About Christus Victor Lutheran Church

But thanks be to God, who gives us the Victory through our Lord, Jesus Christ.

1 CORINTHIANS 15:57

We're So Glad You Found Us!

Because God through Christ has conquered the powers of sin and death, we are freed to live in response to this grace-filled promise: We have already been saved through God’s love for us!
Let’s live like death and sin have no more power over us. Because they don’t!
Let’s live like Christ’s death and resurrection really mean that our lives have changed. Because they have! Thanks be to God!
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Sharing God’s Love and Grace Through Worship, Outreach, and Fellowship

VISION STATEMENT

God has called us through Jesus Christ, to be a community of faith, inspired by the Holy Spirit, to reach out to others with the Good News that God loves and forgives all people. We joyfully invite and welcome all people to join with us in lives of faith, lived victoriously in community, and in love and service to God and our neighbors.
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Evangelical Lutheran Church of America

Christus Victor Lutheran Church is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America.  To learn more about what we believe as Lutherans, visit the ELCA’s website.
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Florida-Bahamas Synod

Christus Victor Lutheran Church is a member of the Florida-Bahamas Synod. To learn more, visit the Florida-Bahamas Synod website.

Meet Our Staff

REV. DR. WALT LICHTENBERGER

Pastor

Pastor Walt Lichtenberger

Pastor Walt is new to the Christus Victor Lutheran Church family. He and his wife Katie are in the process of moving to the area from Minnesota. They have two grown sons, Noah and Mark. For over twenty-five years, Pastor Walt has served as a Lutheran pastor. Previous pastorates include Faith Lutheran Church, New Providence, New Jersey, and St. James Lutheran Church, Burnsville, Minnesota. He is the author of two books (Lighting Your Way with Love: A father shares faith and wisdom with his son and Backyard Parables: Discovering Wisdom Close to Home) and numerous online devotional resources. In addition to writing, preaching, and teaching, he enjoys watercolor painting, woodworking, grilling, walks on the beach, and getting on the water in his canoe.
Joyce Reitz, Director of Music | Christus Victor Lutheran Church Naples & Bonita Springs

JOYCE REITZ

Director of Music

Joyce Reitz, Director of Music | Christus Victor Lutheran Church Naples & Bonita Springs

Joyce Reitz

DIRECTOR OF MUSIC
Joyce Reitz has been serving as our Director of Music since 2011.  Joyce was born in Cairnbrook, PA  a very small coal town in Somerset County.  She studied piano and organ under Rita Sadlon, the organist at her home church, and pipe organ at Shippensburg University. She has been playing for congregations since age 13, and has served as organist, pianist, and choir director of many churches in PA and FL. She is enjoying working with Pastor Tom, the choir, the office staff, and getting to know the congregation.  Her favorite past times are working in her yard, doing odd jobs around her home, and helping her neighbors. You can reach her with inquiries about CVLC’s music programs by email at musicbyjoyleen@aol.com.
Dawn King, Office Administrator | Christus Victor Lutheran Church Naples & Bonita Springs

DAWN KING

Office Administrator

Dawn King, Office Administrator | Christus Victor Lutheran Church Naples & Bonita Springs

Dawn King

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
Dawn King serves as our Office Administrator. She has been an active member of Christus Victor since 1992, and has especially enjoyed teaching Sunday School for many years. Dawn lives with her husband, Bruce, in Naples, and their daughter and son-in-law, Jacquelyn and Ben reside and work in Tampa. She joined the CVLC staff in 2009.
Susan O'Brien, Director of Education | Christus Victor Lutheran Church Naples & Bonita Springs

SUSAN O'BRIEN

Director of Education

Susan O'Brien, Director of Education | Christus Victor Lutheran Church Naples & Bonita Springs

Susan O'Brien

DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Susan O’Brien is our Director of Youth and Education.  She grew up moving all over the world while her dad served in the U.S. Army.  She has lived in Germany, Japan, Korea, and many states in the U.S.  Susan has 3 adult sons and a daughter currently attending Purdue University.  She loves working with children and youth, and lives for the “a-ha” moments when a child finally gets something they’ve been working hard at.
CVLC's Rev. Thomas J. Slater Victory Park | Christus Victor Lutheran Church Naples & Bonita Springs

REV. THOMAS J. SLATER VICTORY PARK

Victory Park

Enjoy the beautiful green space at the back of our campus! Walk the Stations of the Cross, spend time in the memorial garden, eat lunch in our picnic pavilion, meditate in the outdoor chapel.

Congregation Council

The Congregation Council shall have general oversight of the life and activities of this congregation, and in particular, its worship life, to the end that everything be done in accordance with the Word of God and the faith and practice of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

2022 CONGREGATION COUNCIL MEMBERS

  • President: John Butcher
  • Vice President: Jim Helle
  • Treasurer: Richard Dougherty
  • Secretary: Nancy Linzmeyer
  • Pastor: Rev. Dr. Walt Lichtenberger
  • Property Liaison: Teaker Harris
  • Administration Liaison: Ginny Engler
  • Associate Member Representative:
    Paul Bartholomew