About Us

A welcome from Pastor Matt

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Canvas Church Mankato

1400 Madison Ave
Suite 622
Mankato, MN 56001

What to Expect

Bible Teaching

Every aspect of our hour-long service is rooted in Scripture. We seek to worship, learn, and grow together in a way that brings glory to God.

Family-oriented Service

We believe church is for the whole family. Everyone is invited together for a time of worship before children are dismissed for age-appropriate teaching and activities.

Modern Worship Music

Each service provides a relaxed atmosphere for responding to God through music, prayer, and communion.

Casual Dress

There’s no dress code here. We encourage you to come the way that makes you feel most comfortable.

Close-knit Community

We enjoy doing life together. Some of our favorite activities include picnics in the park, potlucks, and small group gatherings throughout the week.

Canvas Loves Kids

Newborn - 5th Grade

We believe our kids are the church of tomorrow. Our goal is to partner with parents to help raise passionate followers of Jesus. We have invested in the best curriculum to ensure your child is receiving biblical lessons that are relevant and applicable to their age.

What We Believe

The Father

He is all powerful, all knowing, ever present, unchanging, completely worthy of our trust, and above all, holy. It is in Him that we live, move, and exist. He is our Good Father: loving, compassionate, and faithful to His people and His promises.

The Son

Jesus Christ is completely human, but at the same time completely God. He lived a perfect life, in order to be a substitution for us in satisfying God’s demand for perfection. He received the punishment for our sins when He died on the cross. He defeated death in His resurrection so that we could have life.

The Holy Spirit

His presence assures us of our relationship with Christ. He guides believers into all truth. He supplies what is lacking, exposes sin in our life, comforts us, empowers us for ministry, and aids us in becoming more like Christ.

The Bible

The Scriptures are inspired by God and declare His design and plan for mankind. The Bible is God’s Word to all people. It was written by human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit. Because it was inspired by God, the Bible is true, and is relevant to our daily lives.

Man

We were created in the image of God, created to have relationship with God, but lost that privilege by willingly falling into sin and disobedience.

Eternity & Salvation

Relationship can be restored with God through Salvation, that is found through repentance of sin and faith in Jesus. His shed blood was the final payment for our sin. Salvation is a gift from God that cannot be earned by our own efforts. Those who are in relationship with God through salvation will spend eternity with Him. Those not in relationship with God will spend eternity separated from God in hell.

The Church

The church, The Bride of Christ, is waiting eagerly for Christ’s return when he will judge the living and the dead. But until that time, the Church has a mission to seek and save the lost. Operating in love and unity, the Church fulfills its greatest mission, bringing honor and glory to God.

Staff

Matt Sims

Senior Pastor

Rachel Sims

Worship Director

Katie Hodgden

Children's Director

Nicolle Arkell

Social Media Director

Colleen Bidwell

Hospitality Director