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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)

Rock of Ages Lutheran Church

4005 NW Barry Road, Kansas City, MO 64154
WELS — Confessional Lutheran
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Seth Krueger
Founded Kansas City Northland WELS
Denomination WELS
Service Times Sunday Worship 9:30 AM; Bible Study 10:45 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry Yes
Website rockofageswels.org
Pastor Credentials Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduate; arrived KC summer 2021
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Confessional Lutheran Christology.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Verbal plenary inspiration per WELS confession.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Verify men's ministry.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Justification by grace through faith — 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-only pastoral office.
Male-only pastoral ministry per WELS confessional position on 1 Tim 2 / 1 Cor 14.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Pastor + congregational council.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Lectionary-based expository preaching by recent WLS graduate.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
Mission-emphasis congregation 'passionate about sharing Jesus Christ's undeserved love.'
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Verify cultural posture — unvisited.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
WELS Nebraska District (Missouri included) accountability.
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Assessment
WELS in KC northland (Barry Road area); newer-pastor mission emphasis.
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Sources & Evidence

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  1. [1] Live source rockofageswels.org
  2. [2] Live source rockofageswels.org/our-people

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