We are forgiven sinners . But now the righteousness of God has been shown apart from law, although the law and prophets bear witness to it, the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. Lutherans believe that our unity in Christ is a gift, not a task. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the hope that belongs to your call, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of us all, who is above all and through all and in all. But grace was given to each of us according to the measure of Christ's gift.
All believers are ministers .
Lutherans have one office of ministry. They understand it as a vocation, a calling. A pastor has no special graces. Every occupation that meets human need and contributes to the common good is a calling or vocation that God blesses with his grace. Word and Sacrament ministry is just one among many callings, albeit an important one.