| Date | Event |
| May 22nd, 2005 | Kevin Binkley accepts invitation by the Pastor Search Committee to preach at the Austin Baptist Chapel in Austin, Minnesota with kind permission from Pastor Paul Brown |
| June 5th, 2005 | Kevin Binkley preaches for Emmanuel Baptist Church in view of a call |
| June 12th, 2005 | In special business session, the motion to call Kevin Binkley as Senior Pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church passes by large margin |
| July 3rd, 2005 | Pastor Kevin preaches his first sermon before the congregation |
| August 14th, 2005 | Pastor Kevin is licensed to preach by a motion brought in a special business meeting |
| August 28th, 2005 | An ordination council, moderated by Leo Endel, is conviened to examine Kevin Binkley. The council's recommendation is unanomous approval. Present at the Council were Leo Endel (Moderator, Executive Director of the Minnesota/Wisconsin Baptist Convention), Bill Williamson (Inquisitor), Jim Kelly (Clerk), Paul Melton (Staff Minister of Music), Josh Rhoades (Staff Youth Pastor) John Walls, Chuck Hermann, David Sandifer, Jim Snead, Wayne Nix, Les Stevens, Steve Melvin (Staff Minnesota/Wisconsin Baptist Convention), Bob Ray (Pioneer Association Missionary) and Jim Benson (Chairman of Deacons). |
| September 4th, 2005 | In a celebration-style, special worship and business session, Kevin Binkley is ordained to Christ's ministry at Emmanuel Baptist Church. In addition to hearing Kevin's testimony of salvation and call to ministry, Jim Kelly presented the recommendation of the Ordination Council, Lee Aase and Dr. Alcorn both brought personal testimonies. Paul Melton shared in special music. Leo Endel brought the charge to the Church. Steve Melvin brought a charge to the candidate. With Jim Benson presiding over the special business session, the motion to ordain Pastor Kevin passed unanimously. A dessert fellowship followed and was well attended. |