Official Reports

ANNUAL REPORT

The Annual Report highlights the work we did together as a synod. The information is organized based on our various callings, and includes a synopsis of developments in each area of ministry and a brief summary of our current financial situation.

View and download the annual report

View previous annual reports

BOOK OF REPORTS AND MEMORIALS

The Book of Reports and Memorials, the primary source of information for the synod convention, reports the last two years of WELS ministry activity and presents the ministry plan for the next two years.

REPORT TO THE TWELVE DISTRICTS

The Report to the Twelve Districts, put out in even years, reports the work of the synod to the districts for their conventions.

2022 Report to the Twelve Districts
2020 Report to the Twelve Districts

PROCEEDINGS

Proceedings is the official record of decisions and activities at the synod convention.

YEARBOOK

An updated listing of WELS called workers is available in a searchable database. For a complete listing of called workers, congregations, and other WELS ministries, an annual year book is available from Northwestern Publishing House.

WELS CONSTITUTION

The WELS Constitution establishes the corporate structure and explores the roles of the governing bodies, officers, administrators, and areas of ministry of the synod.

CALL REPORTS

The Call Reports detail when pastors, teachers, and staff ministers change positions within WELS.

Call Reports