Serving Mankato with Worship and a Christian School since 1867

A K-12 Christian School and Church for Mankato, Minnesota

It is the single purpose of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and School to be a church and Christian school in Mankato that strives to proclaim the saving Gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed in the Bible, by which alone man can know the true God and the way to eternal life.

Grace alone. Faith alone. Scripture alone.

Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church and School has been a long-standing organization in the Mankato community.  Established in 1867, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School continues to serve faithfully as a place of worship and as a Christian school, providing an academic experience through the lens of a Biblical worldview.  Operating Mankato’s only Lutheran high school, Immanuel Lutheran Church and School continues to ascribe to the Solas of the Lutheran Reformation: Grace alone, Faith alone, and Scripture alone.  

Join us for worship on Saturday at 6:00 p.m. or on Sunday at 10:00 a.m. (9:00 a.m. during the summer)! Hope to see you soon!

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We provide a Christian education for grades K-12.

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Sermons

11th Sunday in Trinity

August 28, 2022
Ready to Forgive There is none like You You have delivered my soul Turn to Me, LORD

10th Sunday in Trinity

August 21, 2022
God's People Confess Their Sins As an Act of Humility As an Act of Confidence As an Act of Rededication

9th Sunday in Trinity

August 14, 2022
Jesus Teaches about the Father's Love Measuring the Debt of my Sin Measuring the Depth of His Love

8th Sunday in Trinity

August 5, 2022
A Lesson in Church Management The Responsibilities of Leadership The Expectations of the Flock The Danger of the Enemy The Strength of Our Savior

7th Sunday After Trinity

July 31, 2022
Why 'Put on the Full Armor of God?' For Battle For the Home For School/Work For the Day For Every Part of your Lives

6th Sunday in Trinity

July 24, 2022
She Washed Him, because He first washed us Jesus lovingly anointed us all- with His holy precious blood She lovingly anointed Jesus- with her thankful gift

5th Sunday in Trinity

July 17, 2022
The Lord Keeps His Promises The Lord Promised Freedom from Babylon The Lord Promised Freedom from Sin
The Waters Were a Wall to Them The Waters of the Red Sea The Waters of Holy Baptism
Why my Election in Christ is Enlightening! Because the Spirit has called me by the Gospel Because the Son has justified me through His blood Because the Father has glorified…
What does 'Buy the Truth' Mean? Isn't God's Word free? What if I'm tempted to sell it? How am I going to use it?
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  • Hymn 198 - He's Risen, He's Risen, Christ Jesus the Lord
    This weekend is Resurrection Sunday, and is the conclusion of "Holy Week." This is the final assurance that what Jesus did was accepted by God the Father and our salvation is sure. The hymn, "He's Risen, He's Risen, Christ Jesus the Lord" was written by Lutheran pastor and professor, C.F.W. Walther, who was probably the […]
  • April 1, 2026
    Devotion Romans 2:17-29   Announcements Arts Camp Immanuel Service Organization Patty Stelter Victory Service Bumper Magnets Church Choir Maundy Thursday Men's Breakfast Good Friday Ladies' Bible Study Resurrection of Jesus Christ Worship Services Sunrise Service No Bible Class or Sunday School Pancake Breakfast  Board of Elders Church Council Preparing Phoebes Teaching Timothy's   Prayer List  […]
  • Sermon - March 29, 2026
    This recording is a condensed version of the sermon preached at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota on March 29, 2026. You can watch the full recording on our YouTube Channel.   Sermon Text: Zechariah 9:9-12 (NKJV) “Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your King is coming to […]

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Joseph Naumann

pastor

Pastor Joe Naumann is a fifth generation pastor who grew up in Alaska and Wisconsin. He was baptized at Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Detroit Lakes, MN and was confirmed at Luther Memorial Church in Fond du Lac, WI. He attended high school at Immanuel Lutheran High School in Eau Claire, graduating in 2008.

In 2013, he graduated from Immanuel Lutheran College with an Associate of Arts Degree in Pre-Theological. In 2014, he vicared at Gethsemane Lutheran Church in Saginaw, MI. In 2015, he vicared at Berea Lutheran Church in Inver Grove Heights, MN. In 2016, he graduated from Immanuel Lutheran Seminary and was called to serve as Pastor at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mankato, MN. 

He serves as vice-president of the Church of the Lutheran Confession.

Pastor Naumann married Rachel Sydow in 2014. He and Rachel have been blessed with four children: Eleanor, Olivia, Samson, and Adelaide.

Nathanael Mayhew

pastor

Nathanael Mayhew graduated from Immanuel Lutheran College (Eau Claire, Wisconsin) in May, 1998 with an Associate of Arts Degree in Pre-Theology. In 2001 he graduated from Immanuel Lutheran Seminary in Eau Claire.

In 2002 he accepted the call to serve Zion Ev. Lutheran Church in Lawrenceville, GA where he served for almost 12 years. In July 2014, he accepted the call to serve Grace Ev. Lutheran Church in Sleepy Eye, and Faith Lutheran Church in New Ulm, serving them for 10 years.  In May 2024, he was installed as pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church. 

He has served as a part-time missionary to East Africa and on the CLC Board of Missions.

Pastor Mayhew and his wife Debra have seven children:  Luke, Katherine, Hope, Daniel, Julia, Mark, and Noah.

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Location

421 North Second Street
Mankato, MN 56001

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Worship Services

Saturday 6pm
Sunday 10am (9am summer)

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