Traditionally-Grounded

We affirm the ecumenical creeds and the faithful witness of the Church across time and space. We endorse the form and practices of the universal Church that are consistent with Scripture, particularly the office of the ministry and the tradition of worship under Word and Sacrament. We seek dialogue and fellowship with other Lutheran churches and with faithful Christians of other confessions.

Theology and Doctrine

The Joint Commission on Theology and Doctrine is a body formed with representation from the North American Lutheran Church and Lutheran CORE.

The Bishop appoints the members from the NALC, with the consent of the Executive Council, and is an ex officio member of the commission.

The Joint Commission on Theology and Doctrine considers topics of a theological nature, implements theological conferences as may be appropriate, drafts statements of a theological nature, and may recommend the adoption of statements by the appropriate bodies of the NALC and Lutheran CORE.

Additionally, the Joint Commission on Theology and Doctrine provides guidance to the NALC and Lutheran CORE on ecumenical matters and  provides educational and other resources that will interpret the ministries of the NALC and Lutheran CORE.