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St. John Lutheran Church (WELS, Wauwatosa)

Wauwatosa, WI
Confessional — Strong
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Unknown
Founded Unknown
Denomination WELS
Service Times See website
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.sjtosa.org/
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Orthodox per Book of Concord.
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Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
Inerrancy.
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Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Catechesis tradition.
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Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
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 pastorate.
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Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
WELS Southeastern Wisconsin District.
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Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Law and gospel.
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Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
WELS missions.
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Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Confessional conservative.
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Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
WELS — Wauwatosa is historically tied to the 'Wauwatosa Theology' of the early 20th-century WELS faculty.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

URL research: St. John's Lutheran Church WELS, 7809 Harwood Ave, Wauwatosa WI

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