LCMC Affiliation

We Are Affiliated with Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ

We’re not in a denomination, we’re a part of a movement. The local church is the place where people in the community come to get connected with God and one another. We celebrate the fact that everyone is wired a little differently; it allows each and every one of us to serve according to our own unique strengths, skills and talents.

WE’RE FREE IN CHRIST

In Romans 6, Paul explains that those who follow Jesus receive God’s grace and are freed from being burdened by their sin. In LCMC, we celebrate this freedom. We also place a great emphasis on understanding what it means to follow Jesus.

We realize that the biblical truths and our Lutheran heritage must be communicated in a fresh way to reach our community and culture. LCMC encourages flexibility and freedom in their local congregations so that we have the freedom to proclaim the Gospel by whatever means is helpful. We’re free in Christ and accountable to the promises of God.

While we think it’s important to make promises to God rather than to an institution, we also think it’s important to have standards and practices in place for holding one another accountable when it comes to ministry.

WE’RE ACCOUNTABLE TO ONE ANOTHER

In LCMC, “ accountability" happens in three distinct ways:

Entire Congregations are held accountable by the Board of Trustees.

Pastor’s are held accountable by the Ministry Board.

Local Congregations are responsible for holding one another accountable as well to stay true to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and faithfully shepherding his people.

WE’RE ROOTED IN THE SCRIPTURES AND THE LUTHERAN CONFESSIONS

We strive to be a light to the world, not a reflection of it. We view God’s word as the #1 authority when it comes to our faith and how we practice it. While we understand that science, personal experience, tradition and other factors contribute to the conversations that we have, we do not believe that they have equal influence to what’s written in the Scriptures. We believe the Lutheran Confessions to be a faithful witness to the truth of Scripture and that they give us reliable principles by which to guide the continued mission and vision of this church community.

WE’RE ALL WORKING TOGETHER TO FULFILL CHRIST'S GREAT COMMISSION TO GO AND MAKE DISCIPLES OF ALL NATIONS

Our #1 mission as a local Lutheran church is to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ, both locally and abroad. We’re focused on strengthening the community of believers that we have, and reaching those beyond these walls. LCMC offers us a variety of resources to fulfill this mission.

Be a part of what God is doing at Saving Grace Lutheran Church by joining a group or serving with us!