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.

LACIE RUHL

Parish Administrator

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.
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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.