Staff

Lou Fortier

Senior Pastor

913.649.0900 ext 7220
lfortier@Godfor.us

Pastor Lou came to know Christ personally more than three decades ago, and his life has never been the same. He is motivated by a love for God and compassion for people. The idea that, “Nothing is impossible with God” is a driving factor for helping people really find Jesus and grow strong in faith. Teaching the Bible with clarity, enthusiasm, and creativity is his passion.

In his natural habitat you might find Pastor Lou, playing with his family, exploring the great outdoors, skiing, checking out a movie, cooking (every now and then “dinner & a sermon” takes place on Sunday mornings), reading, working out at one of OP’s community centers, connecting with missionaries all over the world, cultivating one of Johnson Counties smallest gardens, teaching Greek/biblical studies, or even soaking up the sun on the beach!

Lou and Michele were married in 1985 and have three children (Brennan, Karis, and Jonathan). Michele is an educator by training (University of Florida). The pastor earned a Bachelor’s degree in Religion and New Testament Greek from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and Master of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. His dissertation title is Congregational Worship Renewal in the Light of Spiritual Gifts.”

Paul Geldart

Minister with Senior Adults/Pastoral Care

913.649.0900 ext 7268
pgeldart@Godfor.us

Paul Geldart was raised in South Carolina and graduated from Georgia Southern University in business administration. He attended Southwestern Seminary in Ft. Worth, TX and currently serves as Emmanuel Baptist Church’s Minister with Single Adults and Outreach. Paul’s goal in ministry is for people to understand that Christ is relevant to their lives today and that they can choose to follow Christ, resulting in changed lives.

Angie Moreno

Minister to Children

913.649.0900 ext 7264
amoreno@Godfor.us

Angie Moreno is a proud Texas native who for 8 years has enjoyed calling Overland Park home. She has pursued children’s ministry for most of her adult life and was formerly involved in children’s ministry at Prestonwood Baptist Church and First Baptist Carrolton. Angie received her degree and postgraduate education while in Texas where she also taught middle, elementary and preshool children. She was called to serve as Children’s Director of Emmanuel Baptist in July, 2003 and enjoyed a long history with Emmanuel as a volunteer and children’s leader before that time.

Casey Kapple

Minister to Youth

913.649.0900 ext 7262
ckapple@Godfor.us
Casey is an accomplished youth minister with 12 years of sound leadership and ministry experience. He is a creative visionary for effective youth leadership development. Casey has a huge heart for reaching kids who don’t know Christ and their parents with the truth of God’s love in Jesus.