History

   The National Lutheran Alliance was formed in 2007 with the active involvement of several LCMS related entities. These entities were already involved in Washington, DC related activities. They were convinced that, by joining together, they would be able to increase visibility, and accomplish more. They could engage in new, more effective, and more efficient public relations and educational activities that would benefit many.
   The Alliance is still in its formative stages – developing strategies and formulating plans that will expand activity and benefits in the years to come. The Clara and Spencer Werner Foundation provided major support for the establishment of the Alliance.

Founding Partners

   Concordia Seminary

• Main campus: St. Louis, Missouri
• Geographical scope: National and International
• President: Rev. Dr. Dale A. Meyer
• www.csl.edu

  Concordia University Wisconsin

• Main campus: Mequon, Wisconsin
• Geographical scope: National and International
• President: Rev. Dr. Patrick Ferry
• www.cuw.edu

   Lutheran Education Association

• Corporate office: Chicago, Illinois
• Geographical scope: National and International
• Executive Director: Dr. Jonathan Laabs
• www.lea.org

Executive Director

   Executive Director of the Alliance is Rev. Dr. Paul Devantier, former Executive Director of Communications for the LCMS. He brings Washington, DC experience to this effort, having successfully led the effort to save KFUO Radio during a nine-year (1990-1998) religious freedom litigation with the Federal Communications Commission. Also, from 2001 to 2006, he was national director of an adoption education program initiated by the United States Congress and headquartered in Washington, DC..