Affiliations

LCMS

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a mission-oriented, Bible-based, confessional Christian denomination headquartered in St. Louis, MO, founded on the teachings of Martin Luther. Today, the LCMS has more than 2.3 million baptized members in some 6,200 congregations and more than 9,000 pastors. Two seminaries and 10 colleges and universities operate under the auspices of the LCMS, and its congregations operate the largest Protestant parochial school system in America. Website: www.lcms.org.

Indiana District

The Indiana District of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is one of the 35 districts into which the LCMS is divided. It consists of member congregations from the entire state of Indiana and 37 counties in Kentucky. The administrative offices are located in Fort Wayne, IN. The district was formed in 1963 when the Central District was divided into the Ohio and Indiana Districts. The district is organized into four geographical regions. Website: www.in.lcms.org.

LSUS

Lutheran South Unity School (LSUS) is a K - 8 Lutheran School in south Fort Wayne. It is joint ministry of Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, Peace Lutheran Church, and Historic Zion Lutheran Church, providing excellence in Christ-centered education. Website: www.lsusfw.org.

CLHS

Concordia Lutheran High School (CLHS) is the only Lutheran High school in Northeast Indiana. It pursues Christ-centered educational excellence that equips individuals for lifelong learning and service as disciples of Jesus Christ. Website: www.myclhs.org.

SPZP

The St. Peter/Zion Project (SPZP, Inc.) is a cooperative effort by St. Peter’s Catholic Church and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church focused on bringing revitalization to two neighborhoods within the Fort Wayne Central City known as LaRez and Hanna/Creighton. Website: www.spzphousing.org.

Hands of Mercy

Hands of Mercy (HOM) is a Christian outreach to people with disabilities in South Sudan. A mission headed by Deaconess Pat Nuffer, HOM reaches out to those who have been marginalized in their community because of disabilities, ministers to them with the love of Christ, and gives them marketable skills to sustain and improve their lives. Website: www.handsofmercymission.org.