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.
To address questions regarding the COVID-19 vaccines, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison provides the following facts and considerations. Please review the documents below to learn more.
Pastoral letter Fact sheet - updated 3/3/21
The delay extends the timeline for districts that also wish to postpone holding their conventions and moves the triennium cycle forward one year. Read an official notice with voting results from LCMS Secretary Rev. Dr. John W. Sias.
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Life Together, a monthly email news digest from LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison, features highlights from Synod publications and multimedia outlets.
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The Preach the Word program helps pastors improve their preaching through video modules and by interacting with seminary professors and fellow preachers.
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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.
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.
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.