EMERGE
Welcome to Emerge!
A Church Where Everyone Belongs
At EMERGE, we believe the Gospel of Jesus creates a community where every person is welcomed, valued, and loved.
Rooted in the Gospel
Our faith is grounded in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, expressed through the historic Apostles’ Creed.
Anyone who affirms this Gospel is welcomed into full fellowship at EMERGE.
Because in God’s Kingdom, no one is second-class.
An Inclusive Church for the Quad Cities
Emerge Church is an inclusive church that believes the love of God is for everyone. Our community includes people from many backgrounds, beliefs, and life experiences who are exploring what it means to follow Jesus together.
Our goal is simple: to create a place where people feel safe to explore faith without fear, shame, or pressure.
A Progressive Christian Church Rooted in Jesus
Emerge Church is also a progressive Christian church, meaning we seek to follow the teachings of Jesus with humility, curiosity, and compassion. We believe faith should inspire love for our neighbors, care for the vulnerable, and a commitment to justice and reconciliation.
We hold to the core message of the Gospel while welcoming conversation, learning, and spiritual
The Table of Jesus Is Wide
No matter your story, background, or journey of faith, you belong here.
A Church Where Everyone Belongs
“There is no second-class citizen in the Kingdom of God — and there will be none at EMERGE.”
— Pastor Jim
Why EMERGE?
We asked some people why they worship at EMERGE and here’s some of the answers we received:
EMERGE Streaming
Can’t join us in person? That’s ok!
We understand how busy life can be and that sometimes it’s just hard to physically make it to church.
For those of you that can't make a physical service, we stream live on Facebook every Sunday at 10AM!
Visit Us
Sundays @ 10am
1330 Spruce Hills Drive
Bettendorf, IA 52722