To Affirm and Retain the Seven Mission Priorities

WHEREAS, The Synod’s Board for National Mission (BNM) and the Board for International Mission (BIM) reported to the 2025 district conventions evaluating the Synod’s current mission priorities; and

WHEREAS, The seven mission priorities of the Synod continue to direct its mission and ministry; and

WHEREAS, Both the BNM and BIM found no objection to the current mission priorities; therefore be it

Resolved, That the English District in convention give thanks to God for the faithful work being carried out by the Officeof National Mission and Office of International Mission; and be it further

Resolved, That every congregation in the district be encouraged to review and embrace the seven mission priorities of the Synod;

and be it finally

Resolved, That the district in convention memorialize the 2026 Synod convention to retain and continue conducting herself in accordance with the seven mission priorities.