ECBF STAFF

  • Pastor MICHAEL HUNTER | Senior Pastor

    206.722.0455 x202 |  mhunter@emeraldcitybible.org


    Pastor Michael Hunter and his wife, Pastor Sanetta, became the Senior Pastor and First Lady of Emerald City Bible Fellowship in June 2023. 

    He and his wife of 35 years have two sons, one “daughter-in-love” and two grandchildren.


    Pastor Hunter is committed to cultivating multi-ethnic ministry and believes it is imperative for the body of Christ to collaborate and work together as one.


    As a Pastor and a man of God, he is firmly committed to the Word of God in both practice and preaching, and also believes that each member of the body of Christ has a God-given gift, purpose and calling, and that the family is the fabric of our society.


    Prior to coming to ECBF, the Hunters pastored Spirit and Truth Worship Center in Kent, WA for 14 years. They have ministered in various capacities for over 30 years.

  • Sandra Nance | administrative pastoral assistant

    sanance@emeraldcitybible.org


    Sandra has been attending ECBF with her husband, Jamael, since 2008. They raised their granddaughter, Michal, in the Youth Ministry at the church, and she is now completing her undergraduate degree at Sandra's alma mater, the University of Washington. She is a retired school administrator, and serves on the Hospitality Team, Care Team, Reconciliation & Biblical Justice ministries. Her hobbies are reading, hiking, teaching senior exercise classes, working out with a personal trainer and traveling.


  • Jamael Nance | Office & Building Manager

    206.737.0035  |  jamael@emeraldcitybible.org


    Jamael is a musician and now a business owner from New Orleans who has a heart for God and motivating young people to reach their potential.  He and his wife, Sandra, and have had the blessing to pour into quite a few young people while living in Richmond, VA and now Seattle.  Working at Emerald City Bible Fellowship has been a huge factor in his walk with God.  

  • myra theriot | accountant

    accountant@emeraldcitybible.org


    Myra moved to Seattle with her husband of 40 years and started attending ECBF soon after. They moved here to join their two daughters and son-in-law. She is originally from south Louisiana, then was a resident in the Midwest for 24+ years where she was involved in local church ministry and a Bible College. No longer in hurricane or tornado country, she is enjoying the beautiful PNW, though does not look forward to being surprised by the rumblings of an earthquake!


    She is Gigi to her “adopted grandchildren” from another family. They bring much love and laughter to her life. In her free time she loves sewing, quilting, reading, quiet, as well as time with my family and friends.

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  • eben allen

    I have been a member of ECBF for 9 years, with my wife, Roxanne. Our three children were all born in that time. I lead our Men’s Fellowship ministry and have also served with Kingdom Kids. My hobbies tend toward the geeky, including things like fiction reading, group table games like card games or board games, and playing video games (especially in The Legend of Zelda series). I also thoroughly enjoy listening to sports radio about the Seahawks and Mariners, and if time and weather permit, my favorite way to relax is time in a hammock.


  • tim dailey

    30+ years at ECBF I have served on all ministry's, food, greeting, security, janitorial duties. This is my 2nd stint on the leadership council and I served 7 years on my first stint. I have been married for 33 years to my wife Denise we have 4 grown kids and 3 grandchildren, we adopted one grandchild at 19 months he is now 17 years old. I am a martial artist 1st degree black belt, love basketball, track, and football.

  • michelle arhens

    I started attending ECBF in 2013.  My husband, Ken, and I just celebrated our 35th wedding anniversary.  We have two grown children – Mary who is a graduate student in seminary and Michael who was recently medically discharged from the Marine Corps.  Michael is married to the love of his life, Kat, and they are expecting their first child in February, 2023.  I am a shareholder in the law firm of Mogren, Glessner & Ahrens, P.S. and my hobbies include working on my blog, anything having to do with tennis, as well as hiking, skiing, kayaking, reading and traveling.

  • fran hooper

    Fran has been a member of ECBF for 21 years.  She has served on the worship team, the hospitality team, Kingdom Kids, and the prayer ministry.  Her hobbies include baking, reading, singing, crocheting, knitting, cards and game night and working out at the gym when she is able.