Gerald B. Kieschnick
Gerald B. Kieschnick | |
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Kieschnick at the 2004 LCMS National Youth Gathering in Orlando, Florida | |
| Born | January 29, 1943 Houston, Texas |
| Education | Texas A&M University (1964) Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield (1970) Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (1977) |
| Spouse | Terry Lee Kieschnick ('nee Roos) |
| Children | Two |
| Church | Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod |
| Ordained | 1970 |
Congregations served | Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Biloxi, Mississippi Redeemer Lutheran Church, Beaumont, Texas Faith Lutheran Church, Georgetown, Texas |
Gerald Bryan Kieschnick (born January 29, 1943, in Houston, Texas) is the Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Deo (formerly known as the Lutheran Foundation of Texas). Kieschnick served as the 12th president of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS), being elected to three terms, in 2001, 2004, and 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 LCMS, 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.