Emmanuel Fellowship Church

03/07/2026

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02/14/2026

01/27/2026

FROM THE REFORMATION PROJECT

We are deeply saddened to share that, on Friday, Dr. James (Jim) Brownson passed away at the age of 70, surrounded by his family.

Dr. Brownson was a New Testament professor at Western Theological Seminary in Holland, Michigan, and the author of the seminal 2013 book "Bible, Gender, Sexuality: Reframing the Church's Debate on Same-Sex Relationships."

Jim was an early supporter and board member of The Reformation Project, and his contributions both to our work and the church overall were extraordinary. He was a profoundly gifted teacher and scholar, and the original series of lectures he gave at our inaugural conference in 2013 are still available to watch and learn from on our YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1f0KD-B0Z8).

But even more than his mind, what stood out most about Jim was the depth of his character and his faith. Many church leaders become affirming privately but opt not to share their views publicly. Jim could've taken that path, but instead, he chose to speak out about what he believed to be right and use his gifts to elevate the theological debate about same-sex relationships.

In the process, Jim produced the single finest academic work about the Bible and same-sex relationships, significantly strengthening the quality of the affirming case and powerfully changing the conversation in the church. His work touched and transformed the lives of thousands of people, including countless Reformation Project supporters, ambassadors, and conference attendees who were able to share their gratitude with him in person over the years.

If you would like to send flowers to the Brownson family or leave a tribute to Jim, please visit this link: https://www.langelandsterenberg.com/obituaries/james-brownson. We are deeply grateful for this wonderful man, a fierce and brilliant advocate for le***an, gay, bisexual, and transgender Christians who we know has now been told, "Well done, good and faithful servant."

Dr. James Brownson, professor of New Testament and author of "Bible, Gender, Sexuality," lectures on gender complementarity and biblical interpretation. Deli...

01/24/2026

IMPORTANT NEWS

Due to inclement weather, we will NOT gather for worship TOMORROW, January 24th. Please stay safe and warm. Pray for snow plow drivers, homeless folks, and any others caught out in this weather.

01/16/2026

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As the U.S. government escalates its discrimination against trans people, religious communities must escalate their support of the trans community.

12/21/2025

Follow the link for a good article on bridging the gap between LGBTQ+ Christians and their non-affirming family and friends.

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12/15/2025

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12/14/2025

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

Worship service is CANCELED TODAY due to severe weather conditions. Please stay safe and warm.