Ministerial Tendencies within the ELCA by Rev. Pedro M. Suárez Mission Development Training Phase 1

Four Basic Tendencies: Lutheran-Confesionalists Evangelical- Catholics Social- Progressives Neo- Evangelicals

Lutheran Confessionalists Loyal to Luther & Melanchton's Confessions Purity in teaching Lutheran doctrine

Lutheran Confessionalists Loyal to Luther & Melanchton's Confessions Purity in teaching Lutheran doctrine Lutheran identity that must be bold . Understanding the ELCA structure is extremely important (Higgins Road)

Lutheran Confessionalists Loyal to Luther & Melanchton's Confessions Purity in teaching Lutheran doctrine Lutheran identity that must be bold . Understanding the ELCA structure is extremely important (Higgins Road) The Priesthood of all believers is an indication of the importance of the decisive participation of the laity

Lutheran Confessionalists Loyal to Luther & Melanchton's Confessions Purity in teaching Lutheran doctrine Lutheran identity that must be bold . Understanding the ELCA structure is extremely important (Higgins Road) The Priesthood of all believers is an indication of the importance of the decisive participation of the laity Liturgy is predominant and must be clearly identified as Lutheran

Lutheran Confessionalists Loyal to Luther & Melanchton's Confessions Purity in teaching Lutheran doctrine Lutheran identity that must be bold . Understanding the ELCA structure is extremely important (Higgins Road) The Priesthood of all believers is an indication of the importance of the decisive participation of the laity Liturgy is predominant and must be clearly identified as Lutheran The integration with US main culture and the ELCA could be a priority

Evangelical-Catholics The Holy Mass must be appropriately celebrated liturgically faithful to the Apostolic Tradition of the one "catholic" universal Church of Christ

Evangelical-Catholics The Holy Mass must be appropriately celebrated liturgically faithful to the Apostolic Tradition of the one "catholic" universal Church of Christ . Icons are very important in the teachings of the faith and in the preservation of an ancient and cultural identity with its correct Lutheran understanding

Evangelical-Catholics The Holy Mass must be appropriately celebrated liturgically faithful to the Apostolic Tradition of the one "catholic" universal Church of Christ . Icons are very important in the teachings of the faith and in the preservation of an ancient and cultural identity with its correct Lutheran understanding . It is important to be part of the ELCA, but it is also very important to remember that we are part of the One Holy catholic (universal) and Apostolic Church of Christ with all its distinct expressions

Evangelical-Catholics The Holy Mass must be appropriately celebrated liturgically faithful to the Apostolic Tradition of the one "catholic" universal Church of Christ . Icons are very important in the teachings of the faith and in the preservation of an ancient and cultural identity with its correct Lutheran understanding . It is important to be part of the ELCA, but it is also very important to remember that we are part of the One Holy catholic (universal) and Apostolic Church of Christ with all its distinct expressions The theology of the cross moves us to compassion towards those less fortunate.

Evangelical-Catholics The Holy Mass must be appropriately celebrated liturgically faithful to the Apostolic Tradition of the one "catholic" universal Church of Christ . Icons are very important in the teachings of the faith and in the preservation of an ancient and cultural identity with its correct Lutheran understanding . It is important to be part of the ELCA, but it is also very important to remember that we are part of the One Holy catholic (universal) and Apostolic Church of Christ with all its distinct expressions The theology of the cross moves us to compassion towards those less fortunate Ordained Clergy are called Fathers/Mothers, pastors, ministers, reverends indistinctly and their authority is greatly respected.

Social-Progressives Liturgy and worship is important because it proclaims the gospel of liberation and power to act organized for justice among, and for the community.

Social-Progressives Liturgy and worship is important because it proclaims the gospel of liberation and power to act organized for justice among, and for the community. . Christ is risen every time that the the people gets organized to show God's Kingdom here and now

Social-Progressives Liturgy and worship is important because it proclaims the gospel of liberation and power to act organized for justice among, and for the community. . Christ is risen every time that the the people gets organized to show God's Kingdom here and now . The Gospel proclaims Good News to the poor and denounces injustice in order to create a society of life abundant.

