Montana District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod

The Montana District is one of the 35 districts of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS), and comprises the state of Montana and parts of Idaho and North Dakota. The Montana District includes approximately 69 congregations and missions (including two congregations in Idaho and one in North Dakota) as well as 16 preschools and 5 elementary schools and is subdivided into 6 circuits.[1] Baptized membership in district congregations is approximately 15,000, making it one of the two smallest districts along with the Wyoming District, which is roughly equal in size; a merger of the two districts was proposed in 2006.[2]

Montana District of the LCMS
Montana District Seal
Location
CountryUnited States
TerritoryMontana
HeadquartersBillings, Montana
Statistics
Congregations87
Schools
  • 18 preschool
  • 7 elementary
Members15,000
Information
DenominationLutheran Church – Missouri Synod
Established1945
Current leadership
PresidentRev. Terry R. Forke
Website
www.mtdistlcms.org

The Montana District was formed in 1945 when the North Dakota and Montana District was divided, also creating the North Dakota District. District offices are located in Billings, Montana. Delegates from each congregation meet in convention every three years to elect the district president, vice presidents, circuit visitors, a board of directors, and other officers. The Rev. Terry Forke became the district president in September 2006.

Presidents

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  • Rev. Paul M. Freiburger, 1945–1966
  • Rev. August F. Droegemueller, 1966–1969
  • Rev. George F. Wollenburg, 1969–1977
  • Rev. Harold V. Huber, 1977–1984 (died in office)
  • Rev. Albert G. Pullmann, 1984–1989
  • Rev. Richard Kiessling, 1989–1992
  • Rev. George F. Wollenburg, 1992–2006
  • Rev. Terry R. Forke, 2006–present

References

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  1. ^ "The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Locator - Montana District (MT)".
  2. ^ "Reporter - LCMS News & Information".
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