New Jersey District of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod

The New Jersey District includes approximately 54 congregations and missions (the fewest of any geographic district), subdivided into 6 circuits, as well as 24 preschools and 5 elementary schools.

Baptized membership in district congregations is approximately 14,000.

District offices are located in Mountainside, New Jersey.

Stephen Gewecke was elected District President in 2021.

Delegates from each congregation meet in convention every three years to elect the district president, three vice presidents, circuit counselors, a board of directors, and other officers.