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. It also includes one congregation in Idaho and one congregation in North Dakota. The Montana District includes approximately 67 congregations and missions, subdivided into 6 circuits, as well as 18 preschools and 7 elementary schools.[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 counselors, a board of directors, and other officers. The Rev. Terry Forke became the district president in September 2006.

Presidents
  • 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
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References
  1. "Montana District: Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)". www.mtdistlcms.org.
  2. "Reporter - LCMS News & Information".
  • Archives, Concordia Historical Institute
  • Archives, The Montana District of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
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