Emanuel and Carmen Gaskins are natives of Paterson, NJ. They met in 1996 during a church service.
Serving in their local ministries for more than 20 years, the couple joined Bethany Church in 2014. The Gaskins believed that Bethany Church had something to offer them and they in turn had something to offer Bethany Church. Emanuel served on the worship team, taught the men’s small group, and served as an Elder. Carmen served as a greeter, usher, and children’s ministry worker. In 2020, Emanuel felt called into Pastoral Ministry. With God governing their steps, they accepted the role as Campus Pastors for the Paterson campus of Bethany Church.
Outside of ministry, Emanuel is a Licensed Insurance Broker, serving small businesses in 26 states and is the Sole Proprietor of Kings Prodigy Graphic Designs.
Carmen holds a BA in Psychology and a MS in nonprofit leadership from Fordham University. After working for more than 10 years in the mental health industry, Carmen transitioned in childcare and is currently the Director of Bethany Christian Academy, a school she helped establish.
Emanuel and Carmen have been married for 26 years and they have 4 children, Nicholas, Nia, Naomi, and Nathan; 2 bonus children, Patricia, and Sean; and 2 grandchildren, Keagan, and Alanna.
They believe that God has sent them back to their hometown to serve and they are committed to doing the work for the Kingdom of God.