We Are Lutheran
Lutheran is LSA's first name and LSA is called to reinforce that which binds this alliance together. Each of the more than 300 Lutheran health and human service organizations is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), is recognized by The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) or has relationships with both. The Old and New Testaments, Lutheran Confessions and theology, Lutheran history, connections to Word and Sacrament ministries, and a commitment to live out a faithful witness to God's love for all people bind the members of LSA together as the body of Christ with a Lutheran accent.
LSA provides encouragement, opportunities for learning and discussion, resources, and stimuli for its members to understand and live out their Lutheran identities and church connections. The resources here are just a beginning point as we share our understandings and witness of our Lutheran heritage and ministry today. We encourage you to share resources you have found valuable. Please e-mail us
- Lutheran Hallmarks - Called to Love and Serve Our Neighbors (PDF, 188KB)
- Called to Love and Serve Our Neighbors – LSA’s Ends Policies (PDF, 293 KB)
- Milestones and Stepping Stones - The Tenth Anniversary of Lutheran Services in America (2007) (PDF, 237 KB)
- Biblical and Confessional Reflections on the Future of Social Ministry Organizations (PDF, 159 KB)
- Being Lutheran in Social Ministry
- Becoming a Trustee of Lutheran Values
- Different Cultures of Congregations and SMOs and What That Means for Working Together (PDF, 56kb) (LSA Conference presentation)–Stephen Wernet, St. Louis University
- Go in Peace, Serve the Lord
- Planning an Installation Service (PDF, 514kb) for a pastor, chaplain or pastoral care director
- Providing Care & Services in Challenging Times (PDF, 56kb)
- Spiritual Supports and Government Funding (PDF, 13kb) (LSA Conference presentation)–Robert Tuttle, Professor of Law, George Washington University Law School
22nd Outcome (PDF, 27kb)
Facilitating Church Attendance (PDF, 12kb)
Community-Based Spiritual Life Supports (PDF, 19kb)
- Stewardship for Service (PDF, 5.25mb)
- A Theology of Relationship (PDF, 350kb) (LSA Conference presentation)–Rev. Kelly Chatman, Redeemer Center for Life
- What Being Lutheran Means
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