Jesus First Leadership Stands For...

Trust

We trust that those who took their ordination and commissioning vows meant exactly what they vowed. Those who make these confessions may choose to exercise them in a variety of ways. We trust that their commitment to the Christ and His church is no less than ours.  

Commitment to the Office of the President of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

We hold the Office of President of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in high regard.  It is worthy of the highest respect. We pledge ourselves to support whoever holds this office with our public affirmation whenever possible. Should there be occasion when we disagree, we will do so in ways that will neither dishonor the President or ourselves.

Commitment to Synod’s Ablaze! and Fan into Flame initiatives

We take seriously the Synod Convention resolutions to be reaching as many people as we can with the good news that Jesus is our Lord and Savior, and that what He has done for us, He has done for all people.

Commitment to support the Council of Presidents

The Council of Presidents, the gathering of LCMS District Presidents, represents the church very well. We support their leadership in addressing so many of the urgent issues facing the church. We urge them to exercise with courage the leadership that has been entrusted to them.

Commitment to the new structure of Synod 

While these structural changes may only be the beginning, we believe that they are critical for our Synod to use the resources that are available to us in people and in funding to “vigorously proclaim the Gospel through work and deed in the churches, communities and world” in the most powerful and significant ways.

Commitment to Lutheran World Relief and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services 

We believe working with our Lutheran brothers and sisters in LWR and LIRS is the best way to provide the most efficient and effective relief to a wearied world.