Who We Are
Our Mission statement is “Jesus BIDS us to Befriend, Invite, Disciple, Send.”
Our Vision statement is “We are disciples making disciples celebrating in worship, growing in relationships, and serving in mission.”
Our Values statement is “Fully discipled believers are intentional about worshiping with a communityof believers, seeking spiritual growth, serving in ministry, demonstrating sacrificial giving, and are sharing the Gospel with all generations.”
Key Scripture Lessons:
“(Jesus) answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” -Luke 10: 27
“Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” -Matthew 28: 18-20
Core Beliefs at Mt. Calvary Lutheran
Prepared by Pastor Rich
We believe that God is good. The abundant and gracious love of God overflows into our lives.We in response are to praise, serve, love and obey God.
We believe in God the Father. The Father is the creator of all that exists providing us with all that is needed.God has blessed each person with spiritual gifts and abilities that are meant to build up the church, the body of Christ.
We believe in God the Son. Jesus, through his innocent suffering and death upon the cross, followed by his glorious resurrection,is our Lord and Savior!Through Jesus Christ we are invited to repent of our sin and to be forgiven of all that we have done and left undone.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit moves and challenges us to believe and act in ways that are faithful.A part of this journey is the discipline of reading the Bible, corporate worship, and prayerful quietness.
We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. This living Word confronts, comforts and challenges us to live our faith daily.
We believe that the church is the Body of Christ in this place and time. Through weak humans, God has chosen to be present and to work. Together we seek to encourage, uplift, forgive and guide one another so that we may deepen our love for God and for one another.
We believe that the church gathers to worship to praise God. God is to be glorified.The focus of our worship, in whatever style, is to praise God.
We believe in the power of prayer. Together and individually we are refreshed and strengthened by listening to and speaking to God.
We believe that God is present in the Sacrament of Baptism . In a powerful way, God calls us as children of God.Baptism is only the beginning of a lifelong journey of growing in faith and trust in God. God empowers us through the Holy Spirit to use the gifts God has blessed us with to make a positive difference in the church, our community and the world.
We believe that God is also present in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. All are welcome to come and receive the gift of God’s love through the sacrament or a blessing (young children) reassuring them of God’s love.
Our Vision statement is “We are disciples making disciples celebrating in worship, growing in relationships, and serving in mission.”
Our Values statement is “Fully discipled believers are intentional about worshiping with a communityof believers, seeking spiritual growth, serving in ministry, demonstrating sacrificial giving, and are sharing the Gospel with all generations.”
Key Scripture Lessons:
“(Jesus) answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and you shall love your neighbor as yourself.’” -Luke 10: 27
“Jesus came and said to them, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything that I have commanded you.And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age.’” -Matthew 28: 18-20
Core Beliefs at Mt. Calvary Lutheran
Prepared by Pastor Rich
We believe that God is good. The abundant and gracious love of God overflows into our lives.We in response are to praise, serve, love and obey God.
We believe in God the Father. The Father is the creator of all that exists providing us with all that is needed.God has blessed each person with spiritual gifts and abilities that are meant to build up the church, the body of Christ.
We believe in God the Son. Jesus, through his innocent suffering and death upon the cross, followed by his glorious resurrection,is our Lord and Savior!Through Jesus Christ we are invited to repent of our sin and to be forgiven of all that we have done and left undone.
We believe in God the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit moves and challenges us to believe and act in ways that are faithful.A part of this journey is the discipline of reading the Bible, corporate worship, and prayerful quietness.
We believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God. This living Word confronts, comforts and challenges us to live our faith daily.
We believe that the church is the Body of Christ in this place and time. Through weak humans, God has chosen to be present and to work. Together we seek to encourage, uplift, forgive and guide one another so that we may deepen our love for God and for one another.
We believe that the church gathers to worship to praise God. God is to be glorified.The focus of our worship, in whatever style, is to praise God.
We believe in the power of prayer. Together and individually we are refreshed and strengthened by listening to and speaking to God.
We believe that God is present in the Sacrament of Baptism . In a powerful way, God calls us as children of God.Baptism is only the beginning of a lifelong journey of growing in faith and trust in God. God empowers us through the Holy Spirit to use the gifts God has blessed us with to make a positive difference in the church, our community and the world.
We believe that God is also present in the Sacrament of Holy Communion. All are welcome to come and receive the gift of God’s love through the sacrament or a blessing (young children) reassuring them of God’s love.
Mt Calvary Staff
Pastor Rich Block
On July 11, 1999, I had the privilege to be installed as Senior Pastor at Mt. Calvary. “I believe that the Holy Spirit wants us to dream a God-inspired vision of the possibilities at Mt. Calvary. Come catch the Spirit as we together celebrate in worship, grow in relationships with God and each other, and serve in mission.”
Roles of Pastor Rich Block at Mt Calvary
Ø Worship Planner and Leader
Ø Teacher and Interpreter of the Study of God
Ø Pastoral Care Leader
Ø Vision Leader
Ø Discipleship Coach
Note on Discipleship Coaching:The form of coaching that I will utilize is what I have termed as “Discipleship Coaching,” which approaches coaching from a Christian faith perspective that:
-Asks difficult questions in a kind and productive manner.
-Assists the person being coached in identifying obstacles that are preventing them from moving toward their goals.
-Allows the person being coached to have someone in their life who believes in them.
-Helps the person being coached design their future.
-Holds the person being coached accountable to success by owning their vision.
Support Staff at Mt. Calvary
Lori Lynn Luedtke, Office Administrator
Sue Brown, Financial Administrator/Preschool & Elementary Education Coordinator
Jim Barr, Custodian
Will Ostrem, Janitor
Crystal Green & Shelby Schirmer, Nursery Attendants
Click here to contact our staff
On July 11, 1999, I had the privilege to be installed as Senior Pastor at Mt. Calvary. “I believe that the Holy Spirit wants us to dream a God-inspired vision of the possibilities at Mt. Calvary. Come catch the Spirit as we together celebrate in worship, grow in relationships with God and each other, and serve in mission.”
Roles of Pastor Rich Block at Mt Calvary
Ø Worship Planner and Leader
Ø Teacher and Interpreter of the Study of God
Ø Pastoral Care Leader
Ø Vision Leader
Ø Discipleship Coach
Note on Discipleship Coaching:The form of coaching that I will utilize is what I have termed as “Discipleship Coaching,” which approaches coaching from a Christian faith perspective that:
-Asks difficult questions in a kind and productive manner.
-Assists the person being coached in identifying obstacles that are preventing them from moving toward their goals.
-Allows the person being coached to have someone in their life who believes in them.
-Helps the person being coached design their future.
-Holds the person being coached accountable to success by owning their vision.
Support Staff at Mt. Calvary
Lori Lynn Luedtke, Office Administrator
Sue Brown, Financial Administrator/Preschool & Elementary Education Coordinator
Jim Barr, Custodian
Will Ostrem, Janitor
Crystal Green & Shelby Schirmer, Nursery Attendants
Click here to contact our staff
