Allison Potratz was called in January 2023 to serve as the Associate Pastor for Youth & Family Ministries at Immanuel.  She grew up in Iowa and attended Wartburg College in Waverly where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work.  She graduated from seminary at The Master’s Institute in White Bear Lake, Minnesota and was ordained at Immanuel in March 2023.  Before coming to Immanuel, Allison served in various churches as a Children’s Ministry leader.  Allison is married to Andrew Potratz, Lead Pastor, and together they have three kids: Josiah, Annabelle and Samuel.  Allison and Andrew came to Immanuel in 2018 but have many past connections with Story City and Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp.  Email Pastor Allison

Chris is married to his wonderful wife, Kelly, and they have three boys, Joshua, Isaac, and Eli. Chris’ background includes 20 years of ministry serving in Children’s Ministry, Youth Ministry, Care Ministry, and Camping Ministry, including his seminary internship time at Immanuel. Chris and his family are members of Immanuel, but Chris is deployed as the Director of Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp just north of Story City.  Chris enjoys spending time at the lake, ministering to others, and occasionally preaching or leading songs at Immanuel when camp life allows!

Milianna is a Story City native and graduated from Roland-Story and then from UNI with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music. She teaches piano lessons and serves as Immanuel's accompanist for traditional and modern worship. Milianna attended camp (and even worked there!) for many years at Riverside Lutheran Bible Camp. Milianna frequently accompanies school and community concerts and musical productions during her free time. Milianna enjoys living life in Story City with her six furry four-legged companions. Email Milianna

Carol began serving as Immanuel's Financial Secretary a few years ago.  She handles all of the day-to-day accounting and bookwork for Immanuel!  She lives in town with her husband, and loves spending time with her local family and her church community.  Email Carol

Jordan grew up in the Des Moines area and has always been involved in music. He graduated from Grand View University in Des Moines with a K-12 music education degree in 2019. He taught elementary music in Des Moines for a few years, while working as an audio visual technician at Adventureland Park in the summers.  Jordan also spent 3 summers working at Riverside Bible Camp which is where he met his now wife!  In his freetime Jordan can be found disc golfing, cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, or spending time with his family. He now lives in Radcliffe with his wife-Cait, their cat-Tiny, and daughter Ceclia!  He is so excited to join the staff at Immanuel and make a joyful noise to the Lord!  

Amanda serves as Immanuel's nursery coordinator! She supervises the nursery every Sunday and Wednesday for our worship and youth events.