Emmanuel Church
The name “Emmanuel” means God with us—a powerful reminder of the divine presence in our lives. Inspired by Isaiah 7:14, we believe in the promise fulfilled through Jesus Christ:
Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and will call him Emmanuel.”
This Scripture forms the foundation of our identity as a church. It is not only a name—it is a calling.
Pastor Sheeba Dawood
I am the daughter of a Muslim father and the granddaughter of a Christian pastor—two legacies that once pulled me in different directions. Though I longed to carry my grandfather’s faith, I drifted into the ways of the world. It was during my Ph.D. studies in Nanoscience at UNC Greensboro, in a season of isolation and searching, that I encountered Jesus again—quietly, deeply, and undeniably.
That encounter transformed everything. I surrendered my life to Christ and accepted a pastoral calling I could no longer ignore. Today, I serve as a pastor at Emmanuel Church, helping others walk in the truth of Scripture, while also leading Minerva Lithium, a clean energy company I co-founded. To some, science and faith may seem at odds, but I see them as deeply intertwined. Both require wonder, discovery, and trust in what is unseen before it becomes real. I believe God placed me in both the lab and the pulpit to serve in unique ways—and I embrace both callings with gratitude and humility.
My mission is simple: to serve God, love people, and lead with purpose—both in the pulpit and in the world.
Our Mission
Our mission at Emmanuel Church is to embody and share the love, grace, and teachings of Jesus Christ.
Our Commitment & Values
“We embody the Word of God.”
“We nurture the Word of God.”
“We share the Word of God.”
Our Team
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