Trinity Lutheran Church (LCMS) Richmond — Church Directory

Quick Facts

Pastor — the shepherd God holds accountable Rev. Sam Hoag (Associate Pastor of Outreach); Rev. Zach Bultemeier (Administrative Pastor)

Founded See website

Denomination LCMS

Service Times Sunday morning (see website)

Men's Ministry No

Kids Ministry Yes

Website www.trinityrichmond.org

Pastor Credentials See website

10-Point Theological Scorecard

Christology

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

Trinitarian, gospel-affirming church.

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Scripture

Inerrancy affirmed? Final authority?

LCMS subscribes to Book of Concord and biblical inerrancy denominationally.

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Men's Discipleship

Intentional formation for men?

Verify men's ministry.

Caution

Soteriology

Faith alone? How is salvation presented?

Reformation 'solas' explicitly stated — sola gratia, sola fide, solus Christus.

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Gender / Biblical Design

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

LCMS denominationally complementarian; women in non-pastoral roles (DCE Rachel Hoag, parish nurse, music). Green.

Verify

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Leadership Structure

Male elders/pastors? Accountability?

Rev. Sam Hoag and Rev. Zach Bultemeier — both male, confessional LCMS.

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Preaching Style

Expository or topical/therapeutic?

Lectionary/expository typical of LCMS tradition.

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Mission Clarity

Great Commission central?

Verify Great Commission focus.

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Cultural Alignment

DEI/CRT language? Social justice crowding out gospel?

Verify cultural alignment.

Caution

Accountability Structure

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

LCMS confirmed via locator.lcms.org C/766409 and church website; founded 1956; took over Holy Cross Lutheran Ashland in 2018; largest LCMS in greater Richmond.

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Assessment

National directory entry — web-verified pastor, website, and Facebook. Visit website for full theological details.

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MOOP Engagement Tracker

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

✓ Researched church website

Sources & Evidence

Enrichment Notes

Flip yellow→GREEN. Address corrected to 2315 N Parham Rd (Henrico). LCMS affiliation re-confirmed; pastors named; Reformation solas explicitly stated; complementarian by LCMS polity. Hold cultural and men's discipleship at yellow until ministries page audit.

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