Meet Our Team
Our Administrators
Pastor John Grohs- pjohn@immanuelrapids.com
Senior Administrative Pastor
I grew up in Western Iowa, Sioux City, where Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota meet along the Missouri River. My Family farmed. I had a variety of jobs and then attended Concordia Teachers College in Seward from 1977-1981 (9-year plan). I served Zion Lutheran as a DCE for 4 years--1980-1984. I began my Seminary experience in 1998 at the age of 44, serving Christ Lutheran my first 7 years and now here at Immanuel as Senior Pastor.
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Mr. Brian Betts- bbetts@immanuelrapids.com
School Administrator
I grew up in central Minnesota in a rural community outside of Kimball in which my family had a small hobby farm. I recieved a BA in elementary education with a concentration in Environmental Science from Concordia College St. Paul, MN. I later received a Masters in Educational Administration from Concordia University Wisconsin. It has been a blessing to serve at Immanuel in many roles since 1992 and currently serve as principal. I am the husband of Wendy and father to Caleb and Kaity. I enjoy cooking, gardening, and time at the lake.
Hometown: Clearwater, MN
Bachelor's Degree: Concordia University, St. Paul, MN
Master's Degree: Educational Administration, Concordia University, Mequon, WI