MISSION

Emmaus Missionary Baptist Church is a community of faith committed to God through Jesus Christ.

o As a body we seek to influence people for good, both far and near;
o We are dedicated to the common good through preaching and teaching the Word of God;
o Making disciples for Christ - one soldier at a time, and;
o Equipping future generations to serve others in the spirit of Jesus Christ.

OUR MOTTO
To participate in the body of Christ as responsible members. We do this by willingly changing our life styles and attitudes to live in obedience to Jesus Christ. Not living in a shelter, but by taking our faith into the everyday world we demonstrate to God that we have committed ourselves to be instruments to accomplishing His purpose.
PURPOSE/SCRIPTURAL FOCUS
To offer church members the opportunities to grow spiritually, mentally, physically and socially, in wisdom and stature, in favor with God and man as Christ did. (Luke 2:52)
OBJECTIVES
  1. To confront individuals with the lordship of Jesus Christ and its implications for their lives.

  2. To teach individuals the Holy Scriptures so that they may know Christ and make Him known to others.

  3. To teach individuals the importance of prayer for the development of a strong relationship with Christ and personal effectiveness in life.

  4. To enlighten individuals to the realization that the physical body is the dwelling place for the soul and that the soul is the temple of the Holy Spirit. To teach that good physical habits with a Christ-like attitude enhances spiritual growth. (I Corinthians 3:16)

  5. To participate in the body of Christ in responsible evangelism to the world.

  6. To create the atmosphere and develop the concept for each church function by: Worship / Warmth / Witness.