ELCA vs. Missouri Synod - Major Differences? - Christian Forums
May 4, 2004 · Theology of the ELCA Q. What has The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod (LCMS) stated officially about its differences with the theological position of the Evangelical Lutheran …
North American Lutheran Church (NALC) - Christian Forums
May 3, 2024 · The ELCA was the biggest and richest group but the Synods were independent but associated with the others on some level. I don't know if that helps at all but the Lutheran …
ELCA will not remove conscience protections for gay marriage …
Apr 25, 2025 · The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America will not remove conscience protections for members who oppose same-sex marriage, according to a church official. In …
ELCA: Is the bible inerrant? - Christian Forums
Dec 4, 2006 · The ELCA does not insist that its members believe in the inerrancy of Scripture. That is, we do not teach that the Bible contains no errors in matters of science and history, or …
Theologia Crucis - Lutherans - Christian Forums
Jan 3, 2026 · ELCA, LCMS, WELS, ELC, Moravian Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to …
Differences in LCMS, ELCA, WELS - Christian Forums
Feb 16, 2008 · ELCA allows women to be pastors, LCMS and WELS do not. Once upon a time, if I remember right from long-ago confirmation class, before the LCA and ALC merged to …
What are the Differences between WELS, ELCA, and LCMS?
Jun 2, 2004 · ELCA is different from the LCMS and WELS in that they are a liberal/pietist denomination. They ordain women, have open communion, and do not strictly hold to the …
ELCA Call Process - and "Firing" of Pastors | Christian Forums
Feb 4, 2020 · The ELCA does not actually have a universal policy only a few guidelines. Each individual regional Synod has a lot of latitude in deciding how to go about the process. The …
Troubles leaving the ELCA - Christian Forums
Aug 30, 2010 · So as many of you know, there are churches in the ELCA attempting to leave the church following the 2009 assembly. But some have hit roadblocks according to the ELCA's …
ELCA vs Lutheran Congregations Missions for Christ (LCMC)
Jan 3, 2018 · ELCA churches are very much congregationalist in tone. The national church denomination provides shared resources for local congregations, but a great deal is left up to …