Who is this “me”? It is I, an accursed and damned sinner, who was so beloved by the Son of God that He gave Himself for me.
Office of the President
The president is the chief ecclesiastical and ecumenical officer of the Synod, and the vice presidents assist him in his work.
Office of the President
The president is the chief ecclesiastical and ecumenical officer of the Synod, and the vice presidents assist him in his work.
President
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. Read his biography.
Vice-Presidents
In addition to President Harrison, six vice-presidents make up the LCMS Praesidium. They are responsible for various duties within the church body.
Leadership Team
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s leadership team takes on a vital role in assisting the president with his ministry to the church.
District Visitation
In Martin Luther 1528 work “Instructions for the Visitors of Parish Pastors in Electoral Saxony,” he begins by writing, “Both the Old and the New Testaments give sufficient evidence of what a divinely wholesome thing it would be if pastors and Christian congregations might be visited by understanding and competent persons.” In keeping with this scriptural and historic tradition, the Office of the President conducts a triennial district visitation, to assess the theological, organizational and fiscal health of LCMS congregations, schools, districts and related entities. This report forms the basis of this visitation discussion.
Letters From The President
September 1, 2026
The Word of God Never Stops Giving
Thanks to my early biblical education and years of Bible study since, my head is swimming with texts, and the beautiful thing is there are always more!
August 1, 2026
‘Non Multa sed Multum’: As Knowledge Abounds, So Too Does the Need for Discernment
There’s an old Latin saying: Non multa sed multum (“not many things, but much”). It’s not so important that a pastor has read a thousand books, but that he’s deeply familiar with the greatest and best.
Official Statements
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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.
Life Together Digest
Life Together, a monthly email news digest from LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison, features highlights from Synod publications and multimedia outlets.
