Office of the President

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison is the 13th man to serve as president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) since its founding in 1847.

In addition to President Harrison, six vice-presidents make up the LCMS Praesidium.

Recent News & Articles

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Life Together News Digest – February 2021 Life Together News Digest – February 2021 November edition features information on 2021 life marches, closed Communion, worship resources for Advent/Christmas, and other resources. Read More Congregations vote to delay Synod convention Congregations vote to delay Synod convention The measure was approved by over 90%, with more than 60% of the Synod's congregations participating in the vote. Read More March for Life ‘Moving the Movement Tour’ stops in Fort Wayne March for Life ‘Moving the Movement Tour’ stops in Fort Wayne The Jan. 16 event, sponsored by LCMS Life Ministry, was one stop on the March for Life Chicago’s “Moving the Movement Tour,” which connected participants across five Midwestern states in a series of pro-life car rallies and caravans. Read More
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Demographics and Research Studies

Message to the Church — A portion of this “white paper” takes up the demographic issues of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. As we face challenges with the Word of God, we will continue to grow together in unity.

• Read white paper

2017 Millennial Research — LCMS Youth Ministry partnered with LCMS Research to conduct an unprecedented study of young adult retention in the LCMS and in the larger Christian Church.

• Read executive summary    View video

Journal of Lutheran Mission, December 2016 — Christians make up a much smaller percentage of the population than they did a generation or two ago. Learn the key factor behind the decline in LCMS membership.

• Read report    Read commentary

Theological Statements

• Textual Criticism — This document discusses the challenges of textual criticism as well as the limits of its use.

• Mission in the 21st Century — A theological statement for Mission in the 21st Century by Matthew C. Harrison

Resources