Mission Ministries
Emanuel is committed to serving "beyond the church walls" and reaching out to the community at large. Emanuel members serve both individually and collectively: through donations of material goods and time resources to the Food Bank and Christian Soup Ministry, Community-wide Thanksgiving Celebration and gifts to national and international missionary activities.
We also participate in a pair of ministries available to anyone, regardless of membership status: Stephen Ministry and ChristCare. Both were developed by Rev. Kenneth C. Haugk, Ph.D., a pastor and clinical psychologist.
The Stephen Series, consisting of Stephen Ministry and ChristCare, has been implemented in over 9,000 congregations representing over 100 denominations in the United States and in foreign countries.
The Stephen Ministry Program helps people experiences challenging or crisis situations by providing an encouraging companion for the journey. Stephen Ministers receive special training to support and encourage the care recipient for however long is needed. Learn more →
ChristCare groups are ongoing, small-group ministries that focus on four principles of discipleship and Christian growth. Learn more →
05.17.2008
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness but will have the light of life." -- Jesus (John 8:12)
