We are called to respect and celebrate the diversity of the church and the whole human family.

What We Believe

All people are made in the image of God, endowed with diverse gifts to share with the world. We are called to respect and celebrate the diversity of the church and the whole human family.

Rooted in the Lutheran expression of the Christian faith, we are always reforming. While history shows that spiritual tradition alone does not safeguard us from harmful practices of partiality, we trust that God’s abundant grace frees us to learn from the past and do better.

Grounded in a love of God and neighbor, we are committed to producing multimedia resources that provide fresh, substantive, and inspiring reflection on what it is to live with meaning and connection in a changing church and world. These resources respect and honor diverse histories, traditions, cultures, and social locations within the church and beyond.

What We Value

A Culture of Openness

We are called to make a difference. We work passionately and cooperatively to foster knowledge, understanding, and inspiration for churches, classrooms, and homes. We embrace learning and are open to new ways of exploring religion, spirituality, social justice, culture, and personal growth. We listen well to one another’s ideas, not just because openness requires bravery, but because we value differing points of view in decision making.

Diversity and Inclusion

We are called to grow in our understanding of what it means to welcome everyone. As a mission-driven organization, we strive to create an environment where every person is affirmed and belongs regardless of ability, age, ethnicity, faith, sex, gender, sexual orientation, nation of origin, race, or socioeconomic status. We recognize and challenge dynamics that create barriers to participation and collaborate with contributors whose visions celebrate the diversity of our world.

We strive to create an environment where every person is affirmed and belongs