The Concordia Theological Seminary is one of the institutions of India Evangelical Lutheran Church (IELC). The Board of Management for Concordia Theological Seminary (BMCTS) of IELC oversees the administration of the Seminary.  All the teaching and non-teaching staffs are appointed by the BMCTS. The Principal and the Dean of Students are appointed directly by the BMCTS with the approval of the IELC Church Council. The Bursar and the Academic Dean are appointed by the Council of Faculty.

Members of the faculty have themselves been involved in various capacities by way of service to congregations, circles (circuits), Synods (districts), and Boards. Faculty are also expected to present Theological Essays, Bible studies, participate in pastoral conferences, in ongoing training for pastors, lay training, visiting the probationers, conducting seminars for vicars, etc. This shows that the faculty of the Seminary serves as the helping arm to the growth and mission of IELC.