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Lutheran Network

One central, digitally-based, sacred space for the information age — upheld by a common confession, not an almighty algorithm.

For God is not the author of confusion but of peace, as in all the churches of the saints. — 1 Corinthians 14:33

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What is Lutheran Network?

A forum built for the confessional Lutheran community

Lutheran Network is a purpose-built online platform connecting confessional Lutherans across congregations, organizations, and individual members. Unlike general social media, this network is structured around shared confession and real pastoral relationships.

Members join by invitation — either from an existing member or a community owner — and registration requires assent to confessional Lutheran doctrine. The result is a space defined by shared conviction rather than algorithmic engagement.

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Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful. And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another. Hebrews 10:23–25
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200 Video participants
600 Presentation viewers
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Platform Overview

Everything you need to connect, lead, and grow

From individual conversations to congregation-wide communication — the network is designed to serve real ministry.

Forum & Discussions

Forum & Discussions

Topical channels, threaded comments, a customizable primary feed, file uploads, and embedded media — the core of the network.

 Communities

Communities

Create a dedicated or open community for your congregation, school, or organization. Full control over groups, members, and permissions.

 Pastoral Connections

Pastoral Connections

Pastors are identified and marked on the network. Members can connect with their pastor directly through the platform.

 Video Meetings & Presentations

Video Meetings & Presentations

Host meetings of up to 200 participants and presentations for up to 600 viewers. Record, transcribe, and embed sessions.

 Prayers, Events & Polls

Prayers, Events & Polls

Post prayer requests, track answered prayers, schedule events with attendance tracking, and run polls with visual results.

 Getting Started

Getting Started

Step-by-step guide to joining the network, setting up your profile, joining a community, and making the most of the platform.
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Core Principles

What makes this network different

Lutheran Network is intentionally designed around confession, invitation, and genuine community — not engagement metrics.

Confessional foundation

Confessional foundation

Registration requires assent to confessional Lutheran doctrine. The network is upheld by a shared confession, not an algorithm.

Invitation-based membership

Invitation-based membership

Every member joins via an invite from an existing member or community owner, maintaining the relational nature of the community.

Pastoral structure

Pastoral structure

Ordained pastors are identified and verified. Members can associate their pastor directly from the platform, weaving pastoral care into daily use.

Community-centered

Community-centered

Built to serve real organizations — congregations, schools, districts, ministries — with the tools they need to thrive online.

Open & discoverable

Open & discoverable

Open communities are listed in the directory. A geographic map lets you find congregations and groups by location.

Private when it matters

Private when it matters

Dedicated communities are invite-only. Landing pages, content, and member lists can all be configured for appropriate access.

Ready to Connect?

The network is growing

Join an existing community, start your own, or simply explore what the network has to offer.

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Request an invite: invite@lutheran.network