ELCA Priniciples of Organization

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.