Matthew Harrison
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The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison is president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

Here we stand, here we go

We cannot stand on the Gospel without going with the Gospel. 

What is a Lutheran?

The doctrine of justification, on which the church stands or falls, is what it means to be Lutheran.

International Lutheran Council reaffirms 2021 letter denouncing religious persecution in Finland

The reaffirmation comes as the Rev. Dr. Juhana Pohjola and Dr. Päivi Räsänen face a second trial for holding to biblical Christianity.

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

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

Resurrection courage: The future is already written

All the crosses and trials that afflict us today will be left in the grave at the Resurrection.

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.

God’s abundant grace: A sermon from Luther

A sermon of Martin Luther from April 6, 1541, is translated by LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison.

‘Another year of grace’: A message from the Synod president

With the name of Jesus and at the celebration of His first shedding of blood, we begin our new year.

Respect for Marriage Act: Misnamed law threatens religious liberty

On Dec. 13, President Biden signed the Respect for Marriage Act into law.

Right administration of the sacraments

The true “marks” of the church are evident to all and provide sufficient grounds to identify the presence of true fellowship.

Resurrection courage: Ours in Christ

A message from the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison. president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

The sin of racism: A Gospel response

The church needs to condemn all sin, including racism, and articulate God’s love in Christ for all.

Abortion: Lessons from the Early Church

LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison shares excerpts of an essay by Hermann Sasse (1895–1976).

A Word in the Wake of the Buffalo Tragedy

As we are shocked by another act of violence, we pray for those who have been impacted and persevere in showing Christ’s love to others.

Church and culture: A call to repentance

Much of what we see today in society results from philosophies and teachings that elevate humanity and thereby eliminate God and His Law.