RNS GERALD KIESCHNICK

(RNS) The Rev. Gerald B. Kieschnick is president of the 2.5 million-member Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, based in St. Louis. RNS file photo.

(RNS) The Rev. Gerald B. Kieschnick is president of the 2.5 million-member Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, based in St. Louis. RNS file photo.

RNS GERALD KIESCHNICK

(RNS) The Rev. Gerald B. Kieschnick is president of the 2.5 million-member Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, based in St. Louis. RNS file photo.