When I confess I have faith, I am confessing I have Jesus. The content of faith is not me and my work, but Jesus.
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.
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Rev. Charles E. Varsogea
Assistant to the LCMS President for Strategic Operations and Church Relations Representative to Europe and North America
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
October 1, 2026
Who Is This ‘Me’ in ‘Christ for Me’?
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.
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!
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.
