Timeline
1929
Ma and Pa Peterson arrive in Burbank in 1929.
They join other Christians from Scandinavian countries for a home prayer meeting.
1930s
The prayer meeting becomes The Home Mission Group of Burbank in the 1930s.
Pa Peterson buys the Full Gospel Tabernacle in Burbank.
The building is restored and is called The Emmanuel Church of Burbank.
1941
Emmanuel Church celebrated its first service on June 8, 1941.
1940s-
1960s
During the 1940s, 50s & 60s a new sanctuary, a large Christian Education building, and a gymnasium were built. Adult, teen, and children’s ministries begin to grow. Emmanuel Church joined the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) denomination.
1970s
Since the 1970s there has been strong ministries to adults, children and teens.
Since the 1970s, Emmanuel Church has supported many missionaries around the world.
Every decade there have been many short-term missions’ teams sent around the world.
1980s
Since the 1980s a team has ministered in Tijuana once a month which continued into the 2020s.
During the 1980s a large, successful sports ministry is initiated which brings many families to the church.
2000s
During the 2000s ministries to the local homeless and the incarcerated were initiated as well as providing affordable housing to widows and the needy.