Emmaus was founded in the 1960s and is Northfield's largest Baptist church with a congregation of more than 400 people. The Rev. Will Healy has served as the church's senior pastor since 1987 and is a familiar Northfield personality. Emmaus provides an open and friendly atmosphere with contemporary worship music and a diverse body of believers. The church also offers Sunday morning bus transportation for both St. Olaf and Carleton college students during the school year.