The Oklahoma District is one of the 35 districts of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod (LCMS), and comprises the state of Oklahoma. It includes approximately 78 congregations, subdivided into 9 circuits, as well as 17 preschools, 8 elementary schools and one high school. Baptized membership in district congregations is approximately 14,136.
The Oklahoma District was formed in 1924 out of the Kansas District. District offices are located in Moore, Oklahoma. Delegates from each congregation meet in convention every three years to elect the district president, vice presidents, circuit counselors, a board of directors, and other officers. Rev. David Nehrenz was elected in 2022 and again in 2025.
Presidents Rev. Henry Mueller, 1924–1939 Rev. Carl R. Matthies, 1939–1940 Rev. Edward C. Hauer, 1940–1942 Rev. Paul J. Hartenberger, 1942–1943 Rev. Otto Henry Hoyer, 1943–1954 Rev. Alfred E. Behrend, 1954–1970 Rev. Harold E. Brockhoff, 1970–1978 Rev. Gerhard F. Bode, 1978–1988 Rev. Robert L. Jackson, 1988–1991 Rev. William R. Diekelman, 1991–2004 Rev. Paul A. Hartman, 2004–2009 Rev. Barrie E. Henke, 2009–2022 Rev. David Nehrenz, 2022–present
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External links Oklahoma District web site LCMS: Oklahoma District LCMS Congregation Directory