meet our STAFF team

Rev. Michael Fredericks

LEAD PASTOR

Email: michael@immanueltruro.org
Twitter: @mfredrx

Michael & Julia grew up in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley, and came to Immanuel in 2019 after pastoring 9 years in Perth-Andover New Brunswick. Michael is a graduate of StFX University (BA) and Acadia Divinity College (MDiv).

Michael’s a film buff, Survivor superfan, a multi-instrumentalist, a lover of great music, an avid listener of podcasts and audiobooks, and a gifted communicator. He’s a father of five and is very happy to spend time hanging out with his wife and kids. Michael loves Jesus and the local church, and wants the local church to be more like Jesus.

Hannah Marriott

ASSOCIATE PASTOR OF MISSIONS AND NEXT GEN MINISTRIES

Email: hannah@immanueltruro.org

Hannah serves as Associate Pastor of Missions and Next Gen Ministries at Immanuel, where she loves walking alongside kids, youth, and families as they discover what it means to follow Jesus. She is passionate about helping people experience God’s unconditional love and see how it shapes everyday life.

She is a wife and mom who loves coffee, cozy mornings with a good book, and exploring new places. Evenings are often spent with her husband, sharing conversation, laughter, or a favourite show.

For Hannah, the purpose of life can be summed up in one word: love. God loves all people unconditionally, and we are called to love Him and others.

ALICIA FERGUSON

Children’s Ministry Director

Shannon Smith

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Email: office@immanueltruro.org

Shannon grew up in North River, N.S. and still lives in the community today. She and Dave have been married 22 years, and have an awesome son Chris! Shannon enjoys early mornings, beginning with a Bible Study and catching up on texts and messages from family and friends. God, family and friends would sum her up. She loves being a Mom! She also loves being outdoors, working on plants, trees, and digging in the earth. "bloom where you are planted" a favorite saying. She loves music and her zumba class.

We are so thankful to have Shannon’s smiling face and joyful personality greeting you on the phone or in the office.

Peter Garrett

CARETAKER

Peter & Lori Garrett came to Immanuel December 24, 2008. Over the years, they have served in many capacities within IBC. Peter has been married 30+ years, and has a handsome son, Alex, and two beautiful daughters – Jessica & Rebecca. All three children have left Peter & Lori ‘empty nesters’. He enjoys spending time outside working around his property, playing Sudoku, and watching a few Netflix series with Lori.

Peter loves being of service to his Lord by helping out with various church events, and of course, being the ‘Mr. Clean’ for Immanuel.

Andrea Dykeman

Worship Director

Andrea was born and grew up in Truro. She and her husband Ted have lived in Truro most of their lives, with a few years living in Halifax. Andrea & Ted also own a local business in town. They have a son, Evan, currently attending NSCC, as well as a daughter Alyssa, who is married to Glenn Rowe who live in Moncton NB. Andrea grew up a country girl loving nature, animals, music, riding horses and getting dirty. She loves her family and loves when they can all experience down time together (which sadly is rarer than they would like).

Andrea has been involved in music and worship for as long as she can remember. From a very young age, she was singing. She later discovered that expressing her love for Jesus through music was a deep form of surrender. She has no formal training in music, but has a deep appreciation for all styles and expressions and has made life her training ground.

Andrea took on the role of Worship Director in a more official capacity in 2021, but had been doing it unofficially and strictly on a volunteer basis for many years. She loves working with the wide variety of team members and ability levels. The collaboration brings people closer to feet of Jesus each Sunday.

“Worship expands my gratitude and sense of wonder of who God is. It allows me to be vulnerable and express my heart while inviting others to join me.”