Synod convention recognizes Harrison’s re-election

“Christ sustains you and makes you what you should be,” said LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.

Harrison elected to fifth term as LCMS president

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison has served as LCMS president since 2010.

‘The cause is just’: Harrison speaks at Illinois March for Life

The Illinois March for Life took place in Springfield, Ill., on March 21.

COP supports statement on CTX from Harrison, BOD

The Synod’s statement on CTX’s action to self-govern was released on April 18.

President Harrison denounces disturbing ideologies

LCMS leaders and congregations reject racist views and instead stand firm on the biblical belief that every human is a precious child of God.

Update from President Harrison on Large Catechism

President Harrison asks CPH to resume distribution of the annotated Large Catechism.

Harrison receives CHI’s Distinguished Service Award

Concordia Historical Institute (CHI) hosted its 49th annual awards banquet on Nov. 10.

A joint statement from LCMS President Harrison and the Chairman of the LCMS Board of Directors about Concordia University Texas

Our Bylaws make clear: All are to carry out responsibilities “in a manner reflecting the highest degree of integrity and honesty consistent with the Scriptures, the Lutheran Confessions, the Constitution, Bylaws, and resolutions of the Synod.”

‘Reporter’ supplement: ‘Life Together with President Harrison’ – July 2022

This supplement includes an article from LCMS President Harrison about the dangers facing young people today plus research from LCMS Youth Ministry about how to retain youth in the church and help them thrive as they go through life’s transitions.

Joint letter from LCMS President Harrison and presidents of WELS and ELS to U.S. Attorney General

“The increased violence … against churches, pro-life organizations and pregnancy centers are clearly terrorist attacks: they use violence designed to intimidate in order to achieve political ends.”

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison addresses SCOTUS decision

Today we rejoice that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned ‘Roe v. Wade’ and pray that all would treasure and protect life as a gift from God.

‘Reporter’ supplement: ‘Life Together with President Harrison’ – April 2022

This supplement features information about the 175th anniversary of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, including a brief history of the LCMS by Rev. Cameron MacKenzie.

Harrison issues letter regarding recent events at CUW

As events at Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), Mequon, Wis., cause concern in the church, LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison asks for patience and prayers.

‘Reporter’ supplement: ‘Life Together with President Harrison’ – February 2022

This supplement includes an interview with the Rev. Sawyer Meyers, a church re-planter, and a conversation with Bishop Juhana Pohjola of the Evangelical Lutheran Mission Diocese of Finland.

The gift of life: A letter from President Harrison

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares thoughts about the sanctity of life.