activities · 2
what they do
direct service · 2
- Online Theological Content Delivery Christian Podcast & Audio TeachingShares theological teachings and resources through a personal YouTube channel and podcast to extend ministry reach beyond in-person gatherings.
- Student Ministry and Community Engagement Christian Prayer & Discipleship IntensivesProvides ongoing ministry and community support for LCMS college students at the University of Arizona and Pima Community College through regular fellowship events, meals, prayer gatherings, and welcome activities. Events include weekly Thursday evening prayer with food, Friday fellowship meals, BBQ and trivia nights, escape room events, and semester kickoff gatherings.
strategies · 7
how they think
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- Digital and Broader Community Partnership Model digital ministry + community_engagementExtends its ministry reach through online platforms for theological engagement and relies on financial and relational support from local congregations and organizations to sustain campus outreach efforts.
- Faith-Based Holistic Student Development faith-based_student_engagementEngages students through recurring fellowship events and spiritual formation activities—such as Bible study, prayer, and social gatherings—integrated with Lutheran theology to support their spiritual growth, life decisions, and Christian service.
- Intercessory Prayer and Evangelistic Outreach evangelism and outreachEngages in intentional prayer for students, faculty, staff, and international students to come to faith, and supports evangelism by seeking the spiritual blessing and empowerment of campus ministry participants.
- Law and Gospel Theological Framework law and gospelUses the Lutheran theological distinction between Law and Gospel as a foundational interpretive lens: the Law reveals sin and human need, while the Gospel offers forgiveness, redemption, and new life through Jesus Christ.
- Means of Grace Ministry means of graceThe organization delivers forgiveness and salvation to believers through the divinely instituted means of grace: the Word of God, preaching, baptism, absolution, and the Lord's Supper, which are central to its spiritual formation and outreach.
- Proactive Student Engagement via Digital Outreach digital outreach + referral-based engagementInitiates connection with college students before the semester begins using digital tools such as contact and referral forms, as well as virtual pastoral meetings, to establish early relationships and foster integration into faith-based community life.
- Spiritual Guidance and Life Decision Support spiritual guidance for life choicesProvides spiritual counsel and wisdom to students, especially high school and college-aged youth, as they navigate critical life decisions regarding education, career, marriage, and vocation, grounding choices in Christian faith.
named programs · 4
what they call their work
Bible Study
Ongoing Bible study sessions for students.
Evening Prayer Service
Regular worship services for students.
Fellowship Events
Social gatherings such as escape rooms, food and fellowship events, BBQ and trivia nights for students.
Student Referral Program
A program for referring and connecting new LCMS college students to the campus ministry.
relationships · 17
who they work with
- Alive in Christ Lutheran Church Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Ascension Lutheran Church & School Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Catalina Lutheran Church Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Christus Rex Lutheran Church Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Crosspoint Lutheran Church Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- English District (LCMS) Partner — Part of the Arizona Lutheran Campus Mission Society, providing financial support and having a strong presence in Southern Arizona.
- Faith Lutheran Church & School Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Fountain of Life Lutheran Church Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- LCMS Network — Part of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) network serving college students.
- Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Messiah Lutheran Church Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Mount Olive Lutheran Church Partner — A local church that is part of the ALCMS and provides financial support to the campus ministry.
- Mt Olive Lutheran Church Partner — Host congregation where Pastor Wirtz serves in his first pastoral call.
- Pastor Zill Partner — Staff member who conducts outreach to new students via Zoom chats.
- Pima Community College Partner — Hosts LCMS student ministry activities for Lutheran students.
- University of Arizona Partner — Hosts LCMS student ministry activities for Lutheran students.