The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Religious InstitutionsMissouri, United States501-1000 Employees
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod is a mission-oriented, Bible-based Christian denomination headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1847, it comprises about 2.3 million baptized members across roughly 6,200 congregations and is served by more than 9,000 pastors. It operates through a nationwide network of congregations and church leadership, supported by a sizeable staff. It sits within the Religious Institutions industry. Its purpose centers on providing spiritual leadership and community for its members and congregations, grounded in confessional theology and Biblical teaching. Through its regional districts and offices, the LCMS coordinates ministry and supports pastors as they carry out their mission within the faith community.