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Concordia Lutheran Church Houston

4115 Blalock Rd, Houston, TX 77080
LCMS confirmed — 'member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod'
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Russell Alvin Etzel
Founded Not published
Denomination Lutheran (LCMS)
Service Times Sunday 9:00 AM; Holy Communion 2nd & 4th Sundays; Bible Study 10:15 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.concordialutheranhouston.com
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
LCMS Book-of-Concord Trinitarian.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
LCMS affirms inerrancy per Brief Statement 1932.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not visible.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
LCMS sola fide — Lutheran confessional justification.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
LCMS restricts pastoral office to men.
Rev. Russell Alvin Etzel (Pastor, male); LCMS polity restricts clergy to men
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Rev. Russell Alvin Etzel (Pastor); elder structure not visible.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Not described; LCMS typically lectionary expository.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Not detailed.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not visible.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
R30 validation CONFIRMS: 'member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod' explicit on homepage. LCMS doctrinal stance (sola fide, male-only pastoral office, inerrancy) consistent with record. Green stands.
Strong
Assessment
Concordia Lutheran Church in Houston — LCMS congregation. Rev. Russell Alvin Etzel. Full theological review pending.
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Enrichment Notes

LCMS affiliation explicitly stated on site: 'a member of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.' No ELCA/progressive markers. No female clergy visible.

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  1. [1] Live source concordialutheranhouston.com

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