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Immanuel Lutheran Church

909 S Market St, Wichita, KS 67211
LCMS — Confessional Lutheran
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Mark Lovett
Founded Unknown
Denomination LCMS
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website www.ilchurch.org/
Pastor Credentials Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (M.Div., 2006)
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Strong daily liturgical life with Deacon Snyder; verify men's group.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
Male-only ordination per CTCR; complementarian
Male-only pastoral office (CTCR); complementarian
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Strong
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
LCMS — Book of Concord; conservative confessional Lutheran
Strong
Assessment
Immanuel Wichita is a downtown LCMS parish with explicit confessional and liturgical identity. Pastor Mark Lovett (M.Div. Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne, 2006) was installed at Immanuel on the Confession of St. Peter, 2020. Deacon Ian Snyder serves under Pastor Lovett in liturgy and divine offices throughout the week. Kansas District member.
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  1. [1] Live source locator.lcms.org/church/C/976485
  2. [2] Live source ilchurch.org

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