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St. Marcus Lutheran Church

2215 N Palmer St, Milwaukee, WI 53212
WELS — confessional Lutheran, male pastorate
Quick Facts
Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Not published on accessible page
Founded Not published (over 140 years of ministry per site)
Denomination LCMS
Service Times Sunday 10:30 AM
Men's Ministry No
Kids Ministry No
Website www.stmarcus.org
Pastor Credentials Not published
10-Point Theological Scorecard
Christology
Is Jesus the only way? (John 14:6)
Confessional Lutheran (Book of Concord) orthodoxy.
Strong
Scripture
Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?
WELS holds Scripture as inerrant Word of God.
Strong
Men's Discipleship
Intentional formation for men?
Not stated on page — verify.
Caution
Soteriology
Faith alone? How is salvation presented?
Sola fide, sola gratia per Lutheran confessions.
Strong
Gender / Biblical Design
Biblical manhood and womanhood by God's design — patriarchal, complementarian, egalitarian, or affirming gender ideology?
WELS restricts pastoral office to men denominationally.
WELS denominational standard restricts pastoral office to men
Strong
Leadership Structure
Male elders/pastors? Accountability?
Lutheran polity with confessional accountability.
Strong
Preaching Style
Expository or topical/therapeutic?
Traditional and modern blend per What to Expect page.
Caution
Mission Clarity
Great Commission central?
'Connect people to Jesus and to others in joyful love and service.'
Caution
Cultural Alignment
DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?
Not stated on page — verify.
Caution
Accountability Structure
Denominational home, elder plurality, or external network — is the pastor answerable to anyone?
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) — confessional, closed communion practice.
Strong
Assessment
St. Marcus Lutheran Church in Milwaukee, WI — yellow-default pending full research. Verify all categories.
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Sources & Evidence
Enrichment Notes

URL research: matched 2215 N Palmer St Milwaukee WI 53212; stmarcus.org; note: WELS per FaithStreet, not LCMS as recorded

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  1. [1] Live source stmarcus.org/church/about/what-to-expect

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