Update on Mohr roster status

A pastoral letter from President Harrison regarding the suspension and resignation of Michael Mohr from the ordained roster of the LCMS.

False report in St. Louis Post-Dispatch

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has released a false story about the LCMS president.

Pastoral response from President Harrison regarding reported clergy abuse in Illinois

A pastoral letter from the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, in response to events in the Central Illinois District.

President Harrison writes letter about LCMS ecclesiastical supervision

LCMS president addresses how ecclesiastical supervision operates in matters of doctrinal concern.

A pastoral word from President Harrison

The Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, shares pastoral wisdom on recent events.

LCMS president encourages ‘walking together’ in pastoral formation

The Synod cannot diverge from its process of certification of pastoral candidates, authorized by seminaries fully accountable to all of us.

Michigan District and LCMS boards of directors meet

The conversation centered around the situation regarding Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor. Both boards are grateful for the conversation and fellowship and pray that the Lord comfort the grieving and guide the church to a united and faithful response.

LCMS President Harrison letter about U.S. immigration and Lutheran organizations

Some facts and reflections about the confusing and complex situation surrounding Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services and LCMS Recognized Service Organizations.

LCMS President Harrison encourages Christians to vote

Christians should take up the privilege and opportunity to vote in accord with God’s Word.

CUS Board of Directors sends letter to CTX president

The letter is a response to actions taken by Concordia University Texas.

Statement from LCMS Board of Directors on CTX selection of president

The LCMS Board of Directors releases a statement on the selection of a president by Concordia University Texas.

Harrison writes pastoral letter to CUWAA Board of Regents

The full text of the letter is now being made publicly available.

Harrison letter to CUWAA Board of Regents

A pastoral letter from the LCMS president to the Concordia University Wisconsin and Ann Arbor Board of Regents.

Obituary: Nancy Harrison, mother of LCMS President Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison

Nancy Theresa Harrison of Sioux City, Iowa, died on June 12 at the age of 86.

Saving souls: Christ’s work, not ours

If a year from now we discovered that all our supposed best practices were completely wrong, it would not change the number of God’s elect by a single one.

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.