Concordia Lutheran Church Fort Wayne IN
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Who we are
Belief & Practice
With the universal Christian Church, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God's Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.
Being "Lutheran"
Our congregations accept and preach the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.
With the universal Christian Church, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod teaches and responds to the love of the Triune God: the Father, creator of all that exists; Jesus Christ, the Son, who became human to suffer and die for the sins of all human beings and to rise to life again in the ultimate victory over death and Satan; and the Holy Spirit, who creates faith through God's Word and Sacraments. The three persons of the Trinity are coequal and coeternal, one God.
Being "Lutheran"
Our congregations accept and preach the Bible-based teachings of Martin Luther that inspired the reformation of the Christian Church in the 16th century. The teaching of Luther and the reformers can be summarized in three phrases: Grace alone, Faith alone, Scripture alone.
Street Address
4245 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne,
IN
46815-7219
United States
Phone: (260) 422-2429
Fax: (260) 422-3415
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Church Pastor
Rev. Doug Croucher
Senior Pastor
4245 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne,
IN
46815-7219
United States
Phone: (260) 422-2429
Fax: (260) 422-3415
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Denomination
Lutheran Church
Affiliations
The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
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Leadership
Leader Name:
Rev. Doug Croucher
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Senior Pastor
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Our Senior Pastor is the Reverend Douglas Croucher. He was called in March of 2012 as our Senior Pastor. Pastor Croucher served as Associate Pastor at Concordia Lutheran Church since 2004. His primary areas of responsibility revolved around Youth Ministry, Bible Studies and Small Group ministry.
Pastor Doug was grew up in the town of Chardon, Ohio. After High School, he attended Concordia, Ann Arbor, in Michigan graduating with a Education Degree in May in 1986. His first call was to Saint John in Oxnard California where he served as 8th Grade Teacher and Youth Director, from 1986 through 1995. While serving there, two life changing events occurred: 1. In 1989 is when he went on his first mission trip. This mission changed him and his ministry forever! 2. In 1990 God brought into his life the love of his life, Sharon McGee. Over the years God blessed them with three children, Nathanael, Kaleb, and Veronica.
In 1995, he took a call to serve Bethlehem Lutheran in Lakewood Colorado. There he served as an 8th grade teacher, led the youth ministry, a coach, and led two mission trips to Mexico. In 1998, he felt led to become a pastor. So he packed up his family and began his studies. While studying for the pastoral ministry, he served here at Concordia as the Youth Director from 1998-2002. Again, the youth mission was one of his core responsibilities as they built homes and proclaimed Jesus in Mexico.
After completing his studies in 2002, he received a call to serve Our Savior Lutheran Church in Newark, Ohio. In November of 2004, Pastor Doug returned to Concordia as Assistant Pastor.
Pastor Doug was grew up in the town of Chardon, Ohio. After High School, he attended Concordia, Ann Arbor, in Michigan graduating with a Education Degree in May in 1986. His first call was to Saint John in Oxnard California where he served as 8th Grade Teacher and Youth Director, from 1986 through 1995. While serving there, two life changing events occurred: 1. In 1989 is when he went on his first mission trip. This mission changed him and his ministry forever! 2. In 1990 God brought into his life the love of his life, Sharon McGee. Over the years God blessed them with three children, Nathanael, Kaleb, and Veronica.
In 1995, he took a call to serve Bethlehem Lutheran in Lakewood Colorado. There he served as an 8th grade teacher, led the youth ministry, a coach, and led two mission trips to Mexico. In 1998, he felt led to become a pastor. So he packed up his family and began his studies. While studying for the pastoral ministry, he served here at Concordia as the Youth Director from 1998-2002. Again, the youth mission was one of his core responsibilities as they built homes and proclaimed Jesus in Mexico.
After completing his studies in 2002, he received a call to serve Our Savior Lutheran Church in Newark, Ohio. In November of 2004, Pastor Doug returned to Concordia as Assistant Pastor.
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Other Church Leaders:
Rev. Peter Ahlersmeyer - Associate Pastor
Mike Rosin - Principal - Concordia Lutheran School
Aaron Strackbein - Director of Christian Education (D.C.E.)
Kim Pape - Director of Care Ministries
Mike Rosin - Principal - Concordia Lutheran School
Aaron Strackbein - Director of Christian Education (D.C.E.)
Kim Pape - Director of Care Ministries
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Administration
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Aaron Strackbein
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Director of Christian Education
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(260) 422-3415
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Mailing Address
4245 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN
46815-7219
Fort Wayne, IN
46815-7219
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Concordia Lutheran Church Service Times
Online Worship
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Concordia Worship Schedule
Saturday 5:00 pm - Contemporary Worship
Sunday 8:30 am - Liturgical Worship
Sunday 9:00 am - Contemporary Worship (in Wolf Arena)
Sunday 11:00 am - Liturgical Worship
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Concordia Worship Schedule
Saturday 5:00 pm - Contemporary Worship
Sunday 8:30 am - Liturgical Worship
Sunday 9:00 am - Contemporary Worship (in Wolf Arena)
Sunday 11:00 am - Liturgical Worship
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Once a month we gather for a variety of different activities throughout the year. Always our focus- Christ being the center of our community and friendships. Gathering are usually 3rd Sundays of the month but might change based on activity. Join the Facebook group to stay updated.
7th and 8th grade Youth Group
Twice a month we gather to either play games or dive into Bible study. 2nd Sundays of the month are activity nights. 3rd Sundays of the month are oriented around Bible study and a meal. Join the Facebook group for details.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/498363570968441/
Once a month we gather for a variety of different activities throughout the year. Always our focus- Christ being the center of our community and friendships. Gathering are usually 3rd Sundays of the month but might change based on activity. Join the Facebook group to stay updated.
7th and 8th grade Youth Group
Twice a month we gather to either play games or dive into Bible study. 2nd Sundays of the month are activity nights. 3rd Sundays of the month are oriented around Bible study and a meal. Join the Facebook group for details.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/498363570968441/
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Concordia Lutheran Church listing was last updated on the 15th of January, 2021
