Church Officers

One long-established model of church government is that form known as the Presbyterian or Elder-based system of government. Simply stated, Immanuel Church is governed by a board of Elders, with this board including both Pastor and laymen. While elders are reponsible for the minstries of Word, Sacrament and Prayer, deacons are also ordained to carry out other ministries of the church. They are to see to it that first, the needs of the members are met and then to meet needs of those outside the church as the church is able.

Church Affiliation

Beyond the local church level, Immanuel is connected to other churches in a group called a presbytery, and presbyteries are connected also in a still broader group known as the Confederation of Reformed Evangelical Churchs (CREC). The immediate direction and emphases of Immanuel Church are determined at the local level, while the presbytery level of government exists as a stabilizing and appellate level, as well as providing refreshing regular meetings and like-minded fellowship.