EWC History
At the turn of the twentieth century, a tent was pitched on the south side of Salisbury, where Rev. and Mrs. H.P. Adams obeyed the call of God to evangelize the area with the good news of Jesus Christ .This was the beginning of what is known today as the Emmanuel Wesleyan Church. In 1966, the church purchased a 12 acre plot of land on Rt. 50 and Shamrock Drive and on this land a new sanctuary was built. In 1982, Rev. Paul Miller led the church through a building program and added a 500 seat sanctuary.
In 1986, Rev. Tom Bunting came to Emmanuel. There were 94 people in attendance his first Sunday. He had a passion for souls and a vision to capture Salisbury and the surrounding areas for Jesus Christ. God began to fulfill that vision and soon the church was full. In 1996 Emmanuel began the process of purchasing an additional 18 acres of land joining the property and began construction on a new 2500 seat sanctuary. Dedication of the new facility was held Sept. 29, 2002. God is still blessing and giving the increase with an average attendance of over 2,000.
EWC Now
Here is what you can expect when you attend EWC:
- A strong emphasis upon the teaching and preaching of God’s Word.
- Powerful heartfelt contemporary worship.
- Dynamic youth programs with weekly services, Bible study and fellowship.
- Cutting edge children’s programs for kids ages 5-11.
- A strong commitment to community wide outreach.
- Weekly dedication to soul winning and discipleship.
- A world wide missionary vision.
- A warm and friendly evangelistic atmosphere in every service.
- A committed nursery program for ages infant-4.
- Empowering services where you will walk away refreshed and uplifted.
We are here for you whether you are spiritually curious or on a spiritual journey. It’s why every week we invest in authentic worship experiences that honor God and share His Truth in compelling and practical ways. It’s why we create opportunities every week that inspire and encourage you to share life with people on the journey- just like yourself.