Some have said, "LCMC is a vibrant and faithful association of congregations, rather than a denominational church body." LCMC has referred to itself as "a post-denominational association of congregations," as a way of acknowledging that its horizontal structure is different than the more vertical structure of many classic denominations. But having said that, LCMC is recognized as a church body (denomination) by the IRS, by the ELCA, and ... [...]
Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ is an association of congregations and individuals who are: free in Christ; accountable to one another; rooted in the Scriptures and the Lutheran Confessions; working together to fulfill Christ's Great Commission to go and make disciples of all nations. LCMC is an association of congregations. We have a great respect for the reality that the church is where the people ... [...]
LCMC The First Ten Years tells the story of Lutheran Congregations in Mission for Christ (LCMC) — its origins and its first ten years as an association — told from the perspective of those who were participants and leaders on that journey. "The writers of this book have several things in common: All are united by a common faith in Jesus Christ. All claim a personal history that is rooted in a Lutheran understanding of the ... [...]