President Bill Harmon
Rev. Dr. Bill Harmon is a native of Baltimore, Maryland. He attended Emmanuel Lutheran School and Baltimore Lutheran (now Concordia Preparatory School) before continuing his education at Concordia College, New York, and Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree with an emphasis in leadership, renewal, and coaching from Regent University in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
President Harmon was elected President/Bishop of the Southeastern District of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in May 2022 and reelected to a second term in May 2025. In this role, he provides spiritual and strategic leadership to congregations, schools, and ministries across the Mid-Atlantic region. His work centers on equipping leaders, strengthening churches, and advancing the Gospel through the district’s focus on Immeasurably More (Ephesians 3:20–21).
His leadership is shaped by a deep commitment to fostering a culture of wellness and witness, helping the Southeastern District fulfill its mission to connect people with Jesus so that lives are transformed and God’s Kingdom grows.
President Harmon also serves as an Assistant Pastor at King of Glory in Williamsburg, Virginia. He and his wife, Gayle, are blessed with three sons.
Contact Information
Rev. Dr. Bill Harmon
President
703-971-9371, ext. 202
bharmon@se.lcms.org
Allison Klettke
Executive Assistant
703-971-9371, ext. 219
aklettke@se.lcms.org
