Our Redeemer Lutheran Church & School

What Our Redeemer Lutheran Church & School does

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church & School is a religious nonprofit organization founded in 1931 and headquartered at 10025 W North Ave, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, affiliated with The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS). It serves the Wauwatosa/Milwaukee-area community through three weekly worship services (Saturday 4:30PM blended, Sunday 9:00AM contemporary, and Sunday 10:30AM traditional), with Holy Communion served the first and third weekends, and offers a comprehensive ministry portfolio including Children's Church, two-year Confirmation, Vacation Bible School, the MomCo support group for mothers of preschoolers, GriefShare, and Stephen Ministry one-to-one pastoral care. Outreach extends through partnerships with the Milwaukee Rescue Mission, Orphan Grain Train, sister Lutheran congregations in Milwaukee, and LCMS-supported missionaries in Africa.

The organization operates a co-located K-8 school (Wauwatosa Lutheran School) and a digital infrastructure built on commodity platforms: Facebook and YouTube livestreaming of Sunday services and Thursday Bible study, Vanco and MyVanco for online giving, Church Center and Auctria for event registration, and RightNow Media for on-demand Christian video content. A 225+ sermon archive, weekly Bible Study Notes (PDF), and email newsletter distribution support ongoing faith formation. The congregation's "Now Is The Time" capital campaign is in its final Phase One stage, funding building remodel to secure the facility's future.

Revenue is generated entirely through congregational tithes and offerings (recurring and one-time donations via Vanco), capital campaign pledges, event-related fundraising (Pumpkin Patch proceeds directed to community non-profits), and tuition from the attached school. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the church reinvests all inflows into ministry operations; no commercial pricing model, equity structure, or shareholder returns exist. The organization's go-to-market motion is community-led and event-driven, relying on in-person worship, seasonal programming, livestream reach, and word-of-mouth rather than paid acquisition.

Name

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church & School

Legal name

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School

Website

https://orlctosa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church & School is a Wauwatosa, Wisconsin congregation and K-8 school affiliated with the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, serving local families through weekly worship services, faith formation programs, pastoral care, and community outreach, with revenue sourced from congregational giving and tuition.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Wauwatosa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Congregants provide financial support through weekly/monthly giving via online giving platform, with options for one-time and recurring donations. The church emphasizes faithful supporting as a core ministry.
2. Capital Campaign Contributions: Phase One capital campaign in progress for building remodel to ensure future of the church. Campaign titled 'Now Is The Time' with ongoing building improvements.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church & School provides Lutheran Christian worship services and faith formation programs to individuals, families, and children in the Wauwatosa, Wisconsin community. The core offering consists of weekly in-person and livestreamed worship services (Saturday blended, Sunday contemporary and traditional), Bible study classes, children's and youth programs (Children's Church, Confirmation, Vacation Bible School), and pastoral care ministries (GriefShare, Stephen Ministry). The church operates Wauwatosa Lutheran School and supports local and global missions through outreach partnerships.

Product overview

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church & School offers a unified portfolio of faith-based programs and services centered around in-person and online worship experiences. The core offering consists of weekly worship services (Saturday blended, Sunday contemporary and traditional) with livestream capabilities via Facebook and YouTube. Supporting programs include Vacation Bible School, Children's Church, Confirmation classes, GriefShare support groups, The MomCo for mothers of preschoolers, and Stephen Ministry for confidential pastoral care. Digital services include online giving through Vanco Payment Services, event registration via Church Center and Auctria platforms, and RightNow Media access for Bible studies and sermons. The church also runs community outreach programs including a Pumpkin Patch fundraiser, quilting ministry, and partnerships with Lutheran Women in Mission.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In-Person Worship Services Weekly in-person Lutheran worship services in blended (Saturday), contemporary (Sunday 9AM), and traditional (Sunday 10:30AM) styles, with communion served on the first and third weekends of each month. Designed for congregants, families, and visitors seeking regular worship participation.
• Livestream Worship Services Live streaming of Sunday worship services (9AM contemporary and 10:30AM traditional) plus Thursday Bible Study (September through May) via Facebook and YouTube, enabling remote participation for homebound congregants and visitors outside the Wauwatosa area.
• Vacation Bible School Annual summer Bible-learning program for children age 3 through 4th grade featuring faith-based activities, arts and crafts, and Bible teaching. Open to children in the Wauwatosa community and church families.
• Children's Church Sunday School program for children age 3 through 3rd grade (formerly known as D.I.G.), held during the 9:00AM worship service with Bible lessons that complement scripture readings.
• Confirmation Class Two-year Lutheran faith formation program for 7th and 8th grade students covering Scripture and Luther's Small Catechism, running September through April each year.
• GriefShare Support Group Support program for individuals mourning the loss of a loved one, with Saturday meetings from 9:30–11:30AM in the chapel. Includes stand-alone topics and specialized workshops such as Loss of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays.
• The MomCo (Moms of Preschoolers) Support group for mothers of preschool-aged children meeting Tuesdays from September through May, 8:30–10:30AM, providing fellowship, Bible study, and mutual encouragement.
• Stephen Ministry One-to-one confidential care ministry pairing trained Stephen Ministers with individuals experiencing difficult life challenges such as job loss, illness, grief, or relocation.
• Thursday Morning Bible Class Weekly verse-by-verse Bible study led by Pastor Schroeder, held Thursdays 9:30–10:30AM in the church cafeteria, covering various books of the Bible with previous study videos available on YouTube.
• Early Communion Class 2026 Three-week introductory class on Holy Communion for students entering grades 6–8 and adults seeking a refresher course on Holy Communion teachings.
• Online Giving Digital tithe and offering service allowing congregants to make secure online donations and recurring contributions through Vanco Payment Services and MyVanco.
• RightNow Media Access Free online Christian video platform access providing Bible studies, sermons, and family-friendly programming to church members and community through the RightNow Media partnership.
• Sermon Archive Online archive of past sermons organized by series, speaker, and topic, with scripture references and full message recordings for ongoing faith formation.
• Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser Annual autumn fundraising event held each October since 2017 on the church's front lawn, with 100% of proceeds benefiting non-profits including the Milwaukee Homeless Veterans Initiative, foster families, and refugee resettlement programs.

