Who We Are

God — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

We believe in one eternal God who is the Creator of all things, and He exists in three co-equal Persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. He has existed in relationship with Himself for all eternity. God is totally loving and completely holy.

1 John 5:7; John 1:14, 14:28, 16:28; John 15:26; Deuteronomy 6:4; Isaiah 61:1

We believe in God the Father, an infinite, personal spirit, perfect in love, holiness, justice, and grace. We believe that He is all-knowing and all-powerful. We believe that He mindfully and mercifully concerns Himself with the lives of humankind, that He hears and answers our prayers, and that He offers salvation from sin and death through Jesus Christ.

Luke 10:21-22; Matthew 23:9; John 3:16, 6:27; Romans 1:7; 1 Timothy 1:1-2, 2:5-6; 1 Peter 1:3; Revelation 1:6

We believe that Jesus Christ is the only One who can restore us to God. We believe in His virgin birth, sinless life, miracles, and teachings. We believe the unconscionable beating and violent crucifixion of Jesus were in our place—the full, fitting payment for our sin. By His glorious resurrection, Christ proclaimed eternal victory over sin and death.

1 John 1:7; Revelation 1:5, 5:9; Colossians 1:20; Romans 3:10-12, 23; 5:9; John 1:29

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity, co-equal with Jesus and the Father in the Godhead. We believe the Holy Spirit, who came forth from the Father and Son, convicts the world of sin and promotes righteousness and judgment. The Holy Spirit is our omnipresent, omnipotent helper, comforter, and guide to all who believe in Jesus.

John 14:16-17, 26; 15:26-27; John 16:9-14; Romans 8:9; 1 Corinthians 3:16, 6:19; Galatians 5:22-26

The Scriptures

We believe the Bible is God’s Word, the product of holy men of old who spoke and wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit. It is accurate, authoritative, and applicable to our everyday lives.

Deuteronomy 4:1-2; Psalm 119:11, 89, 105; Isaiah 40:8; Matthew 22:29; John 5:39, 16:13-15, 17:17; Romans 15:4; 2 Timothy 3:15-17; Hebrews 1:1-2, 4:12; 1 Peter 1:25; 2 Peter 1:21

Salvation

We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ: His death, burial, and resurrection. Salvation is an unmerited gift from God, not earned by good works or any human effort. Whosoever calls upon Jesus will be saved.

Ephesians 2:8-9; Galatians 2:16, 3:8; Titus 3:5; Romans 10:9-10, 13; Acts 16:31; Hebrews 9:22

For over six decades, the Prince of Peace has proudly lived out our calling to be the heart, hands, and feet of Jesus in The City Beautiful. Nestled at one of Orlando’s most traveled intersections, our church is not just a landmark but a home for a diverse community bonded by faith and love.

Our journey began in 1957 in a humble repurposed barracks at the corner of Lake Barton Road (now Semoran Blvd.) and Curry Ford Road. From these modest beginnings, Prince of Peace has grown into a thriving community, now residing in a sprawling campus of over 40,000 square feet. Through every decade, we have welcomed many into our family, sharing the transformative love of Jesus Christ with people from all walks of life.

Prince of Peace was officially established as a congregation of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in 1958 under the leadership of Pastor Henry Abrams. Since then, our community has been blessed by the guidance of several dedicated pastors who have each contributed uniquely to our church’s spirit and growth. These wonderful leaders include Henry Abrams (1957-1979), David Ludwig (1979-1996), Jim Wiebel (1996-2006), and Phil Vance (2006-2012). Since 2013, Rev. Ken Green has been leading our congregation with great dedication and vision.