Gerald B. Kieschnick
Gerald Bryan Kieschnick (born January 29, 1943 in Houston, Texas) is currently the Presidential Ambassador for Mission Advancement at Concordia University Texas. Kieschnick served as the 12th president of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. He served 3 terms starting in 2001, re-elected in 2004, and again in 2007. He was defeated in his bid for a fourth term by the Rev. Matthew C. Harrison on July 13, 2010 at the 64th regular convention of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, and his presidency ended on August 31, 2010.
Kieschnick and his wife, Terry, have two grown children and two grandchildren, all of whom live in Texas.
Read more about Gerald B. Kieschnick: Early Career, Opposition From Confessional Lutherans, LCMS Presidential Election and First Term, Interfaith Issues, Crisis in The Synod, Committee On Constitutional Matters, Reelection and Second Term, Margin of Victory, LCMS Constitution, Response To 2007 Vatican Document, 2008 Radio Program Controversy, Misleading Picture of The Synod, 2010 Election
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