Vision and Values

The Vision and Values of the Nepal Evangelical Lutheran Church (NELC) are centered around its commitment to the authority of the Bible, the Great Commission of Jesus Christ, and a focus on being Christ-centered, mission-driven, traditionally grounded, and congregationally focused. The church emphasizes living out the Gospel by making disciples both locally and globally.

Vision

Most Lutheran churches including the NELC focus on being a renewed community moving forward in faith, focused on the mission of Christ—to go out and make disciples. Although specific detailed vision statements for the NELC were not explicitly found, the broader Lutheran values applicable to NELC include leveraging faith to transform communities through the Gospel message.

Core Values

  • Christ Centered: Faith is rooted in the authority of the Scriptures and the apostolic faith in Jesus Christ.

  • Mission Driven: Prioritizes preaching the Gospel and making disciples in congregations, communities, and across the world.

  • Traditionally Grounded: Rooted in 2,000 years of Christian tradition and Lutheran confessions.

  • Congregationally Focused: Organized to serve local congregations effectively.