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 The Imani Community Church, AME was
organized under the powerful anointing of God, on September 17, 1995 and
upon being granted Texas corporation status, the IRS approved its
registration of tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3). The word “Imani”
means “faith,” and inspires our hope in the salvation of God through our
Lord, Jesus, and the power of the Holy Spirit to realize our visions and
hopes for miraculous spiritual growth, biblical understanding, reflection,
family development, and strengthened character for youth, children and the
larger community.
Envisioning a need for new churches
embracing the rich diversity of cultural heritage in Northwest Austin, the
Imani Community Church, AME is a reality derived from the divine vision of
the church’s founder and pastor, along with an initial 12 core church
leaders. It aims to accomplish the goal of attracting and
welcoming a diversity of races, ethnic cultures, and families of differing
denominations with God’s message of good news and love, generosity
and openness, while embracing and respecting its essential doctrines of
African Methodism. Imani now widely offers more than 40 ministries to reach,
teach and holistically address the vast variety of needs of families.
Jacquelyn Donald-Mims, D. Min., has served as a dual career professional,
full-time as pastor, and a manager of an international technology firm.
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Bishop Gregory McKinley Ingram, Episcopal leader, District 10 |
The Imani Community Church, AME was
inducted as a member into the 10th Episcopal
District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Austin Capital
District at the October 1995, 111th Central Texas Annual Conference. The
Bishop Gregory Gerald McKinley Ingram is the Episcopal leader of the
district. And its Episcopal Supervisor is Reverend Dr. Jessica Kendall
Ingram. Presiding Elder James H. Phillips, III supervises the Austin-Capital
district.
Full time pastoral management, the supportive husband, David, an
Intellectual property lawyer and son, a public speaker and percussionist,
supports Imani’s firm foundation. Its “purpose-driven” church mission is
solidified by commitment to the five foundational biblical purposes:
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“Love the Lord with all of your heart,” through Worship;
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“Love your neighbour as yourself,” through Ministry;
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“Go and make disciples,” spiritual and congregation growth through
Evangelism;
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“Baptize them,” through Fellowship;
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“Teach them to obey,” through Discipleship.
This design fulfils God’s purpose for the
church to be God’s people serving humankind
with our mission, ministry goals, objectives, goodwill and financial
influence of Imani Community Church. It cooperates and partners with a
totally separate corporate entity, the Imani Community Foundation.
A strong commitment to meeting both
tactical and strategic objectives, crucial to actualisation is a full-time,
seven day per week offering of community outreach
services. Purpose-driven foundational purpose #2, “love your
neighbour as yourself” defines the word, “ministry” outreach to the serve
northwest communities and greater Austin, and ministry in-reach to serve
others that support the church’s efforts on an ongoing basis with their
volunteerism, and financial support and encouragement.
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