Rev. Grace M. Emanuel is a born and bred New Yorker who has lived in the Bronx since age two. She is the mother of two sons and is a grandmother of two.
Her career training was at the Bellevue School of Nursing, and she became a licensed registered nurse in 1962. In March 2008, she retired as Assistant Manager of Core Operations/Training at the New York Blood Center.
In May of 1997, Rev. Emanuel was licensed to preach, and in 2006 was ordained by the Co-op City Baptist Church. She is the church's first Minister of Christian Education and Executive Minister under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Sheldon E. Williams. Rev. Emanuel has been a member of multiple Co-op City Baptist Church ministries. In 2005, Rev. Emanuel was named "Woman of the Year" by her Women's Day Committee.
Reverend Emanuel has pursued an education in Christian life by completing the three levels of Bible certificate programs at the New York School of the Bible and the Certificate in Christian Ministry Program at the New York Theological Seminary. She has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in letters from the College of New Rochelle. Rev. Emanuel completed the Master of Professional Studies in Pastoral Counseling at the New York Theological Seminary and is a Certified Pastoral Care Specialist. She has established the Lay Shepherds' Pastoral Care Ministry at the Co-op City Baptist Church to aid anyone seeking help in times of crisis.
In 2013, Rev. Emanuel became a volunteer with the Sexual Assault Treatment Program based at North Central Bronx Hospital. The program aims to aid male and female victims of sexual assault as they begin their journey along the medical and legal paths as survivors.
Rev. Emanuel says. "The Lord has called me, and He has gifted me to teach and to preach! He has blessed me with His presence, and it pleases me to do His bidding. He has enabled me and empowered me to tell His truth to a dying world in season and out, when they listen and when they don't; even so, I know He hears. To God be the glory!"
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