Gospel-Centered

President Kieschnick leads the LCMS using these two verses at his theme. God made the ultimate sacrifice by sending Jesus to die for us and then raised Christ from the dead so that we will live a new life. We uplift and support Gospel-centered leaders who live as disciples of the One who did not come to condemn, but to save the world.

The Word of God is foundational to the life of God's people and Jesus First advocates that it be shared also with those outside the church. While others may think they must only protect and preserve the Gospel, 2 Timothy 4:2 clearly states, "Proclaim the Word." We have been called to sow the seeds of the Gospel wherever God gives us the opportunity. We are called to use our talents,  not hide and protect them. Jesus First supports those leaders in the church who hear the passage, "Let us fix our eyes on Jesus," and who then embrace the freedom of the Gospel to lead the church and proclaim Jesus Christ to all people.

Mission-Driven

Since Jerry Kieschnick became President of the LCMS, there have been over 600 new mission projects through the work of Pentecost 2000.

Jesus First advocates the proclamation of the Gospel to all people (Matthew 28). Jesus First also advocates continued dialog with all Christian denominations. Our theology is a gift from God that needs to be shared with unbelievers and people who can learn from our rich theological history.

Future-Oriented 

The future of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod can be as bright as ever. Proverbs 3:5 states, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." It is time for us to place our trust in God, not in politics and power struggles that have dominated the LCMS this past year.

Jesus First advocates that all the elected officers of Synod need to serve the Lord rather than use politically-motivated agendas. The fourth commandment clearly states that we are to honor those, such as our Synod President, who have been given authority. The LCMS president has the mandate and constitutional authority to lead the church with his vision and to exercise ecclesiastical supervision of all officers, boards, and districts. We are eager for the whole LCMS Board of Directors, all vice presidents and elected officials to support our Synod President and remove all unnecessary confusion in the Synod and the greater Christian community of our purpose and mission. We thank God for those people who already support the President's vision of a mission-focused, future-oriented church.