About Us

Who We Are

A Christ-centered congregation in the Twin Cities, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ to every generation.

Our Mission

Glorifying God by making disciples of Jesus Christ — loving Him and one another wholeheartedly and reaching out the lost faithfully in Minnesota and beyond.

Our Vision

A spiritually vibrant church where every believer is rooted in the WORD, equipped for ministry and sent into the world with the message of hope and divine love.

Our Values

  • Christ-centered worship.
  • Faithful preaching.
  • United by the WORD and Sacraments.
  • Authentic community.
  • Care for individual members.
  • Collective success.
  • Christ-like service.
  • Global mission.

Our Core Beliefs

We confess the historic Christian faith as described in ancient creeds — the TRINITY, the sacrificial death and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and the authority and infallibility of the Scriptures. We also affirm that salvation is the gift by GRACE alone through FAITH alone in CHRIST alone as revealed in SCRIPTURES alone to the glory of GOD alone.

Our Affiliation

We are a congregation of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, Minnesota South District.

Our Leadership

We believe in team leadership. We are led by the Board of Elders where our senior pastor is ex-officio. Our Voters Assembly elects the members of the Board of Elders and assigns the senior pastor every three years. We prepare the next generation of leaders and ministers.

Our Baptism

We baptize infants, children and adults either by pouring water on their heads or by whole immersion.

Meet the Team

Our Pastors

Faithful shepherds called by God to teach, lead and care for our church family.

Lead Pastor

Pastor Demeke Ture

As Lead Pastor, Pastor Demeke provides spiritual oversight and vision for our congregation. He is dedicated to preaching God's Word with clarity and conviction, nurturing believers through discipleship, leading our weekly Bible study, and teaching confirmation class to guide believers of every age deeper in their faith. He also offers pastoral counseling, visits those in need, and equips our church family to live out the Gospel in daily life.

651-210-8451
Pastor

Pastor Bekele Sankiko

Pastor Bekele faithfully serves our congregation through sound biblical teaching, intentional discipleship, and compassionate pastoral care. He walks alongside our members in their spiritual journeys, provides encouragement and counsel, and helps shepherd the flock at Peniel with humility and dedication. His heart is to see every believer grow in grace, mature in faith, and flourish in community.

651-500-2165

berademetu@gmail.com

Reach out to our pastoral team anytime.