Our Staff
Pastor Anders Nilsen
Pastor Anders has been the pastor at Emmanuel since June 2020. Anders and his wife Nichole moved to Virginia from Minnesota where he was serving a congregation, and she was was finishing up her medical school rotations. When he is not in the office or meeting with congregation members, you can find him at the gym, on the golf course, walking his two Bernese Mountain Dogs, or checking out a new brewery. Please contact the church office if you are in need of any pastoral care. You can reach Pastor Anders via email at pastoranders@elvb.org.
Robyn Reitzel, Administrative Assistant
Robyn has been a member of Emmanuel since 2011. She loves the congregation, tries to care for them, and loves that our members come to church when they are need of companionship. She enjoys cooking and getting her family together. She has been married since 1985 and has four sons and ten grandchildren. Robyn can be reached through the office email, admin@elvb.org.
Ed Thomas, Sexton
Ed is not only our sexton, he is a faithful Brother in Christ. Ed loves Jesus and serving in any way that’s needed. With a smile and a chuckle always at the ready. Ed is a Giants fan and enjoys the rewarding nature of his job.