Unverified
Lutheran

Grace Lutheran Church (WELS, Phoenix)

Phoenix, AZ
Confessional — Strong
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Unknown
Founded Unknown
Denomination WELS
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox per Book of Concord.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Catechesis tradition.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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 pastorate.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
WELS Arizona-California District.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Law and gospel.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
WELS missions.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Confessional conservative.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
WELS — Phoenix metro.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

URL research: Grace Lutheran Church Phoenix at 1124 N 3rd St (graceinthecity.com) is ELCA not WELS; the WELS 'Grace' in the Phoenix metro is Grace Ev. Lutheran Glendale (graceglendale.org); record likely misclassified

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