Thursday, April 6, 2017

Pastor Charles Schmitt - A Church Institution Built on Core Values

Like everything of importance, church institutions need to be built on core values, that help define them, and also too make sure that they head in the right direction, offering their members what they are searching for. Having core values, whatever type of organization you are, is the key to sending the right message to the customers, clients, members and followers, to give them an idea of the values that they hold on to. Immaunel's Church in Silver Springs, MD, is one such institution which welcomes thousands of members, who know they can trust in the church's ability to bring them closer to God by holding on to core Christian values.

Pastor Charles Schmitt is one such member of the congregation who helped develop the key values that define Immaunel's Church. Firstly, Immaunel's Church prides itself on being Spirit-filled. They believe in the infilling power and gifts of the Holy Spirit, and how it can help positively change lives, bringing in people in touch with their inner good. Secondly, Immaunel's Church place a strong emphasis on Bible Teaching. They focus on understanding and learning the Holy Scriptures to gain a Biblical world view containing a prophetic revelation of God, and help people find a more direct pathway to their spirituality.

Then, there is the idea of the Prophetic. Interceding for people who prophetically declare the Kingdom of God in the face of this world's injustices, declaring the return of our Jesus Christ, the restoration of Israel to Christ, and committed to reaching out to our local community, nation and the world. (Matthew 28:19-20).

Immaunel's Church also prides itself on being a Loving institution. They believe and desire to share the redemptive love of God to people of all nationalities and generations, and welcome people of all backgrounds. Involvement is also key to the Immanuel's Church philosophy. They are individuals who are fully involved and responsive to Jesus Christ's call— to see every person discover their purpose and be empowered to live it and accept their God-given gifts and ministries within each person in His church.

And finally, the Church believes in Purpose. Inspired by their core values, they are enabled to reach people who have not heard or experience the love of Christ. They are committed to spread His love throughout the world; in order to hurry His return within this generation. (II Peter 3:11,12). For Pastor Charles P. Schmitt, it is these values which make Immaunel's such a welcoming place for followers.