While the North American Lutheran Church endeavors to be both truly evangelical in its faith and life and truly catholic in the sense of proclaiming what has been believed by Christians “everywhere, always, and by all” (Vincent of Lerins), she does feel called to emphasize particular aspects of the Christian life in her practice of the faith.  These core values are:

Christ Centered

Jesus Christ, revealed in Scripture, is the Lord of the Church and the only Savior of the World.  The Holy Scriptures are the norm for all matters of our life and faith and the Lutheran Confessions, a faithful witness to the Scripture.

Mission Driven

The Great Commission is our only mission.  We go taking the Gospel to the ends of the earth, making Disciples committed to Christ, baptizing in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, teaching people all that Jesus commands, trusting in His consistent presence and power.

Traditionally Grounded

We are a part of the faithful witness of the one, holy, catholic, and apostolic Church across time and space.  We endorse the creeds, forms, practices, Word and Sacrament mininstry and worship that are consistent with the Scripture.

Congregationally Focused

The Congregation is the front line for mission and ministry.  As interdependent partners we strengthen every local congregation to make it the most effective instrument possible for accomplishing Christ’s purposes.