Our Faith
At St. John’s Lutheran Church, our faith is firmly grounded in the teachings of the Bible and centered on the saving grace of Jesus Christ. As a member congregation of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), we are committed to sharing the truth of God’s Word with clarity and compassion.
Who We Are
St. John’s belongs to a larger fellowship of churches within the WELS, a group of congregations united by our shared belief in the Bible as the inspired, inerrant Word of God.
The Triune God
We believe in one God, revealed in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This mystery of the Trinity is at the heart of our faith, guiding our worship and daily lives.
Salvation Through Jesus Christ
At the center of our belief is the good news of Jesus Christ. We believe that through His life, death, and resurrection, God has declared all sinners “not guilty” of sin (Justification). It is by God’s grace alone, through faith alone in Christ, that we are saved.
The Authority of Scripture
The Bible is God’s Word—completely true, reliable, inerrant, infallible, and relevant for all people. It reveals God’s plan of salvation and provides guidance for how we should live as His children. All of our teaching and preaching at St. John’s is rooted in Scripture.
The Sacraments
The Bible identifies two sacred acts (sacraments) by which God offers and assures the forgiveness of sins, life, and salvation. They are Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. In Holy Baptism, God promises to wash away sin and give the gift of faith in Jesus to sinners of any age, who are baptized with water in the name of the Triune God. In the Lord’s Supper, Jesus gives us his true body and blood in a miraculous fashion, along with bread and wine, promising the forgiveness of sins to all who receive it in faith.
If you would like to explore more about what we belive, teach, and confess, we encourage you to read This We Believe, a statement of faith provided by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Additionally the Augsburg Confession offers a historical summary of the core beliefs of confessional Lutheran churches.
Living Our Faith
Our faith is more than just what we believe—it shapes who we are and how we live. At St. John’s, we are called to live out our faith daily, serving others, growing in our understanding of God’s Word, and trusting in His promises.
We strive to love God with all our heart, soul, and mind, and to love our neighbors as ourselves. In doing so, we reflect the grace we have received and share the hope we have in Christ.
Why WELS?
As part of WELS, St. John’s is connected to a global network of believers who share our dedication to the gospel and our commitment to Scripture. WELS maintains a strong tradition of doctrinal integrity, training pastors, teachers, and missionaries to faithfully proclaim God’s Word around the world.
Whether you are new to the Christian faith, seeking deeper understanding, or simply exploring what we believe, we invite you to learn more about St. John’s and the WELS. We are here to walk alongside you on your spiritual journey, grounded in the unchanging truth of God’s Word.