Social-Progressives Liturgy and worship is important because it proclaims the gospel of liberation and power to act organized for justice among, and for the community. . Christ is risen every time that the the people gets organized to show God's Kingdom here and now . The Gospel proclaims Good News to the poor and denounces injustice in order to create a society of life abundant. The people exercises its right to participate responsibly in leading its own destiny, and the laity demonstrates its leadership strength in the church in an wholistic way, encompassing the spiritual, ecological, ethic, political and other areas of life in society.

Social-Progressives Liturgy and worship is important because it proclaims the gospel of liberation and power to act organized for justice among, and for the community. . Christ is risen every time that the the people gets organized to show God's Kingdom here and now . The Gospel proclaims Good News to the poor and denounces injustice in order to create a society of life abundant. The people exercises its right to participate responsibly in leading its own destiny, and the laity demonstrates its leadership strength in the church in an wholistic way, encompassing the spiritual, ecological, ethic, political and other areas of life in society. The support systems among the ELCA are recognized and there is a positive contribution to and with LWR, LIRS, LDR,LSS and others participating global y locally.

Social-Progressives Liturgy and worship is important because it proclaims the gospel of liberation and power to act organized for justice among, and for the community. . Christ is risen every time that the the people gets organized to show God's Kingdom here and now . The Gospel proclaims Good News to the poor and denounces injustice in order to create a society of life abundant. The people exercises its right to participate responsibly in leading its own destiny, and the laity demonstrates its leadership strength in the church in an wholistic way, encompassing the spiritual, ecological, ethic, political and other areas of life in society. The support systems among the ELCA are recognized and there is a positive contribution to and with LWR, LIRS, LDR,LSS and others participating global y locally. Justice and peace for every human being is constantly pursued inclusively respecting and accepting its race, sexual preference, and social and economical status.

Neo-Evangelicals From the beginning God wants to have a relationship with, and us making us co-participants in our destiny.

Neo-Evangelicals From the beginning God wants to have a relationship with, and us making us co-participants in our destiny. . Charismatic worship with excellence in music and impacting preaching fills us with emotion, thus helping us to shed all anxiety and to trust on Lord Jesus Christ.

Neo-Evangelicals From the beginning God wants to have a relationship with, and us making us co-participants in our destiny. . Charismatic worship with excellence in music and impacting preaching fills us with emotion, thus helping us to shed all anxiety and to trust on Lord Jesus Christ. The prayer of faith has power to heal the sick and to restore the fallen.

Neo-Evangelicals From the beginning God wants to have a relationship with, and us making us co-participants in our destiny. . Charismatic worship with excellence in music and impacting preaching fills us with emotion, thus helping us to shed all anxiety and to trust on Lord Jesus Christ. The prayer of faith has power to heal the sick and to restore the fallen. Liturgy could be informal as long as it has the Lutheran elements of the Ordo, the Means of Grace: the Proclamation of the Word, and the right administration of the Sacraments, united to the Service to the community.

Neo-Evangelicals From the beginning God wants to have a relationship with, and us making us co-participants in our destiny. . Charismatic worship with excellence in music and impacting preaching fills us with emotion, thus helping us to shed all anxiety and to trust on Lord Jesus Christ. The prayer of faith has power to heal the sick and to restore the fallen. Liturgy could be informal as long as it has the Lutheran elements of the Ordo, the Means of Grace: the Proclamation of the Word, and the right administration of the Sacraments, united to the Service to the community. Discipleship is essential in the spiritual development of the believer, manifested in a response of action.

As ELCA Lutherans we ALL have some of ALL four Basic Tendencies: Lutheran-Confessionalists Evangelical-Catholics Social- Progressives Neo- Evangelicals