The Montana District is one of 35 districts of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS), and consists of the state of Montana. It also includes one trial in Idaho and one in North Dakota. Montana District includes about 67 trials and missions, divided into 6 circuits, as well as 18 preschools and 7 elementary schools. Membership baptized in the district courts is about 15,000, making it one of the two smallest districts together with Wyoming District, which is roughly the same in size; the merging of the two districts was proposed in 2006.
Montana District was formed in 1945 when North Dakota and Montana Districts were divided, also created North Dakota District. District offices are located in Billings, Montana. Delegates from each session meet at a convention every three years to elect the district president, vice president, circuit counselor, board of directors, and other officers. Pastor Terry Forke became district president in September 2006 and re-elected for a second term in 2009. The 31st Regular Convention was held on June 15-18, 2009 in Billings with the theme "Let us cling to the recognition of our hope without hesitation, for he that is promised is faithful "(Hebrews 10:23). The 31st Regular Convention will be held from 11 to 14 June 2012, in Billings.
Video Montana District (LCMS)
President
- 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 at the office)
- Rev. Albert G. Pullmann, 1984-1989
- Rev. Richard Kiessling, 1989-1992
- Rev. George F. Wollenburg, 1992-2006
- Rev. Terry R. Forke, 2006-now
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The oldest congregation
- 1887 - First Lutheran Church, Helena, Montana
- 1888 - Church of Saint Mark Lutheran, Butte, Montana
- 1892 - Lutheran Trinity Church, Great Falls, Montana
- 1895 - Church of Trinity Lutheran, Kalispell, Montana
- 1896 - Lutheran Redeemer Church, Anaconda, Montana
- 1900 - First Lutheran Church, Missoula, Montana
- 1905 - Church of Grace Lutheran, Hamilton, Montana
- 1906 - Trinity Lutheran Church, Miles City, Montana
- 1911 - Lutheran Trinity Church, Harlowton, Montana
- 1912 - Saint John Lutheran Church, Libby, Montana
- 1912 - Church of Saint Paul Lutheran, Bridger, Montana
- 1912 - Saint Paul Lutheran Church, Roundup, Montana
- 1912 - Lutheran Church of Trinity, Plentywood, Montana
- 1913 - Church of Saint John Lutheran, Laurel, Montana
- 1913 - Church of Saint Paul Lutheran, Park City, Montana
- 1913 - Church of Zion Lutheran, Chinook, Montana
- 1913 - Church of Zion Lutheran, Power, Montana
Only congregation in North Dakota: Concordia Lutheran Church, Williston, North Dakota, 1933
Only congregations in Idaho: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Salmon, Idaho, 1978
The largest congregation
- The total membership includes all baptized members and corresponding to the LCMS website.
- 1450 - Church of Trinity Lutheran, Kalispell, Montana
- 1250 - Church of the Lutheran Trinity, Billings, Montana
- 1052 - Savior of the Lutheran Church, Glendive, Montana
- 766 - First Lutheran Church, Missoula, Montana
- 688 - Mount Olive Lutheran Church, Billings, Montana
- 679 - First Lutheran Church, Helena, Montana
- 570 - Lutheran Trinity Church, Great Falls, Montana
- 534 - Saint John Lutheran Church, Laurel, Montana
- 516 - First Lutheran Church, Bozeman, Montana
- 421 - Lutheran Trinity Church, Miles City, Montana
- 357 - Church of Grace Lutheran, Hamilton, Montana
- 354 - Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidney, Montana
- 298 - Lutheran Redemption Church, Columbia Falls, Montana
Only congregations in North Dakota: Concordia Lutheran Church, Williston, North Dakota, 289
Only congregations in Idaho: Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Salmon, Idaho, 183
References
- Archive, Concordia Historical Institute
- Archives, Montana District at Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
External links
- the Montana District website
- LCMS: Montana District
- Congregation Directory LCMS
- LCMS History in Montana
- Concordia Historical Institute
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