Membership in Lutherans For Life means you are standing with thousands of pro-life Lutherans nationwide on God’s Word. You are making a commitment "to witness to the sanctity of human life through education based on the Word of God" through more than an occasional donation.

Yes, however, a membership shows an additional level of commitment to the organization. Membership means you are telling everyone that you stand by the organization and are committed to carrying out its mission and vision. Your membership also helps the local chapter or state affiliate, if existent.

The clearest benefit is that membership contributions are shared with our local and state affiliates. In areas where these affiliates exist, 28 percent of your membership contribution is returned to a local chapter and 28 percent is returned to a state affiliate. In supporting Lutherans For Life through your membership, you are helping share God’s Word on life issues on many levels.

There are two types of membership: an annual membership and a monthly sponsor membership. Annual members are asked to renew their memberships and their commitment every year. Monthly sponsor members are asked to pledge an amount to be sent each month to Lutherans For Life. Each year, monthly sponsor members are asked to renew their pledge.

There is no fixed amount for either the monthly sponsor membership or the annual membership. The suggested annual membership contribution is $35. A membership contribution of any amount will activate your membership.

No. You may send one contribution with both spouses’ names on the membership form.

A monthly sponsor membership will last as long as the member wishes. Annual memberships expire on June 30 of the year following receipt of the membership contribution. Every May, you will be asked to renew your annual membership or to renew your monthly sponsor membership pledge.

Members receive three special mailings not sent to the public. In the winter, members receive a copy of LFL’s annual report that details how your contributions are distributed. In the spring and in the fall, members receive a free copy of a recently published brochure to keep you updated on various life issues.

As reported in the Lutherans For Life 2005 Annual Report, 86 percent of our expenses are used in support of the ministry; 11 percent is used on management costs, and three percent is used for fundraising. These funds enable Lutherans For Life to speak in and donate materials to churches, schools, colleges, and seminaries; help start new local chapters and state affiliates so you can share God’s Word of life in your area; organize training and equipping seminars to help you reach out in your community; and publish materials that educate you on various life issues.

Be assured that your privacy is important to us. Lutherans For Life shares your contact information with our local and state affiliates so you can be connected with and encouraged by other pro-life Lutherans in your area. Occasionally, Lutherans For Life will participate in a mailing list exchange with select Lutheran ministries. These exchanges are meant to be a one-time exchange; that is, your name is to be used for only one mailing, your name will not be retained for any purpose, and the other organization is not to add you to their mailing list unless you respond with a donation.