, he has also received a certificate from the Executive Education program at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and in 2018 became a Senior Fellow of American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley.
Pastor Jason is very active in his surrounding community. Currently, he is partnered with the San Francisco 49ers and Police Officer Associations from around the country to improve relationships between police and communities of color. He is also a member of the Community Advisory Board to the Chief of Police in San Jose, and has been a community trainer for the San Jose Police Department on procedural justice. In 2014, he was a founding member of an interfaith group of clergy and laypeople called Claiming the Beloved Community, to improve the relationships and accountability of local law enforcement. Within this group, he meets with the Mayor, Chief of Police, Independent Police Auditor, NAACP, PACT, and multiple faith traditions to collaboratively create solutions for the city of San Jose. In 2018, Pastor Jason became an Adjunct Professor at Evergreen Valley College in the Philosophy Department teaching Intro to Ethics helping to inspire and guide young adults.
Pastor Jason is happily married to Poch'e (Po-Shay) Reynolds and they have two sons,
Jadon (Jay-Den) Reynolds and Jason Reynolds II (affectionately called “Bubba”).
Driven by his dedication to evangelism, Pastor Jason has led innovative projects that were created in effort to fulfill both the spiritual and physical needs of the community. Some of these efforts include, the Labor Day Gas Buy Down, 3&3 Pentecost Worship Service at Santa Clara Convention Center and Emmanuel Cares. Pastor Jason has led the charge in reshaping the financial standing of the church by refinancing church debt and leading the church in a giving campaign that has raised $1.4 million above tithes and offering to date. In addition, Pastor Jason has a unique gifting in the area of creative arts. He has written and starred in multiple theatrical productions, such as Miracle on White Road, The Magnifcat, In Defense of the Cross and The Incarnation.
Pastor Jason has received multiple awards and recognition for his leadership from a variety of organizations, such as the California Legislature Assembly and the African American Community Service Agency.
Pastor Jason earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Master of Arts in Divinity from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago. With a firm belief in continuing education, he has also received a certificate from the Executive Education program at Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, and in 2018 became a Senior Fellow of American Leadership Forum Silicon Valley.
Pastor Jason is very active in his surrounding community. Currently, he is partnered with the San Francisco 49ers and Police Officer Associations from around the country to improve relationships between police and communities of color. He is also a member of the Community Advisory Board to the Chief of Police in San Jose, and has been a community trainer for the San Jose Police Department on procedural justice. In 2014, he was a founding member of an interfaith group of clergy and laypeople called Claiming the Beloved Community, to improve the relationships and accountability of local law enforcement. Within this group, he meets with the Mayor, Chief of Police, Independent Police Auditor, NAACP, PACT, and multiple faith traditions to collaboratively create solutions for the city of San Jose. In 2018, Pastor Jason became an Adjunct Professor at Evergreen Valley College in the Philosophy Department teaching Intro to Ethics helping to inspire and guide young adults.
Pastor Jason is happily married to Poch'e (Po-Shay) Reynolds and they have two sons,
Jadon (Jay-Den) Reynolds and Jason Reynolds II (affectionately called “Bubba”).
Dewayne Sweet
Lead Musician/Music & Media Director
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