
Quick Facts
Founded
1922
Denomination
Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Service Times
Sunday 8:00 AM, 10:45 AM Divine Service
Men's Ministry
Yes
Kids Ministry
Yes
Pastor Credentials
Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne

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
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Men's ministry present
Strong
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Lutheran sola fide
Strong
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
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor + voters' assembly governance
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based confessional Divine Service preaching
Strong
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Strong CTSFW-area congregation
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
LCMS officially holds traditional sexual ethics; rejects same-sex marriage; rejects female ordination
Strong
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
LCMS confessional accountability — strong; deeply tied to CTSFW
Strong

Assessment
Major Fort Wayne LCMS congregation closely tied to Concordia Theological Seminary culture. Indiana District. Established 1922. Robust confessional Divine Service practice.
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MOOP Engagement Tracker
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Last reviewed:
2026-05-16
— Annual review recommended