The research questions in this article will be: 1. How have the selected mission organizations in Norway expressed themselves - theologically and ethically - concerning environmental and climate issues from 1988- measured against the articles of the Nicene Creed 2. How do the leaders corelate their organizations theological approaches to the values and reflection on nature found among its members. This will be concluded with a discussion about 3. how some selected relevant theological resources and theological discussions from partners and authors recognized by the organization can be used to legitimize and strengthen environmental commitment in the mentioned Norwegian mission organisations.
Three organizations will be examined: Normisjon, Det norske misjonsselskapet (NMS) [Norwegian mission society], Norsk Luthersk misjonssamband (NLM) [ Norwegian Lutheran association], These organizations define themselves to a greater or lesser extent as part of the Church of Norway (CoN)
The data examined are strategy documents from the elected mission organisations. They will be analysed using methods derived from ecocritical hermeneutics. I also carry out a survey of selected leaders in these organisations to map the ethical positions and theological reflections
Finally, I will discuss the findings and make some suggestions on how protestant mission organizations can strengthen their work on environment and climate based on the "The Cape Town Commitment" (2010) and the Seul declaration (2024) from the Lausanne Movement. The finding will be discussed related to various parts of the Nicene Creed. In the discussion. I will also give examples of from theologians who enjoy great recognition in the respective mission organizations that can be used to strengthen the commitment to the environment in protestant mission