About Immanuel Lutheran
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Our Mission
In grateful response to God’s grace and empowered by the Holy Spirit through Word and Sacraments, the mission of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is vigorously to make known the love of Christ by word and deed within our churches, communities and the world.
Seven Mission Priorities
Plant, sustain, and revitalize Lutheran churches
Support and expand theological education
Perform human care in close proximity to Word and Sacrament ministries
Collaborate with the Synod’s members and partners to enhance mission effectiveness
Promote and nurture the spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being of pastors and professional church workers
Enhance early childhood, elementary and secondary education, and youth ministry
Strengthen and support the Lutheran family in living out God’s design
Rev. James Stuenkel
Lead Pastor
Sample Staff Member 2
Director of Music
Sample Staff Member 3
Preschool Director
Our Network
Immanuel Lutheran Church is part of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and the Central Illinois district of LCMS Churches. Click below to learn more.