LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison urges pastors to love their parishioners and to rely only on Christ, who gives the Office of the Holy Ministry and who provides the grace sufficient for the task at hand.

Have you ever considered how difficult the task of being a pastor is? President Matthew C. Harrison reminds us to pray for, and pay heed to, our pastors.

LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison recently defended religious freedom before Congress. Read how the Lord uses that struggle for good.

This Lent, President Matthew C. Harrison encourages purposeful time spent in prayer. Read A Simple Way to Pray for President Harrisons explanation of how the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther encouraged Christians to pray.

President Matthew C. Harrison looks at the topic of joy in the life of the Christian, reminding us that our ultimate cause for rejoicing comes from Christ Himself.

Read President Matthew C. Harrisons discussion of how love for the Gospel and love for ones neighbor is Witness and Mercy at work.

LCMS President Matthew C. Harrison calls for repentance and prayer this Advent.

President Matthew C. Harrison addresses the cultures negative impact on the Church and how Lutherans can take concrete action in defense of marriage, families and the Gospel.

Matthew C. Harrison commemorates C. F. W. Walther, the Synods first president, by recalling Walthers desire to return to Scripture and to the Confessions.

Our hearts are purified by forgiveness in the Sacrament of the Altar, and we have access—unhindered and rendered holy by Jesus—to stand in the holy presence of God Almighty.

Pres. Matthew C. Harrison explains why the LCMS’ two seminaries are vital in spreading the Gospel of Jesus to a broken, suffering world.