Our Leaders

Yoki is a graduate of SBTS and moved to Durham in June of 2024 in obedience to God and in response to the call to pastor Immanuel Baptist Church. Yoki strives to shepherd God's people with God's word so that they may grow in the faith, hope, and love of Christ. He has a deep passion for equipping the local church to fulfill the Great Commission in its community and to the ends of the world. He has been married to his wife, Dawn, for almost 20 years, and they have three children. Yoki loves to meet people, learn their stories, and share life with them. When not at work, Yoki loves to cook, exercise, do martial arts, read books, and listen to podcasts. If asked, Yoki will readily admit that he has a "slight" book addiction.

God has called Grayson Caudill to pour into youth and to love people like Christ loves his church. Grayson has been married for two years to his wife Anna. He is a recent graduate of Liberty University and is currently enrolled at Southeastern Seminary. His primary role is to disciple the youth at Immanuel through teaching and modeling how to live a Christ-Centered life.

Worship through music is a key part of how we gather at Immanuel. Vicki has led the Praise Team and Choir for over 9 years. She has a heart for music ministry and a love for Jesus that overflows in worship through song. She is a second-generation Worship Leader with her mother serving before her. Vicki is married to Scott, and they have two children.