Peace Lutheran Church is located in Belgrade, Montana, and is affiliated with the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC). The church emphasizes salvation through grace and faith, striving to be a cornerstone of the community by uniting believers to serve all.

Peace Lutheran Church was founded in 1982 in Belgrade, Montana with a forward vision and core mission: Saved by grace, we love God and one another.

Peace Lutheran is affiliated with the Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) – an association of congregations who are free in Christ, accountable to one another, and rooted in the scriptures and Lutheran confessions. We work together to fulfill Christ’s great commission to go and make disciples of all nations.

Peace Lutheran Church is currently led by Pastor Andrew Young, along with support from the PLC Church Council, dedicated ministry teams, and volunteers.

Peace Lutheran Staff

Andrew Young, Pastor
April Johnson, Director of Christian Education
Joni Sando, Director of Youth Ministries
Karlene Swenson, Office Manager
Fred Haas, Council President

Peace Lutheran Church Council

The Church Council at Peace Lutheran Church provides both spiritual and practical leadership. Working with the pastor, the council helps discern God’s direction, oversees ministry activities, and stewards church resources faithfully. Their role is to support Peace Lutheran’s mission—serving the community and sharing Christ’s love—while ensuring transparency, accountability, and care for all.