Statement of Purpose :

Emmanuel Baptist Church is a community of baptized individuals who claim Jesus Christ as Lord of their lives and seek to serve Him daily. Recognizing the uniqueness of being a downtown church with a regional ministry, the purpose of Emmanuel is:

1. To provide distinctive opportunities for worship and study for the glorification of God and the maturing of the Christian;

2. To spread the Word of God's reconciliation and redemption through all the world that broken lives might experience salvation through Jesus Christ;

3. To provide special ministries for the unmet needs of the Alexandria-Pineville area, while maintaining traditional ministries and programs;

4. To provide a network of Christian fellowship and support where concerns and joys can be shared.