Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (WELS, Surprise) — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable John Sprain; Kirby Spevacek (Retired)

Founded Unknown

Denomination WELS

Service Times See website

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry No

Website sotv-wels.org/

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

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Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

Confessional Lutheran male-only pastoral ministry per WELS doctrinal position.

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

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Accountability Structure

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

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

How this church was personally verified by the MOOP directory team:

✓ Researched church website

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