Our Story

About Elbow Lake Lutheran Church

A congregation rooted in faith, love, and a calling to serve our neighbors in Waubun, Minnesota.

Our Mission

Love God.   Love People.   Share Jesus.   Make Disciples.

Rooted in the Great Commandment (Matthew 22:38–39) and the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19–20).

Our Values

What Drives Everything We Do

These five values are the heart behind everything we do as we live out our mission.

Intimacy With Jesus

Pursuing a passionate relationship with Jesus above all.

Biblical Truth

Treasuring God's perfect Word as our standard for life and faith.

Intentional Hospitality

Welcoming every person with the love of Jesus.

Ministry Excellence

Reflecting the character of God in service to others.

Community Renewal

Investing in the redemption of the people of our community.

Our Faith

What We Believe

Tap any topic below to read what we believe and reflect on what it means for your life.

God desires an intimate relationship with each of us through His Son, Jesus Christ. We believe a relationship with Jesus Christ, where He is Savior and Lord, is the only way to intimacy with God.

Romans 10:9  •  John 14:6

What do you believe about Jesus? Do you have a relationship with Jesus?

God speaks to us through the Bible. We recognize it as the final authority for our lives.

2 Timothy 3:16–17  •  James 1:23–25

How are you spending time daily in the Bible to hear from God? Is your life aligned with its teaching?

The identifying mark of Biblical Christianity is love. Above all we want to be known as demonstrating and living the love of Jesus Christ. We seek to accept people where they are in their journey and help them take their next step toward Jesus.

Matthew 22:37–38  •  1 Corinthians 13  •  Luke 10:25–37  •  John 13:34–35

Are you known first of all for how you love?

We are spiritual contributors, not spiritual consumers. The church does not exist for us. We are the church and we exist to serve God's Kingdom through His Church and in the world He gave His Son to redeem. This includes the concepts of unity, teamwork, spiritual gifts, and calling.

1 Corinthians 12 & 14  •  Romans 12  •  Ephesians 4  •  Psalm 133:1

Where are you serving?

We believe that all we have has been entrusted to us by God. The way we manage these blessings may be the greatest indicator of where we are in our relationship with God. We believe Christians should be radically generous.

Matthew 25:14–30  •  Luke 16  •  2 Corinthians 8–9  •  Malachi 3

How are you radically generous with your time, abilities, and finances? What is your percentage giving to impact His Kingdom through His church?

God says the family is the main source of the teaching and learning of the Christian faith. As a church, to strengthen this, we must teach and equip parents as well as help parents teach and train their children.

Deuteronomy 6:7  •  Ephesians 6:1–4  •  Psalm 78:5–8  •  Proverbs 22:6

How are you helping your family grow in relationship with Jesus?

Relationally connected believers will grow as they share life together. Accountability, spiritual growth, and caring for each other will happen best in the context of authentic Biblical Community.

Acts 2:42  •  Romans 12:9–10

Are you in a Bible Study Group? Are you pursuing authentic community in your church family?

Jesus called us to go and make disciples. We train, equip, and send our people so that God is glorified and the Kingdom is growing.

Matthew 28:16–20  •  Ephesians 4:11–17

Are you a growing disciple? How are you helping someone else grow?

We believe lost people matter to God and therefore they matter to us. God's message of forgiveness through Christ is most effectively conveyed through personal relationships.

1 Timothy 2:3–6  •  1 Peter 3:15  •  Acts 1:8

With whom are you sharing Christ through your relationships?

We represent God's best when we bring excellence to all we do. We believe this honors God and inspires people.

Colossians 3:17, 23  •  Proverbs 27:17

Are you doing what you do in His church and all your life with excellence that honors God?
Our History

Faithful to Our Community for Generations

Elbow Lake Lutheran Church has served the Waubun community for generations — a steady place of worship and fellowship for all who walk through its doors.

We carry a rich Lutheran heritage, shaped by the faithful people who have worshipped here across the years.

We gather each Sunday for the Word, the sacraments, and one another. All are welcome.

Elbow Lake Lutheran Church congregation — Waubun, Minnesota
Open Doors

All Are Welcome Here

Longtime Lutheran or brand new to faith, you'll find a warm welcome here. Come as you are.

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