Purpose/Mission Statement

Our purpose is to grow in loving God by walking in the Spirit, serving each other, and reaching out to our neighbours.

Vision Statement

Empowered by the Spirit, we see all members pursue a deep, personal relationship with Jesus, grow in faith, honour God in worship and with our daily lives, build each other up in love and serve those around us. We do this in order to further the Kingdom of God and to expand His church, ...together, in faith.

Value Statements

Together, in faith:

EVERYONE PRAYS (PRAYER)

We value the spiritual discipline of prayer, both individually and in groups for renewing an intentional relationship with God, and empowering the ministry of His church. (Ephesians 3:14-21, 6:8-20; Acts 4:23-41)

EVERYONE WORSHIPS (WORSHIP)

We value meaningful worship that is historic in faith, contemporary in communication, blends styles of music and roots people in God's word. (I Corinthians 11:2-16)

EVERYONE USES THEIR GIFTS (GIFT BASED MINISTRY/STEWARDSHIP)

We value vision-led ministry that is based on and uses the unique gifts that God has given each one who is a part of Immanuel, helping each other to discover and serve with these gifts of time, talents, and treasures and to care for God's world. (Romans 12:1-8; I Peter 4:10)

EVERY YOUTH PARTICIPATES (YOUTH)

We value the presence and participation of youth and their gifts in worship, ministry and mission, and desire their involvement in vibrant youth programs. (Psalm 127; Matthew 18:1-6, 19:13-15)

EVERYONE CONNECTS TO OTHERS (FELLOWSHIP)

We value fellowship that connects people in new relationships, builds up existing relationships, and has a special concern for those who feel unconnected to the Immanuel church family. (Galatians 6:1-2; Romans 9:12-16).

EVERYONE BELONGS (SMALL GROUPS)

We value personal growth and development for each individual, young and old, through a variety of effective small group settings. (Hebrews 10:24-25; Galatians 6:1-2)

EVERYONE POINTS TO CHRIST (MISSION/OUTREACH)

We value caring for our community and our world by building relationships with and enfolding those we can, sending others out to those we cannot, and meeting needs in our world through personal involvement. (Matthew 28:16-20; I Corinthians 15:35-58)

EVERYTHING SERVES OUR VISION (STRUCTURE)

We value a structure that empowers God's people in Immanuel for vision-centered ministry internally and externally. (Romans 14:1-8)

Strategies that flow out of our mission and vision

We strive to:

• honour and praise God through our individual and corporate worship

• have greater knowledge and a deeper personal relationship with our Lord

• show love and care for each other

• reach out to our community and the world

Our present priorities are:

• Need based evangelism

• Holistic small groups

• Gift based ministry