Howard Tuten
HOWARD TUTEN
Director of Broadcasting/Onair Ministry/Music Board/Graphic Artist
I was born March 28,1972 on my mom and dad’s anniversary! I have been part of the vision of Immanuel Broadcasting since the beginning, as God spoke to my father to start the ministry. The whole family really became involved at this time without us even realizing it.
To make a long story short, like all men I wanted to get out on my own and prove my “manhood”. I wanted to prove I could make it on my own without anyone’s help. I soon found out I didn’t have anything to prove. What I did realize is how much I needed the Lord to guide my life because I didn’t know how. I went to Roffler hairstyling school where I received, and currently maintain, my master barber license. After many years I heard the Lord calling me “Home” to Immanuel Broadcasting. I have been here full-time since 1997 and have grown even closer to the Lord thru ministry experience. I have seen God do so many things thru this ministry and look forward to what He has in store for the future. Family:
My Lovely Wife Shannon!
I have the greatest wife on the planet. She is sweet, humble, tender-hearted and very beautiful inside and out! She is a godly woman and a great role model for our daughter, Krissa. She is also a very successful career woman who loves Jesus and enjoys life. Did I mention she has a great voice, too? (She wouldn’t say all of this about herself, so I will!)
She is the love of my life and my very best friend. I couldn’t imagine going through life with anyone else by my side. When God made her, He must have been thinking about me! xoxo
Our original wedding date was interrupted by “THE BLIZZARD OF THE CENTURY ” March 13, 1993. It started snowing the night of our rehearsal dinner. It snowed, and snowed, and snowed. We finally married on the 19th. The rest is history! (literally)
Krissa w/ Rocky!
Krissa is a wonderful blend of Shannon and me. She is sweet and compassionate like her mother, fun and silly like her father! She is a wonderful gift from the Lord. Krissa enjoys life and adores animals! She loves the Lord with all her heart, as well as her family and friends.
Krissa was born on March 7, 1997. The day she was born the nurse brought her to our room for us to tend to her. While holding her she stopped breathing in our arms and turned blue. The very breath of life was out of her. The nurse grabbed her and said, “Oh, JESUS….” The minute she said, “JESUS” Krissa started breathing again!!! They thought something was wrong with her (they kept her several days under observation) but we joined hands and prayed for the Lord to spare her life and heal her……He did! To this day she is rarely sick. God has a special plan for Krissa and she belongs to Him. We love her and are truely blessed to have her in our lives! She has an extraordinary singing voice and loves to listen to music.
My Favorite music/group(s): Toby Mac(Concert pic,yes we were that close!),Mandisa & David & Nicole Binion!
Favorite TV show(s): Watching FOOTBALL!!!, Criminal Minds, CSI NY, CSI Miami, Man vs. Wild, King of Queens, Discovery channel, and ESPN.
Favorite Food(s): “ON THE BORDER’S” Fish tacos – sounds gross, taste great!
Hot wings, chips w/salsa/guacamole, NY style pizza, and almost anything “GRILLED!”Favorite Hobbies(s): Shooting/collecting guns, Photography, graphic design, art, going to the movies with my wife and daughter, playing & watching sports, painting, entertaining/cooking for family & friends, and riding ATV’s. (I know it’s a lot, but I like to have fun!!!)
