Harrison reappointed to LCMS World Relief/Human Care leadership
Rev. Matthew Harrison has been appointed by the LCMS Board for Human Care Ministries for another five-year term as executive director of LCMS World Relief/Human Care.
The board recognized Harrison’s leadership of the Synod’s worldwide arm of mercy since 2001, a period that included the unprecedented challenges of Sept. 11, the Asian tsunami and Hurricane Katrina. During that time the ministry also strengthened non-disaster efforts, including chaplaincy, deaconess ministry, pro-life efforts and HIV/AIDS orphanages.
“This has been an amazing five years,” said Harrison, who previously served as a parish pastor in Iowa and Indiana. “I’ve seen the absolute worst things the devil, the world and our flesh can throw at us. But I’ve also had the unbelievable honor and privilege of service to Christ’s people as they have responded with unprecedented love and kindness in Jesus’ name.”
Looking ahead, LCMS World Relief/Human Care initiatives include: continuing to build the first LCMS national disaster network; launching a Mercy Corps for LCMS high school and college youth; and providing Lutheran medical professionals with new volunteer opportunities.
To learn more about LCMS World Relief/Human Care, call 1-800-248-1930, Ext. 1380 or 1381, or visit http://worldrelief.lcms.org.
