23K views · 731 reactions | Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, reminds us that our church workers are there for us in our highest and lowest moments. Broaden and deepen your appreciation for those serving in church work vocations: Visit thelc.ms/churchworker to learn how you can show your gratitude for the pastors, deaconesses, teachers and directors of ministries at your church or school. | The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod | Facebook

160K views · 6K reactions | Father Matthew Harrison is one of seven new priests for the Diocese of Charlotte ordained earlier this month. Watch some of his special moments. | Catholic News Herald | Facebook

“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble” (Ps. 46:1). In a March 13, 2020, video message, Pastor Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), provides a word of comfort to the people of the LCMS amid the COVID-19 pandemic. He also gives updates on the Synod's response and encourages members to be patient and generous with each other during this stressful time. https://blogs.lcms.org/2020/resource-helps-congregations-plan-for-widespread-illne

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, talks about the table around which Martin Luther is believed to have had some of the informal discussions recorded in his Table Talk. This table can still be found in Luther’s house in Wittenberg, Germany. Master builder Jerry Frese and his company, Jerry M. Frese Construction Co., recently created a replica of this table that is now located at the LCMS International Center in St. Lou

In this Life Together Digest, the Rev. Dr. Matthew C. Harrison, president of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, reflects on the uniquely biblical position Lutherans take on the question of free will and faith. As sinners, “dead in our trespasses,” we are unable to come to Christ or believe in Him by our own power and strength, just as Lazarus is unable to raise himself from the dead (Eph. 2:5; John 11:38–44). It is Jesus who raises Lazurus, and, likewise, through the Gospel, Harrison says, God