Our History

 Messiah Lutheran Church began with a group from Moody Air Force Base meeting together at the base with a Lutheran Chaplain in 1954.

In 1955, a missionary-at-large was called and regular services were held at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Lenten services were held at the Pastor's home. Subsequent services were held at a different locations in Valdosta.

Finally, land was purchased on Baytree Road, and in 1957 Messiah Lutheran had its own building. Following the building of the church, an education wing was added in 1970. In April of 1996, the groundbreaking for a new sanctuary took place. The dedication of the new sanctuary and the rededication of the church took place the following December. God has blessed us with a beautiful place of worship.

Messiah has had several pastors over the years, with Pastor Frank Kinast serving since May 2016.