Background
The Emmaus Project resulted from of a creative assessment undertaken by the Long Range Planning Committee of the Assembly Council. The Long Range Planning assessment identified the following statements as an important focus for strategic planning and developing an overall vision.
- Visibility and relevance that result in change in the world. How can the PCC make a visible and relevant contribution to positive change in the world?
- Christ-centred living that nurtures and empowers individuals to embrace God’s world. How can that kind of living be nurtured?
- Committed leadership that is prepared to take risks. How can we encourage and develop that kind of leadership?
- Congregational vitality that enables courageous choices. How can we encourage congregations to move forward in intentional mission?
- Effective structure that supports meaningful ministry and mission. How do presbyteries and the national church support this goal? How may our structures become more effective?
In all of these areas presbyteries play an essential role. The Emmaus Project is an initiative designed to enliven and strengthen presbyteries.
“Mission is not a mere function of the church; it is its natural expression of it its life together in Christ.” Bill Easum
The Emmaus Project Design Team
- Wes Denyer (Convener)
- Harry Klassen (Project Coordinator)
- Lesley Bolton (Event Coordinator)
- Derek Macleod
- Marty Molengraaf
- Kristine O’Brien
- Lori Ransom
- Colleen Wood