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.

A portion of this “white paper” takes up the demographic challenge of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

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Demographics Study

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.

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Preach the Word

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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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.

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Updates from the president

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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Resources

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Lutherans Engage the World

Lutheran Engage the World Engaging the Church in the work of witness and mercy across the globe in our life together.

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The Lutheran Witness

The Lutheran Witness Interpreting the contemporary world from a Lutheran Christian perspective

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The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod Inc., including Mission Central (in Mapleton, Iowa), is an IRS registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt charity.

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