Community Congregations

Valparaiso University offers a vibrant and rich religious
life on campus through the pastors and staff of the
Chapel of the Resurrection as well as through numerous faith-based organizations and activities. The Valparaiso community also provides a multitude of Christian congregations that serve as additional resources for enriching the spiritual
lives of students, new-comers and visitors.

Baptist

Faith Baptist

84 S. 500 W
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-548-8585

First Baptist Church

2205 Campbell St
Valparaiso IN 46383
http://mysite.verizon.net/fbcvalpo
E-mail: fbcvalpo@verizon.net
219-462-8754
Pastor: John Rosol

Open Door Baptist Church

360 N 325 E
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.odbcforchrist.com
219-464-3194
Pastor: Larry Courtright

Bible

Faith Evangelical Bible Church

305 E 400 N
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.faithbible.ws
E-mail: febc@juno.com
219-464-8418
Pastor: Rod

Grace New Testament Church

157 Lafayette St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
E-mail: dangrace@nwiinternet.net
219-462-3996

Calvary

Calvary Chapel Valpo, The Dwelling Place

Meeting at The Banta Center
605 Beech St.
Valparaiso IN 46383
www.calvarychapel.com/valpo
E-mail: thedwellingplace@calvarychapel.com
219-548-8508
Pastor: Jim Motshagen

Catholic

Saint Paul Catholic Church

1855 Harrison Blvd., PO Box 1475
Valparaiso, IN 46384
E-mail: stpaulcathvalpo@netnitco.net
219-464-4831
Pastor: Joseph Pawlowski

St Elizabeth Ann Seton Church

509 W Division Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
www.seseton.com
219-646-1624
Pastor: David Gosnell

Charismatic

Vineyard Christian Fellowship

552 Morthland
Valparaiso, IN 46385
www.vcfvalpo.com
E-mail: info@vcfvalpo.com
219-462-2211
Pastors: Garner and Mary Tullis

Christian

Apostolic Christian Church

105 S State Road 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-2521

Central Christian Church

1808 Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
E-mail: valpoccc@yahoo.com
219-465-0530

First Christian Church

1507 Glendale Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.fccvalpo.org
219-462-5615
Pastor: Dave Kovalow-St. John

Life Bridge Christian Church

62 Valparaiso St.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.lifebridgecc.org
E-mail: info@lifebridgecc.org
219-531-7777
Pastor: Pete Kersker

Christian Reformed

Daybreak Community Church

2307 Roosevelt Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
http://www.daybreakvalpo.org
219-465-5528
Pastor: Robert Knol

Church of Christ

Church Of Christ

1155 Sturdy Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.valpochurchofchrist.org
219-462-4393
Pastor: Ethan Trout

Flint Lake Church of Christ

1702 Crescent Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
http://www.ourchurch.com/member/f/FlintLakeCC/
219-465-1939
Pastor: Kevin Groben

Union Community Church

402 Harrison Blvd., PO Box 1970
Valparaiso, IN 46384
219-464-3197
Pastor: Gregory Jones

Vale Church of Christ

1502 Silhavy Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-477-4874

Disciples of Christ

1st Christian Church

1507 Glendale Blvd.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-5615
(219) 531-1480 (fax)

Episcopal

St Andrew's Episcopal Church

505 Bullseye Lake Road
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-4946
Pastor: Patrick Ormos

Evangelical Free Church of America

Washington Ev Free Church

3805 LaPorte Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.wefcvalpo.com
E-mail: office@wefcvalpo.com
219-462-1533
Pastor: Jim Wellsand (VU '70)

Foursquare

Living Waters

88 E. US Hwy. 6
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-531-9123

Greek Orthodox

St Iakovas Greek Orthodox Chur

602 E Monroe St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-462-4052
Pastor: James Greanias

Independent Baptist

Bethel Baptist Church

206 Wayne St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
219-477-3926

Jewish Messianic

Hope of Israel

504 E. Lincolnway
Valparaiso, IN 46383
E-mail: missionman@yahoo.com
219-548-0659

Lutheran

Christ Lutheran Church

2610 Campbell St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
www.clcvalpo.org/
E-mail: clc@netnitco.net
219-462-6660
Pastor: Jerry Castleman

Trinity Lutheran Church

201 Washington St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.tlcvalpo.com
E-mail: trinity@tlcvalpo.com
219-462-9624
Pastor: John Santoro

Lutheran - LCMS

Faith Memorial Lutheran Church

753 N Calumet Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.faithmemorial.net
E-mail: pastor@faithmemorial.net
219-462-7684
Pastor: John Albers (VU '86)

Heritage Lutheran Church

308 Washington St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.Heritage-LCMS.org
E-mail: heritagelc@verizon.net
219-464-2810
Pastor: Joseph Ostafinski

Immanuel Lutheran Church

1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.immanuelvalpo.org
219-462-8207
Pastors: Steve Bongard (VU '86)
and Dan Eggold (VU '98)

Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

234 W Division Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Email: poplcms@attg.net
219-464-4911
Pastor Foy

Mennonite

Valparaiso Mennonite Church

1305 Silhavy Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
E-mail: mariobustos@valpomennonite.org
219-464-8187
Pastor: Mario Bustos

Nazarene

Living Hope Community Church

Aberdeen Manor
216 Ballantrae St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
Mailing address:
PO Box 9
Valparaiso, IN 46384
www.livinghope.info
E-mail: rich@livinghope.info
219-462-1245
Pastor: Rich Schmidt

Valparaiso Nazarene Church

2702 Glendale Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.valponaz.org
E-mail: info@valponaz.org
219-462-2751
Pastor: Gene Tanner

Non-denominational

Calvary Church

1325 Evans Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.calvaryweb.net
E-mail: mail@calvaryweb.net
219-462-4026
F. Lionel Young III

Heartland Christian Center

170 S State Rd 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.heartlandchristiancenter.com
E-mail: info@heartlandchristiancenter.com
219-462-4500
Rev. Willingham

New Hope Missionary Church

402 S. State Rd. 49
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.newhopevalpo.org
219-531-0915

Pentecostal

Life Church

805 Evans Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
219-464-9422
Pastor: David Church

Presbyterian

First Presbyterian Church

3401 Valparaiso Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.fpcvalpo.org
219-464-4985
Pastor: Wayne Rhodes

Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church

1901 Evans Ave
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.goodshepherdpca.net
E-mail: gspcavalpo@verizon.net
219-464-8435

Southern Baptist

Valparaiso Baptist Church

612 Emmetsberg St
Valparaiso, IN 46385
E-mail: k.gamblin@juno.com
219-464-1443

United Methodist

First United Methodist Church

103 Franklin St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
www.valpofumc.org
E-mail: office@valpofumc.org
219-465-1661
Pastor: David Byrum

Valparaiso University Mission Statement

Valparaiso University, a community of learning dedicated to excellence and grounded in the Lutheran tradition of scholarship, freedom, and faith, prepares students to lead and serve in both church and society.