5 things to know about Tim Walz's faith, church and the ELCA

By Ryan Foley, Christian Post Reporter
Saturday, August 10, 2024

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Vice President Kamala Harris visit an abortion clinic in Saint Paul, Minnesota in March 2024. | Office of Governor Tim Walz & Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan

With Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz becoming the Democratic vice presidential nominee, many are examining his background and faith more closely as he could arguably become the first Lutheran to hold a national executive office.

While Christian conservatives have criticized the 60-year-old Walz as "far-left" in his public policy stances, progressive Christians have embraced Vice President Kamala Harris' selection, who attends a church affiliated with progressive mainline Protestant Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.

Here are five things to know about Walz's faith, church and denomination.

Ryan Foley is a reporter for The Christian Post. He can be reached at: ryan.foley@christianpost.com

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