Quantifiable outcome

• Weekly worship attendance across 3 services (Saturday 4:30PM, Sunday 9AM, 10:30AM)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Integration5 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Orphan Grain TrainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonthly quilting ministry partnership where volunteers assemble quilts to provide warmth and comfort to those in need. No sewing experience required to participate.
• Milwaukee Rescue Mission (MRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing partnership to bless the homeless through bag lunch packing throughout the year. Volunteer groups also serve lunch (10:45AM-12:30PM) and dinner (3:45-6PM). Open to groups of 3-5, ages 10 and up.
• Hope Lutheran Church & Mission of Christ Lutheran ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister churches in the City of Milwaukee receiving GriefShare volunteers, financial support, and Giving Tree participation opportunities.
• The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDenominational affiliation providing theological framework, connection to global Lutheran churches, and missionary support coordination including The Trump family mission to Africa.
• LUMIN (Lutheran Urban Mission Initiative, Inc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of Lutheran schools sharing resources and expertise. Currently serving 8 schools, 1,400 students, and 112 staff. LWML coordinates school supply drives for underprivileged students.
• The Shauen and Krista Trump Family (Missionaries in Africa)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionaries supported through LCMS who depend on outside financial support. Church holds missionaries in weekly prayer and provides active financial support.
• Missionary Jon and FamilyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMissionaries dependent on outside financial support. Church holds missionaries in weekly prayer.
• GriefShareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport group program for those mourning loss of a loved one. Church hosts Saturday meetings 9:30-11:30AM in cafeteria, offering stand-alone topics and workshops including Loss of a Spouse and Surviving the Holidays.
• Stephen MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne-to-one confidential care ministry where trained Stephen Ministers bring Christ's love to those experiencing difficult life challenges such as job loss, illness, grief, or relocation.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• St. Marcus Lutheran School: LCMS-affiliated church and K-8 school in Milwaukee; shares the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod affiliation, faith-based K-12 school model, and Milwaukee-area geographic market. Both serve urban Milwaukee families with combined worship and academic ministry.
• Mount Olive Lutheran Church (Milwaukee): LCMS congregation in the Milwaukee metro area offering weekly worship, Bible studies, family programming, and community outreach—a near-direct comparison for Our Redeemer's ministry mix and denominational alignment.
• Trinity Lutheran Church (Wauwatosa): Another Lutheran congregation physically proximate in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, competing for the same local family demographic with similar Sunday programming, Christian education, and community engagement offerings.
• Hope Lutheran Church (Milwaukee): Sister LCMS congregation already in partnership with Our Redeemer; serves as a direct local peer for benchmarking attendance, programming, and outreach in the same urban Milwaukee market.
• Wauwatosa Lutheran School: The K-8 school directly operated by Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and School; listed as a peer to reflect the educational-services arm of the ministry and comparable Lutheran K-8 schools in the LUMIN network.
• St. Paul's Lutheran Church (Milwaukee): Long-established LCMS congregation in Milwaukee providing comparable worship, Christian education, and community service programming in the same regional market.
• Christ Lutheran Church (Wauwatosa area): Suburban Milwaukee-area Lutheran congregation with overlapping family-life programming, worship service formats, and outreach model that competes for the same local demographic as Our Redeemer.
• Faith Lutheran Church (Brookfield, WI): Nearby suburban Lutheran congregation competing for the same Wauwatosa-area family demographic with comparable worship styles, Christian education, and family ministry programming.

Broad incumbents

• Concordia University Wisconsin: LCMS-affiliated higher education institution in Mequon, Wisconsin; broader incumbent within the same Lutheran denomination, providing theological training, K-12 teacher preparation, and a referral pipeline for LCMS congregations like Our Redeemer.
• St. Anthony Catholic Parish (Milwaukee): Large Catholic parish and school system in the Milwaukee area; broader incumbent competitor in the same faith-based family services and K-12 education market, though operating under a different denomination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCmkavRYTVeLw6lAYLz3Jzfg
• Facebookfacebook.com/ORLCSTosa

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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