Ministers

The Rev. Dr. Randy Bush is serving as Immanuel's interim pastor during this season of pastoral transition. He came to Milwaukee in April 2024 after completing an interim ministry term at Woods Memorial Presbyterian Church in Severna Park, MD. Dr. Bush also served two long-term pastorates in Racine, WI and Pittsburgh, PA, as well as short-term assignments in Zimbabwe, Kansas and Missouri, before moving into Transitional Ministry in 2022. He has degrees from the University of Kansas, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Marquette University, and he and his wife Beth have two young adult children, Ian and Charlotte. 

The Rev. Robert W. Ater came to Immanuel Church in 2004.

A primary focus of his ministry is the invitation and integration of new members into the life of the congregation. He also provides pastoral support to the Membership Committee, MIssion Committee, Information Technology Committee, and the Board of Deacons.  Rev. Ater currently serves on the boards of Southeastern Wisconsin Common Ground and the national NEXT Church organization.   He has degrees from Franklin College, Princeton Theological Seminary, and Rutgers University.