Missouri Synod

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) is a conservative Christian denomination within Lutheranism, founded in 1847 in the United States. It emphasizes strict adherence to traditional Lutheran doctrines, biblically based teachings, and congregational autonomy. The LCMS holds to the belief that salvation is through faith in Jesus Christ alone and emphasizes the importance of Scripture as the inspired Word of God. It operates independently of larger Lutheran bodies and maintains a focus on doctrinal purity, evangelism, and educational institutions. Overall, the LCMS seeks to live out its faith through worship, education, and missionary work while upholding conservative theological principles.