Jesus First is a rapidly-growing movement within The Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod. We believe Christ has called the church to be Gospel-centered, mission-driven, and future-oriented. We want the Gospel to remain first in our personal faith and in our relationships with each other. We call on all church leaders to make sure Jesus' way of love and mission to others remains the highest priority in the life and ministries of the whole church.

Who we arePriesthood of all believers | Mission is the #1 taskWhy the name "Jesus First"? | Jesus First affirmations

An Inappropriate Admonition
Twelve years ago after the 1998 LCMS Convention, two groups of people met independently to discuss the direction of the Missouri Synod. In time, these two groups met again and formed Jesus First. Leaders began to write articles about the future of the LCMS, the challenges of sharing the Gospel in our changing world, and the need for church leaders who are Gospel-Centered, Mission-Driven, and Future-Oriented and Lay Folk-Trusting.


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