Our Leadership
Pastors & Elders
Vineyard Church of Ithaca

Nathan & Heather Emmelhainz
Lead Pastor and Lead Elder
Together Nathan and Heather lead our church family in many ways both in deed and in example. Additionally they are co-leaders of the Ithaca Kinship group and each lead a kinship group on Monday nights.

Tim & Paula Brown
Elder
Tim serves on the Elder Board and as our Worship Director. His wife Paula partners with many ministries in the church and they co-lead the South Hill Kinship Group.

Mike & Alyssa Foster
Associate Pastor and Elder
Mike is an Associate Pastor and serves on the Elder Board. He and his wife Alyssa co-lead the Justice Kinship Group. Alyssa leads our Vineyard Kids ministry.

Mike & Marsha Heisler
Associate Pastor and Elder
Mike serves on the Elder Board and as an Associate Pastor. He also leads the Cafe Ministry Team and contributes towards the maintenance of the church building. His wife Marsha co-leads the Women’s Ministry.

Angela Sorensen
Church Administrative Assistant
Angela wears many hats in her role as the Church Administrative Assistant and she also leads the Offering Counting and Hosting Teams. Angela is pictured here with pictured here with her husband Phillip.