Mike Hesse served in parish ministry for forty-two years, serving as an Associate at Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Tallahassee, Florida, planting Holy Cross Church in Pensacola, and serving as Senior Pastor of St. Andrew’s (later Immanuel Anglican Church) in Destin, before stepping down in 2015. He has returned to serve as Interim Pastor as the parish seeks God’s direction for a new Pastor. Fr. Mike and his wife, Claudia, make their home in Destin, have been married 54 years, and have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. He enjoys family, boating, fishing and reading.
Clergy & Staff
OFFICE HOURS : Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30am-5pm
Office staff ALSO available by phone/email on tuesdays: 850.837.6324 / immanuel@iacdestin.org
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FR. MIKE+ HESSE
Interim Priest
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JON BRYAN
Deacon
A fifth-generation Floridian, Jon is ordained as a vocational (permanent) deacon and serves in this volunteer role assisting the Rector at the altar and in other ministries. He is a long-time professor of geology and oceanography at Northwest Florida State College. He enjoys reading, teaching and writing, and is especially interested in science-faith dialog and a sacramental understanding of Creation. Jon and his wife Sylvia have been married since 1984 and live in Niceville.
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CHARLENE ROBERTSON
Noah's Ark Preschool Director
Charlene has been with Noah's Ark Preschool since it's inception in 1997. Her walk with the Lord began when she was 13 years old. Noah's Ark's vision is to be a place where children learn both social and academic skills in the midst of a community where the love of Jesus Christ is taught and lived.
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ALLISON YII
Administrative Assistant
Growing up with a Chinese father gave Allison a love for people of all cultures and a passion for traveling. She was drawn to God and His People at a young age and continues seeking His Truths as a lifelong journey. With Jeani's help, Allison keeps the parts to the Immanuel office wheel moving by assisting the Priest, connecting people, managing Immanuel's Special Events and more.
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JEANI TAYLOR
Secretary
With Holy-Spirit gifts galore, Jeani continually prays for, encourages and loves on the staff and family of Immanuel. As well, she plays a vital role in the office as she keeps the database current, creates bulletins, posters and promotional items and assists in a myriad of other ways. jeani.iacdestin@gmail.com
