About Us

The German Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Society of the Missouri Synod, was organized in the City of Buffalo, New York, in the year 1891, and was incorporated under the laws of the State of New York, November 15, 1892, certificate there-for being filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Erie County on said date. Charter changed, 1891.

On November 13, 1923, the name was legally changed to Evangelical Lutheran Missionary Society.

The present name, the Lutheran Church Extension Society of Buffalo, New York, was adopted pursuant
to law, December 5, 1924.

Our Society is led by a Delegate Body of 2 Delegates from each member congregation. The Delegate Body holds its regular meetings in February, June and October. The Delegate Body elects a Board of Directors from the member congregations (9 lay and 3 clergy) who meet regularly in January, May and September. The Board of Directors appoints certain board members to serve as officers. Currently, these are:

Mr. Fred Schmitt – President

Rev. Jeff Nickel – Vice President

Mr. Alex Hartley – Treasurer

Ms. Laura Tirone – Secretary

Mr. Mike Brown – Financial Secretary

Mr. John Zachau – Financial Committee Chair

Mr. Gordon Tresch – Board Member

Ms. Catherine Nagel – Board Member

Mr. Mike Brown – Board Member

Ms. Barbara Glover – Board Member

Mr. David Sirgey – Board Member

Rev. Dennis Krueger – Board Member