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Board of Directors

The LCMS Board of Directors (BOD) is the legal representative of the LCMS and is custodian of all the property of the Synod, either directly or by delegation of its authority to an agency of the Synod. The BOD exercises supervision over all the property and business affairs of the Synod, except in those areas where it has delegated such athority to an agency of the Synod or where voting members of the Synod have assigned specific areas of responsibility to separate corporate or trust entities. In such circumstances, the BOD retains gvernal oversight responsibility as defined in Synod Bylaws.

Board of Directors

The LCMS Board of Directors (BOD) is the legal representative of the LCMS and is custodian of all the property of the Synod, either directly or by delegation of its authority to an agency of the Synod. The BOD exercises supervision over all the property and business affairs of the Synod, except in those areas where it has delegated such athority to an agency of the Synod or where voting members of the Synod have assigned specific areas of responsibility to separate corporate or trust entities. In such circumstances, the BOD retains gvernal oversight responsibility as defined in Synod Bylaws.

In the News

July 17, 2026

COP and BOD hold last meetings of triennium

The LCMS Council of Presidents and Board of Directors held their final meetings of the triennium in April and May.

June 5, 2026

Court issues ruling in Concordia University Texas case

A statement from the LCMS Board of Directors regarding a ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

May 22, 2026

BOD statement regarding sale of property by CUWAA

A statement from the LCMS Board of Directors regarding the sale of property by CUWAA.

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