Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable
Unknown
Founded
1945
Denomination
LCMS
Service Times
Sunday 10:30 AM
Men's Ministry
No
Kids Ministry
No
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
LCMS confessional church affirms Nicene/Apostles' Creeds; site states 'joyfully confess Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.'
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
'Holding firmly to the truth of Scripture' — LCMS denominationally affirms inerrancy.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on available sources — verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
LCMS affirms justification by grace through faith per Book of Concord.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
LCMS prohibits women pastors denominationally; local practice not verified.
Verify
Caution
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor not identified on available page — verify.
Caution
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Liturgical/lectionary preaching assumed per LCMS practice — verify.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Beacon of hope and love in the heart of Manoa Valley' — stated but generic.
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on available sources — verify.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
LCMS — 'teachings of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod' explicitly cited; first LCMS congregation in Hawaii (1945).
Strong
Assessment
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Honolulu, HI — yellow-default pending full research. Verify all categories.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes
No website in batch input; unable to perform WebFetch audit. Keep existing yellow pending website discovery.
These are the URLs consulted to arrive at this church's scoring. Score-note claims are synthesized from homepage content, denominational directories, and public statements of faith at the time of review. Church websites change frequently; we're progressively adding Internet Archive snapshots to prevent link rot.
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[1] Live source
ourredeemerlutheran.us
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[2] Live source
ourredeemerlutheran.us/about-us
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[3] Live source
locator.lcms.org/church/C/425783
Transparency note: MOOP ratings are researcher judgments about publicly available theological and ecclesial evidence. They are not infallible. If a church's public posture has changed since our review, or if we've mis-read evidence, tell us — we publish corrections.
Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended
1404 University Ave, Honolulu, HI 96822