In reply to Rudolf C. Schaser.

That list looks to be the full battery of the leadership within the Office of National Mission, who operate under the supervision of Rev. Day as executive director. the Chief Mission Officer, Rev. Robson, has senior oversight over National Mission as well as the Office of International Mission, Pastoral Education, LCMS Communications and Mission Advancement. I don't know of anyone who would decline to sign the document.

If by 'national leaders' you mean additional persons outside of the Office of National Mission, some were not asked to sign - including me. And others are out of the country, namely the new executive director for International Mission. The absence of a name does not imply a reluctance to endorse this important position statement.

I gladly and vigorously endorse it.

Mark Hofman, Executive Director
Mission Advancement