Our Team
Lily Jesmore
Women’s Ministry Leader
Lily is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse who has overcome co-dependency, fear, a love & sexual addiction, and enabling. Lily has been a part of Emmanuel Celebrate Recovery for 9 years. Lily leads the newcomer 101 group where she welcomes everyone to CR and explains the program and answers any questions that a newcomer might have. She is walking in freedom from the shame and guilt of her past and wants to love on and encourage other women. Lily gives back by sponsoring, leading step studies, and loving on others with her forever family.
Clark Jesmore
Men’s ministry leader
12 years free from Alcohol and 4 years free from prescription drug addiction, Clark has been a part of Emmanuel CR since its inception in 2013. God spared him on 2010 after a serious withdrawal from alcohol that included a 21 day stay in ICU. Afterward, he walked out a new man no longer addicted to alcohol, and today continues to share what God has done & continues to do in his life through teaching, sponsoring, step studies and fellowship with his “Forever Family” at CR.
Paula
Hello. My name is Paula. I’m a grateful believer in Jesus Christ. I’m a survivor of all types of abuse and an overcomer of many addictions including methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, alcohol, and love and sexual addiction. When I moved here, I was running from 22 yrs of extremely abusive relationships and everything that goes with that. When I began, I was angry, bitter, distrustful, and full of shame and guilt. But, I was set free from all of these and more, through working the 12 steps and 8 principles, slogans, and other tools that CR gives you. This program really works, if you work it!! Now I’m blessed to be able to give back by serving in leadership for 4 yrs. I’m currently leading the Women’s Addiction Group and Praise and Worship on Thursday nights, with live worship every other week. And also as the “T” in our T.E.A.M. The Training Coach for new and continuing education of leaders.
Michael
Michael is a survivor of childhood mental and emotional abuse, who is constantly working on progress with a clear understanding he will never be perfect. Michael joined the CR Leadership Team with the hope to help and support the progress in other people’s lives. While working on codependency, realistic expectations of others, and self-control; he is encouraged by God’s mercy and forgiveness in our lives. Michael has been a part of Emmanuel Celebrate Recovery for almost two years, participated in a men’s step study, and helps in The Landing. He is ready and willing to serve while fighting through his imperfections and working on his character defects. All glory be to God!!
Lindsey & Coltin
Leader, Co-Male Leader of Celebration Place
Lindsey and Coltin Fleming help lead and co-lead the kids in Celebration Place at Emmanuel Baptist in Pittsburg, Texas. They have been married for 6 years and have a five-year-old daughter, Charlotte who also attends Celebration Place. After losing their second daughter Olivia in October of 2020 they felt led to do something more for the Lord. So when Lindsey saw a post on Facebook about the local Celebrate Recovery needing leaders for the children, she told her husband and they both agreed that this is where God needed them. This is the same CR they attended when they were youth and now as adults they have been committed since July 2021 to helping the kids of Celebration Place.
Tricia
I’m a survivor of almost 7 yrs of childhood sexual abuse and an overcomer of love and sexual addiction. I came to Celebrate Recovery almost 7yrs ago, hurting and broken with no worth or confidence! God has freed me from the brokenness and showed me who I am in HIM! The tools in Celebrate Recovery helped break chains from childhood and taught me how to live a more fulfilled life chasing after God’s heart!! My heart and passion is to give these tools to teenagers and show them they are loved and wanted by our awesome Father! God has blessed me to do just that as a leader of our Landing which is the High School age CR program!
Alvin
Hi my name is Alvin Dunn and I’m a grateful believer in Jesus Christ. Walking in freedom from addiction’s alcohol and prescription pills and street drugs. Through celebrate recovery and working the steps I’ve been able to overcome my hurts, habits and hang ups. I’m currently serving as a leader in cultural communities, welcome home and other men’s groups. This program works if you work it. I know because it helped me. Thanks for letting me share.
Tasey
Hi! I’m Tasey. I am a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, rape, and abuse of all types from a former spouse. I struggled with problems of self-worth stemming from that abuse. With Celebrate Recovery, I have been free from that for 9 years, knowing that I am a daughter of the one and only King of Kings. I am the leader for the women’s abuse group. I also serve as the encouragement coach. Providing encouragement whenever and however God leads.
Amanda Shaw
Hi, I am Amanda. I am a very grateful believer in Jesus Christ my Lord and Savior. I struggle with control issues and enabling stemming from many different types of childhood abuse. Currently I am working on letting go and letting God. I am currently the Ambassador Apprentice.