Pastor Joshua Martyn

Josh Martyn, Pastor


I am so excited to be here with you all in serving as your pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church.

My wife, Natalie, and I have been married for 19 years and have known each other since 3rd grade. Natalie and I grew up down in Southern California in Fullerton. In 2005 I attended Wartburg Theological Seminary in Dubuque Iowa where I earned my Masters of Divinity degree in 2009. I have served three other churches as a solo pastor in Riverside California, associate pastor in Clinton Iowa, and senior pastor in Dubuque Iowa.

We are so happy to be back in California to be closer to our families. My wife and I have two children; Sarah, 17, and Timothy, 13. I look forward to getting to know you and if you ever something please reach out and let me know.


Danny Dye, Youth Director

Danny Dye, Youth Director

Danny Dye has been Immanuel's youth director since 2007.  Danny's oversees all aspects of youth ministry in our congregation and supervises the Children and Teens Committee. He leads a weekly meeting for Sr. High Youth on Sunday evenings, and works together with Pastor David leading Immanuel's weekly confirmation program for Jr. High youth. Danny has developed a large and exciting Vacation Bible School/ Day Camp for children of the church and community, with Immanuel's older youth serving as leaders. The youth group also spends time reaching out to the community with service projects.  Activities for all ages include a Pumpkin Party, Living Nativity, and an Easter Egg party and hunt. Annual trips he leads include a mission trip to Mexico, Confirmation Camp at Mt. Cross Lutheran Camp, youth conferences in San Diego and Thousand Oaks, as well as whitewater and skiing trips. Danny’s hobbies include golfing, running, swimming and anything else to keep him from getting old.


Ed Johnson, Praise Team Director

Ed Johnson, Praise team director

Ed Johnson joined Immanuel's staff as Praise Team Director in 2018. In this position he leads music for the 9 AM Sunday worship service and other special occasions, while playing guitar and singing as part of the team. He also plans worship music for the services, and directs rehearsals of the Praise Team. Besides his position at Immanuel, Ed performs regularly with his Brazilian jazz band, Novo Tempo; an acoustic American Roots ensemble called Cabin Fever; and co-directs the annual holiday concert of the Gryphon Carolers. Ed has taught private lessons in guitar and voice in the Bay Area and beyond for many years. 

 


Melody Bast, Organist, Choir Director

Melody wright BAst, Organist and Choir Director

Since February 2015 Melody Bast has been leading our congregation's 11:00 worship service as Organist and Choir Director. Melody brings excellent skills on the organ and piano. She plans worship, directs our choir, and creates many opportunities for congregational members to use and grow their musical talents. Melody also works together with handbell choir director, Carla Schick, in planning and accompanying handbell anthems, and together they oversee opportunities for children's music ministry. In addition to her work at Immanuel, Melody works with other area congregations to enhance their music ministry and is an accomplished piano teacher.