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Concordia Lutheran Church Hagerstown

Hagerstown, MD
LCMS — Pastor Mark Moretz, Concordia Sem MDiv
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Mark Moretz (Pastor since June 2018)
Founded Unknown
Denomination Lutheran (LCMS)
Service Times Sunday mornings (check website)
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.concordiahagerstown.org
Pastor Credentials M.Div., Concordia Seminary
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
LCMS Book of Concord — orthodox Trinitarian and Chalcedonian.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
LCMS confessionally inerrantist.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not detailed.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
LCMS sola fide, sola gratia, sacramental.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
LCMS male-only pastoral office; Pastor Mark Moretz (male) since June 2018.
Male Pastor Mark Moretz; LCMS confessionally restricts pastoral office to men.
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Single-pastor LCMS parish model.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based LCMS expository tradition typical; not detailed on fetched page.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
LCMS mission framework.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
LCMS conservative on cultural issues.
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
LCMS — confessional Lutheran, Book of Concord.
Strong
Assessment
Concordia Lutheran Church in Hagerstown, MD — LCMS congregation. Full theological review pending.
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Enrichment Notes

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  1. [1] Live source concordiahagerstown.org/church-staff-leadership

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-16 — Annual review recommended
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