Emmaus Road Core Values

  1. Grace Based Ministry – The understanding that growth occurs through processes as well as events; growth is a journey. Growth is understood as a rollercoaster with high times and low times and a lot of excitement and fear in between. The grace of God allows us to “enjoy the ride.”
  2. “Keeping It Real” – An organizational culture that encourages leaders and members to be honest and open about where they are in their spiritual journey.
  3. Relevancy – Ministering to people where they actually are. Bringing the Word of God into dialogue with the real world lives of people.
  4. Deep Worship Experiences – The presence and grace of God can be directly experienced in times of extended musical worship.
  5. Altar Services – God powerfully reveals himself through the Body of Christ in extended times of prayer for one another.
  6. Relationships – Evangelism, fellowship, discipleship, ministry and worship all find their proper context within authentic community.
  7. Mentoring/Leadership Development – There is no success without successors.
  8. Involvement – People learn more by doing than hearing and watching.
  9. Spiritual Growth – Leaders and members must be continually growing in their relationship with Christ.
  10. Numerical Growth – An indicator of true spiritual growth is numerical growth; The Great Commission is not optional.
  11. Fun And Laughter – God intends his children to enjoy life and one another.
  12. Challenge – Pursuing ambitious but realistic goals is essential to the journey of faith.
  13. Commitment – Christ made high demands of his disciples; so must we.
  14. Innovative Programming – Programs must be excellent. Because our environment is always changing our programs must be regularly evaluated on their effectiveness.