Gerald B. Kieschnick

Who is Gerald B. Kieschnick?

Gerald Bryan Kieschnick is the Presidential Ambassador for Mission Advancement at Concordia University Texas. Kieschnick served as the 12th president of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. He served three 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.