The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison was re-elected to a fifth term as LCMS president during the 2023 convention in Milwaukee.
LCMS Board of Directors
LCMS files complaint against Concordia University Texas
The complaint seeks a reversal of CTX’s governance change.
Synod seeks reversal of CTX governance change
On Sept. 1, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) filed a complaint against Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas.
Synod officers to be installed in St. Louis
The service of installation will take place in the Chapel of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, on Sept. 15 at 7 p.m.
CTX Board of Regents declines to seat new members
On Aug. 9, Concordia University Texas (CTX), Austin, Texas, President Dr. Donald Christian notified the LCMS Board of Directors that the CTX regents elected by the Synod convention would not be seated.
LCMS BOD seeks meeting with CTX BOR
In keeping with the spirit of 2023 Resolution 7-03, the LCMS Board of Directors has reached out to the Concordia University Texas Board of Regents to request a meeting later this month.
Two resolutions on Structure and Administration pass, one fails
Delegates amend two Synod Bylaws and reject a resolution to form a task force to study moving to a four-year convention cycle.
Delegates express desire for reconciliation with CTX, pass Res. 7-03
The resolution calls Concordia University Texas to repentance for seeking to separate itself from Synod governance.
‘A fantastic run’: BOD closes one era, prepares for next
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) Board of Directors met at the LCMS International Center in St. Louis May 18–19.
Walking away: Concordia University Texas holds to ‘ill-advised course’
On Nov. 8, 2022, the Concordia University Texas Board of Regents voted to separate CTX from Synod governance.
COP supports statement on CTX from Harrison, BOD
The Synod’s statement on CTX’s action to self-govern was released on April 18.
Synod responds to CTX action to self-govern
On Nov. 8, the Board of Regents of Concordia University Texas, Austin, Texas, voted to designate itself the university’s “sole governing body.”
COP, BOD meet in St. Louis
Among other items, the COP discussed the Concordia University System, and the BOD reviewed the Synod’s financial position.
Synod celebrates longtime servants Miller and Stroh
Krista Miller and Ross Stroh worked for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod for a combined total of 55 years.
BOD holds last meeting of 2022
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors met Nov. 18–19, 2022, in Phoenix.
BOD looks to 2023 and beyond
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Board of Directors met Aug. 25–26 in St. Louis,