Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity (Colossians 3:12–14).
LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour
... reflecting God's love
As Christians, we know and proclaim that God loves all human beings. Responding to that love in how we behave towards one another is an important part of that message. As Jesus says in John 13:35, 'If you love each other, everyone will know that you are my disciples'.
It is important, therefore, that we clearly articulate the standard of behaviour we expect from one another, not using vague language but in useful and practical terms.
The General Church Board has approved specific standards of ethical behaviour for the Lutheran Church in both Australia and New Zealand. Underpinned by Scripture and church policy, these standards are applicable to all aspects of the life of the church. They relate to:
- our personal behaviour
- our pastoral care
- caring for children
- our communications
- financial and administrative matters.
LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour
The LCA has adopted Standards of Ethical Behaviour that express in simple and clear language how we can demonstrate and declare God’s love to one another by how we conduct ourselves in our: personal behaviour, pastoral care, caring for children, communications, and in financial and administrative matters.
This brochure summarises these standards.
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Training
The Professional Standards Department has prepared a training program to help congregations more fully understand the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) Standards of Ethical Behaviour. Click on the blue button to go to the Training page for workshops and webinars in your LCA district.
Your LCA Professional Standards Officer in your district can provide more information.
LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour
Professional Standards Department
psd@lca.org.au
08 8267 7300
