Pastor Bruce Snyder has been a pastor for nearly 50 years! A Hoosier by birth, Pastor Snyder graduated from the Pastor’s course at the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago, Illinois in 1958. He served the Lord as senior pastor in six churches from Idaho to New York. He also served the Lord on two previous occasions here at Emmanuel and is very grateful to be back ministering in Toledo, especially to the seniors.

He is married to his companion and friend of nearly 50 years: Ellen. God gave them five children: Brenda, Bruce, Brent, Beth and Brian. They are the proud grandparents of sixteen grandchildren.

Pastor Snyder and his family are musically gifted and often sing special numbers. He enjoys home remodeling. This well loved pastor has a passion for the senior citizens and members at EBC.

"I am delighted to be shepherding the flock here at Emmanuel. God is so good to give me another opportunity to serve him in Toledo. I love preaching and I love people. It would be my privilege to hear from you. You can contact me by phone or by sending me an email from our contact page. Let me know how we can assist you."