Synod—unnecessary bureaucracy, lack of coordination, ambiguous supervisory relationships, inequitable representation, inefficient organization, insufficient accountability, etc. They have sought and responded to feedback from convention delegates and other leaders. While having expressed a few concerns, I believe task force recommendations are critical." Taking a different view was Rev. Matthew C. Harrison, executive director of LCMS World Relief and Human Care, also nominated for president, who wrote, "Part of me might like the massive increase in power proposed for the Synod President. That’s why it’s not a good idea." 2010 election On July 13, 2010, Kieschnick was defeated for re-election to a fourth term of office by Rev. Matthew C. Harrison. The vote was 643 to 527. The same convention adopted many of the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Task Force on Synod Structure and Governance, including the provision that nearly all Synod staff would be accountable to the Synod president through a new "chief mission officer." Post-presidency On March 1, 2011, Concordia University Texas announced that it had engaged Kieschnick to fill the newly created position of Presidential Ambassador for Mission Advancement, a position he held through 2015. In January 2016, Kieschnick returned to the Lutheran Foundation of Texas, becoming its CEO on January 1, 2017. In January 2017, the Lutheran Foundation of Texas changed its name to Legacy Deo. Legacy Deo encourages estate planning and charitable giving, with a mission to "inspire giving that impacts life forever". References Sources Newspaper articles Patricia Rice, "Missouri Synod Elects Moderate as President," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 16 July 2001. "Houston native takes synod helm," Houston Chronicle, 21 July 2001. Tom Heinen, "Lutherans' doctrinal clash builds," Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 21 July 2001. Tim Townsend, "Church leader faces reelection fight," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 11 July 2004. Adam Jadhav, "Embattled Lutheran president wins vote," St. Louis Post-Dispatch, 21 July 2004. "Amendment A falls short of affirmation," LCMS Reporter, March 2005. LCMS Q-&-A document on Amendment A (PDF), 2004. Mollie Ziegler Hemingway, "Radio Silence", Wall Street Journal 28 March 2008. External links Official Kieschnick biography formerly on the LCMS website LCMS homepage Concordia Historical Institute biography 1943 births Living people 20th-century American Lutheran clergy Presidents of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod Texas A&M University alumni People from Houston Concordia University Texas alumni Concordia Theological Seminary alumni 21st-century American Lutheran clergy