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IV. Our Operational Values  

ELCA Principles of Organization (from ELCA Constitution 5.01)

•  What primary principles of organization guide the operation of this church? 

  The primary principles of organization are: 

  1. Commitment to the Confession of Faith and Statement of Purpose; 
  2. Interdependence; 
  3. Servant leadership; 
  4. Effective stewardship of resources; 
  5. Inclusive representation in assemblies, councils, boards, and committees;
  6. Ongoing review of functions; and
  7. Nurturing of unity.

These principles of organization are enumerated in churchwide constitutional provision 5.01.

I. Theological and Biblical Foundations for Planning for Mission
II. Our Mission
III. Our Vision
IV. Our Operational Values
V. Strategic Directions for the Churchwide Organization
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