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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 with President Harrison – January 2021 Life Together with President Harrison – January 2021 In this month's Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, discusses the vocation of Christians to pray during these times of turmoil — economic, racial, medical and political. Read More Life Together with President Harrison – December 2020 Life Together with President Harrison – December 2020 In this month's Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, proclaims the Good Christmas News of Christ's coming in the manger, on the cross, in His Word and Sacraments, and on the Last Day. Read More Council of Presidents encourages Harrison to invite congregational vote on convention delay Council of Presidents encourages Harrison to invite congregational vote on convention delay Due to ongoing effects of the pandemic, the LCMS Council of Presidents voted unanimously to encourage LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison to put before congregations a proposal to delay the 2022 Synod convention. 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

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