Our Core Values 

Since we treasure the One true and living God Who sent His Son (Jesus Christ) to bleed, die, and raise from the dead for the forgiveness of sins, we express our complete commitment to Him in the following core values:

The Word of God
Immanuel lives by the Bible; it is the only true foundation for life and ministry. The Bible must be lived out in our lives because we believe the Bible is God’s Word for what we believe and do.  (II Timothy 3:16-17)

Personal and Corporate Prayer
Immanuel believes prayer acknowledges our dependence upon God. Jesus valued, demonstrated, and taught the importance of prayer. Prayer is the absolute prerequisite for God’s power and blessing upon this ministry.  (Matthew 7:7, John 15:5, Acts 2:42, 4:31, James 5:16)

People’s Eternal Destiny
Immanuel believes that people matter to God, that Jesus Christ died for people, and the human race’s greatest need is to receive eternal life through faith in Jesus Christ.  (John 3:16, Romans 5:8)

Fully devoted followers of Jesus Christ
Immanuel believes that every Christian should be maturing in conformity to the image of Jesus Christ. Christian maturity manifests itself in obedience to God’s Word, and complete devotion to God in every area of life. Jesus commanded His followers to "make disciples of all nations…teaching them to observe all things I have commanded."   (Matthew 28:19-20, Ephesians 4:12b-13, Colossians 2:2, James 1:22-24)

God’s Worthiness
Immanuel believes that God created us to bring honor and glory to Him. True worship is to be an authentic response to God’s grace and work in our lives, and is to be done in spirit and in truth, and involves the entire heart, soul, and mind. Praying, testifying, and singing are a few of the ways we affirm God’s worthiness in our daily lives.  (Matthew 22:37, Acts 2:47, Revelation 4:11)

Authentic Christian Relationships
Immanuel believes that loving relationships should permeate every aspect of church life. We have a responsibility to care for one another and encourage one another to love and good works. Relationships are a vital part of spiritual development, and life change takes place best in small group settings or individual relationships.  (Romans 12:5, I Corinthians 12:27, Hebrews 10:24)

God’s Design for the Family
Immanuel strives to provide an environment which strengthens and encourages marriages and families. We also believe that the family is the foundation for teaching godly behavior.  (Deuteronomy 6:6-7, Matthew 19:6, Ephesians 2:19)

Christian Freedom and Grace
Immanuel believes that if the Spirit of God is to have complete control of this ministry, it must be in the context of liberty and grace, not law.  (Romans 7:6, II Corinthians 3:17)