Quick Facts
Founded
1882
Denomination
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Service Times
Sunday 8:30 AM, 10:30 AM Divine Service
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Concordia Seminary, St. Louis
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox per Book of Concord
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy per LCMS Brief Statement
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's ministry present
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Lutheran sola fide
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Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only pastors per LCMS Synodical practice; traditional household structure
Male-only pastors per LCMS Synod
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor + voters' assembly governance
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based Divine Service
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Bay Area Lutheran witness
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
LCMS officially holds traditional sexual ethics; rejects same-sex marriage; rejects female ordination — counter-cultural in Bay Area
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
LCMS confessional accountability — strong
Strong
Assessment
Historic 1882 downtown San Jose LCMS — one of the oldest Lutheran churches in California. CNH District. Confessional witness in Bay Area.
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
374 S 3rd St, San Jose, CA 95112
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