In the spring of 1986, after a casual get-together and service of prayer, praise and thanksgiving, the 28 people in attendance were inspired and moved to start a mission church in the local Ahwatukee community. They continued to meet and worship regularly in homes and thus began Ahwatukee Lutheran Church. In 1989 the name was changed to Family of Christ.
After meeting for several years in local elementary schools, in 1991 groundbreaking began on the current building with plans for a 10,000 sq. ft. facility. The outreach vision of a Missouri Synod Lutheran Church and Learning Center in Ahwatukee was realized when construction was completed late in 1992.
Our current Pastor, Fredrick C. Hearn, came to Family of Christ from Praise Lutheran Church in Fort Wayne, Indiana and was installed in January 2007. Pastor Fred and his wife, Darla, reside in Lakewood with their young twins, Charlie and Jasmine.
Family of Christ Lutheran Church serves the Ahwatukee-Foothills community and the southeast Valley and also operates a full service Christian preschool/daycare facility, including full-day kindergarten.
History of Family of Christ
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