Our Mission Statement

We are Christ’s family, joined to Him and to one another (Ephesians. 2:19-22, 4:16; 1 Corinthians. 12:27; John 15:5-8). In following the direction of our Lord Jesus Christ and sharing His love with others (Matthew 28:18-20):

  1. We are committed to learning, living and teaching the Word.
  2. We are committed to seeking the need for God in each other.
  3. We are committed to celebrating His presence in our lives.
  4. We are committed to reaching out to touch the lives of others with God’s love.

Statement of Beliefs

We believe that all human life is sacred and created by God in His image. All human life, from conception to natural death—including preborn babies, the aged, and the physically or mentally challenged—holds immeasurable value and dignity. We are therefore called to defend, protect, and value all human life.

(see Gen. 1:26-27; Psalm 139:13-16; Matt. 9:36, 14:14, 18:1-6)

We believe that God wonderfully and immutably creates each person as male or female. These two distinct, complementary sexes together reflect the image and nature of God. Rejection of one’s biological sex is a rejection of the image of God within that person. (see Gen. 1:26-27)

We believe that any form of sexual immorality (such as adultery, fornication, cohabitation, homosexual behavior, rejection of one’s biological sex, use of pornography, etc.) is sinful and offensive to God. (see Gen. 2:23-24, Matt. 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6:9-10)

We believe that God offers redemption and restoration to all who confess and forsake their sin, and seek His mercy and forgiveness through Jesus Christ.(see Acts 3:19-21; Rom. 10:9-10; 1 Cor. 6:9-11).

We believe God is the Author of marriage. From the beginning, God willed marriage to be a permanent, indissoluble, and fruitful covenant between one biological male (“man”) and one biological female (“woman”). Marriage is, therefore, not a mere societal or legal construct, but rather traces its origins to God’s design and intention for the human person, ultimately revealing the mystery of the nuptial union of Christ and His church. Intimate sexual activity is a physical sign of this loving, covenantal communion and the complete commitment of oneself to another, making possible a fruitful participation in God’s work of creation. As such, God intended that sexual intimacy may only occur within the bounds of the marital covenant. Any form of sexual immorality disfigures God’s intention for human sexuality, offends God, and corrupts the integrity of the Christian community.

(see Gen. 2:18-25; Mark 10:5-9; Eph. 5:21-33; Matt. 15:18-20; 1 Cor. 6:12-20)

Our statement of faith does not exhaust the extent of our beliefs. The Bible itself, as the inspired and infallible Word of God that speaks with final authority concerning truth, morality, and the proper conduct of mankind, is the sole and final source of all that we believe. For the purposes of Family of Christ Lutheran’s faith, doctrine, practice, policy, and discipline; the Book of Concord, our Synod and Pastor(s) are Family of Christ’s final interpretive authorities on the Bible’s application.

For more information, refer to the LCMS website for beliefs & practices. You may find of particular interest those items under FAQs – Doctrines and LCMS views. Click this link: Frequently Asked Questions – The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

For more in depth reading, refer to this link: Commission on Theology and Church Relations library

Family of Christ is a member of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.