Memorial Lutheran Church Houston — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Ned Moerbe

Founded Unknown

Denomination Lutheran (LCMS)

Service Times Sunday 8:15 AM & 11:00 AM

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website www.mlchouston.org

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)

LCMS confessional — orthodox Trinitarian

Strong

Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

'We believe that the Bible is the inerrant and inspired Word of God.'

Strong

Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Not mentioned on homepage — verify

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

'Jesus Christ provides forgiveness and reconciliation' — Lutheran sola fide

Strong

Gender / Biblical Design

Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?

Multiple male pastors (Ned Moerbe, Paul, Aaron Poffenberger); LCMS is confessionally complementarian (men-only pastoral office) — green per rubric (male elders/pastors)

Complementarian (LCMS norm); all-male pastoral staff

Strong

Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Multiple pastors; elder board not detailed on homepage

Caution

Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

LCMS lectionary/expository tradition

Caution

Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Not specified

Caution

Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

LCMS confessional — no DEI/affirming

Strong

Accountability Structure

Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?

Confirmed LCMS via mlchouston.org: 'member congregation of the LCMS,' Texas District. Multiple male pastors (Ned Moerbe, Paul, Aaron Poffenberger).

Strong

Assessment

Memorial Lutheran Church and School in Houston — LCMS congregation near the Galleria. Senior Pastor Ned Moerbe. Full theological review pending.

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Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Duplicate of memorial-lcms-houston-tx (same church, same 5800 Westheimer address). Consider deduping.

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[1] Live source mlchouston.org

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