Office _{of the} President

Welcome to the Office of the President’s Web pages! Here you can learn more about the Rev. Dr . Matthew C. Harrison and the Praesidium, read statements, watch videos and more. These pages also provide access to “Witness, Mercy, Life Together” resources to help understand and explain the new emphasis for the church in your congregation.

Special Report from The Rev. Gregory K. Williamson, LCMS Chief Mission Officer (CMO)

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LCMS Council of Presidents ‘stands with’ Synod President on religious-liberty statements
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Missouri Synod President tells House Committee: LCMS ‘religiously opposed to supporting abortion-causing drugs’
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Missouri Synod president says church remains ‘deeply concerned’ about health plan mandate despite White House statement
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Missouri Synod president issues statement on recent HHS decision and religious freedom
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“Witness, Mercy, Life Together.” | Visit the WMLT Blog

These phrases illustrate how the church lives and works together to proclaim the Gospel and to provide for our brothers and sisters in Christ in our congregations, communities and throughout the world. And in all we do, Christ is at the center, leading us, sustaining us, keeping us focused on our mission. This will never change.

Read about this new emphasis for the church and download resources to use at home and in your congregation.

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