Pastor Samuel Smith

Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church

Pastor Smith grew up in Broadlands, IL, where he attended Immanuel Lutheran Church of Broadlands.

For undergrad, he attended Concordia University Nebraska in Seward, NE, where he received a Bachelor of History with a minor in Philosophy. 

In 2024, Pastor Smith graduated from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with a Master of Divinity.

Pastor Smith has began his first call to Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charleston, Illinois following his Ordination and Installation in July 2025. He is currently living in Charleston, IL, and pursuing a Master of Sacred Theology, with a focus on Medieval History.

Come Visit Us

Our services are on

Sunday Mornings at 9:00am

with Sunday School starting at 10:15am

Faith

Faith is a gift of God which He places in our hearts through His Spirit. It is part of every activity that we do, every meeting that we hold. We believe in our Lord, and our actions are a reflection of His grace, mercy and love at work among us.

Scripture

The Bible is the Word of God, the only source of knowledge about God and His forgiving love. The Bible is the way God speaks to us still today with His truth. These sacred Scriptures were written by men but as they were inspired and guided by the Holy Spirit. Therefore what the Bible says is true and without error. 

Community

Immanuel as a Church is a fellowship of all who have come to faith in Jesus Christ as their Savior and Lord. God has given His Church two great gifts to continue its growth and life; Baptism, to create faith, and the Lord’s Supper to nurture that faith. As that church we gather in community, we grow in His Word, and we serve with His love.

RACHEL PEARCY

Operations Manager

EMILY DUE

Marketing and Social Media

CASSIE BREWER

Preschool Director