The mission of the Outreach Ministry is to share Jesus and the ministry of the congregation with unchurched persons in the community around us. We seek to reach out to those who do not currently have a church home and invite a response of faith in Jesus Christ and participation in Christ's mission, especially through baptism and membership in this congregation.
The work of the Outreach Ministry includes the following:
- Enabling guests to feel warmly welcomed at Emmanuel
- Assimilating new members into the life of the congregation
- Approaching unchurched persons and extending invitations to come and visit at Emmanuel
- Encouraging members to share Christ and invite friends and acquaintances to worship through their everyday contacts (much like they would share news of a good doctor or a wonderful place to shop)
- Working with the Communication Ministry to advertise worship services, programs, and events through community newspapers and news sources
- Evaluating the ministry of Emmanuel in terms of Christ's command to make disciples of all nations and the needs of our parish service area
