New Mission Churches

Under the Gospel Imperative of the Great Commission, the Michigan District values the planting and development of new congregations so that the Gospel message of Jesus Christ can reach the unchurched populations within the State of Michigan.

What is a New Mission?

A new congregation, referred to as a New Church Start or Mission, is:

1. an intentionally organized gathering which;
2. comes together on a regular basis for worship and/or Bible study, and;
3. is intended to grow into a member LCMS congregation.

Development of a New Mission

• Identify cities and communities where a new mission would bring new people into the kingdom.
• Contact Circuit(s) and discuss the need for a mission in those communities.
• Receive Circuit approval for the formation of a mission.
• Identify the appropriate method for starting a mission:
  • District calls and deploys a Missionary-at-large
  • Local congregation starts a daughter congregation
  • District partners with a Mission Society such as POBLO, Lutheran City Ministries, Ephphatha, LATINO, etc.

How much does it cost to start a New Mission?

$250,000 - $500,000 over 7 years

The Michigan District offers a subsidy grant to New Missions in the Michigan District. For information about or to be considered for this subsidy, please contact the Assistant to the President - Missions / Evangelism, Rev. Roosevelt Gray, Jr.

Directory of New Missions

Where no address information is provided, click on the name of the New Mission to be taken directly to their website.

Dearborn Heights - First Arabic Lutheran Church

922 N Beech Daly
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127

Detroit - Family of God Lutheran Church

15700 E Warren
Detroit MI  48224 

Eaton Rapids - Open Arms Lutheran Church

501 Union St.
PO Box 83
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827

Holt - Rehoboth Lutheran Church (Ethiopian)

2418 North Aurelius
Holt, MI 48842-2118

Lansing - Trinity Sudanese Lutheran Church

New Buffalo - Journey Lutheran Church

Pontiac - St. Paul Community Lutheran Church

1133 Joslyn Road
Pontiac, MI 48340

Missions in Process
A Mission in Process is a group in the earliest formative stages of developing into a congregation. Prior to being recognized by the Michigan District as an official Mission/New Church Start, many Missions in Process meet regularly to set ministry goals, work to raise awareness and build relationships within their community, and more.

Dundee/Tecumseh
Chesaning
Fowlerville/Webberville/Williamston
Freedom Township
Grass Lake
Holly/Flint
Madison Heights
Novi
Saginaw
Southfield
Trenton/Woodhaven/Brownstown
Ypsilanti Township