Pray for Emmanuel Baptist Church in Des Moines, Iowa
Emmanuel Baptist Church is an urban congregation located in Des Moines, Iowa. After walking through a season of significant decline, Emmanuel now stands at the threshold of a revitalization chapter—a time of hope, renewal, and faith-filled forward momentum.
As they prayerfully seek their next pastor, the congregation remains unified in mission: to reach people for Christ. They are committed to growing in their love for God, deepening their service to others, and becoming more faithful in their Gospel witness.
One of the steps Emmanuel is taking toward revitalization is utilizing the resource Becoming a Welcoming Church. The focus is on fostering hospitality, warmth, and Gospel-centered openness. Once this is completed, they plan to use The Hope Initiative, a tool designed to cultivate evangelism and community outreach through prayer.
The people of Emmanuel are excited about the plan God is unfolding and are trusting Him for what lies ahead. They believe this season is a new beginning, and they are walking forward with faith, unity, and purpose.
How You Can Pray:
- Pray that every effort would glorify God, keeping Him at the center of their revitalization journey.
- Pray against discouragement, that they would continually lean on the strength and guidance of the Lord.
- Pray for unity, especially in making hard decisions as they navigate change and growth.
- Pray for spiritual and numerical growth, both within the church and in the broader Des Moines community.