Iglesia Luterana Santa Cruz, located in Santa Maria, began its Hispanic mission outreach in Santa Maria, California in 2002. With partnership and support from individual donors, the local conference of 9 Lutheran churches (to which Bethania belongs), the synod, and national office of the ELCA, and other churches from near and far, this mission church thrives and brings Christ to many people. Pastor Esteban Salazar diligently serves as minister for this congregation.