Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM has been active in since 1984 and has effectively advocated as one of the 20 state public policy offices of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America through ELCA World Hunger.  The policy positions taken by Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM are firmly rooted in the ELCA Social Statements.
 
How does Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM advocate?
 
Develops an Advocacy Agenda that identifies positions on issues that are firmly rooted in ELCA Social Statements, Resolutions and Messages
 
Maintains an active presence at the state legislature and with executive agencies
 
Studies and gathers information to present in public policy forums
 
Shares information on Lutheran Advocacy Ministry-NM issues with state legislators and executive branch officials
 
Plans and develops organizational activities through the work of its Policy Committee
 
Engages in discussions about public policy with ELCA congregations, individual members, ecumenical and interfaith partners