Lutheran Family Service is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Christ-centered care and services that strengthen individuals, marriages, and families. For more than a century, we have been there for people in their time of need—offering unplanned pregnancy support, marriage and mental health counseling, Christian adoption services, church worker wellness, and outreach.
As part of our Christian charitable mission, all services are offered to help people experience hope, healing, and life through Jesus Christ.
We walk with people who are experiencing hard times—being there for them just as God has been there for us.
Grace. Life. Family. Compassion. Accountability.
And above all, a personal relationship with Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who came into this world to redeem us.
Jesus is the cornerstone of our ministry and the focus of everything we do in serving people.
Every day, the men and women of Lutheran Family Service share the good news of the Savior and His love—one hurting or needful person at a time.
We exist to serve those who need help and hope:
That’s why Lutheran Family Service is here—and we’ll be here for you.
Lutheran Family Service is a private, not-for-profit, faith-based organization. We help anyone in need, regardless of faith background. You do not have to be Lutheran or Christian to use or support our services.
Rev. Max Phillips
Executive Director
Kim Laube
Deputy Director & Director of Life Ministries
Wanda Pritzel
Director of Ministry Advancement
Holly Eldridge
Operations Manager
Cassie Beltz
Director of Counseling, Congregational Outreach, and Church Worker Wellness
Mollie Clark
Director of Marketing
Lutheran Family Service has changed significantly over 125 years, but a commitment to Christ-centered service has always been the foundation of our ministry.
All services provided by Lutheran Family Service are made possible through the care and concern of Christian people throughout Iowa and beyond. Help us continue our mission of service and care by making a gift to support our work.
A Recognized Service Organization (RSO) of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), Lutheran Family Service provides Pregnancy Support, Adoption Services, Marriage & Family Counseling, and Mental Health Counseling, Church Worker Wellness, and Congregational Outreach. As a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization, gifts are tax deductible as allowed by the law.
The LFS Tax identification number is 42-0702558. Our administrative office address is 409 Kenyon Rd, Ste C, Fort Dodge, IA 50501.
IRS Form 990 is available to view online here. We want our partners to have easy access to this financial report to transparently view how Lutheran Family Services is managing its donations and financial resources to walk with others.
