Our Story
The story of Life in Christ began in Peoria, AZ more than 20 years ago. In the early days of our church, you’d find a small group of us worshipping together in a house on Sunday mornings. Now, Life in Christ serves more than 500 members and their families through three weekend services in our sanctuary, Bible classes and fellowship events in our Christian Life Center, and more.
While our church has changed over the years, one thing that hasn’t is our mission to live and grow in Christ, and encourage and reach others. We invite you to see for yourself and join us for worship, or learn more about our ministry groups — we’d love to meet you!
With the Psalmist we say, “My times are in Your hands.”
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
January 2003
A core group of 24 people meet to discuss the possibility of planting a new church.
June 2003
The church is given its new name: Life in Christ Lutheran Church. A Board of Ministry Directors is chosen. The church begins with 39 founding members.
May 2004
Property is purchased and Sunday morning worship begins; Life in Christ officially becomes a congregation of the Lutheran Church —Missouri Synod.
January 2005
Rev. George Spicer is installed as the first called pastor of Life in Christ.
May 2007
Groundbreaking service is held for the new sanctuary to be constructed.
April 2008
The first service is held in the new sanctuary.
September 2014
Rev. Marcus Breitbarth is installed as associate pastor of Life in Christ.
February 2016
Groundbreaking service is held for the construction of the Christian Life Center — space for a fellowship hall, kitchen, classrooms, youth room, and nursery.
April 2017
The Christian Life Center is dedicated.
July 2019
Pastor Marcus accepts a new pastoral call to a Lutheran church in Virginia.
July 2020
Rev. Christopher Crume is installed as associate pastor of Life in Christ.
October 2021
Pastor Spicer retires as Senior Pastor at LICL after serving 24+ years in ministry. See more >
May 2022
Rev. Christopher Crume is installed as sole pastor of Life in Christ.
May 2022
Jonah Sielaff is installed as Director of Christian Education (DCE) Intern at Life in Christ.
