WELS Synod Convention 2023

Convention News

  • Together Video Update – August 15, 2023

    More than 400 WELS called workers and laymembers met at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., July 31-Aug. 3, for the WELS 67th Biennial Synod […]

  • Floor committees report to the convention

    Three hundred forty-eight convention delegates met in 19 floor committees to consider the synod’s work. Floor committees studied reports from the […]

  • Delegates approve balanced ministry financial plan

    On Tuesday morning, Mr. Kyle Egan, WELS’ chief financial officer and treasurer, shared an overview of WELS financial results with synod convention […]

  • Reaching one soul at a time

    On Wednesday morning, Rev. Mark Gabb, chairman of the WELS Board for Home Missions, gave an update on the 100 missions in 10 years initiative, which […]

  • Wednesday afternoon presentation overview

    Delegates at the WELS 67th Biennial Synod Convention had the opportunity to learn about multiple ministries Wednesday afternoon. Following the […]

  • Equipping congregations for ministry

    On Wednesday afternoon, Rev. Jonathan Hein, coordinator, WELS Congregational Services, shared with the convention the vast and varied work of WELS […]

  • For all, to all, by all

    “The Word for all, to all, by all.” Presentations and new fellowship opportunities highlighted this WELS World Missions’ mantra during the 2023 […]

  • Training future church workers

    “Pray for more workers.” That was a repeated request during the WELS Ministerial Education report in Tuesday morning’s session. Rev. Paul […]

  • Now is the time

    Rev. Jonathan Hein, coordinator of WELS Congregational Services, offered convention delegates a picture of the current state of WELS and […]

  • Hirsch presents convention essay

    Embrace the Cross—Anticipate the Crown. This is the theme of the WELS 67th Biennial Synod Convention and the topic Rev. Philip Hirsch explored in […]

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Convention Resources

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Delegate Information

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2022 Statistical Report

Each year, WELS collects data from all congregations and schools. That data is compiled in a statistical report containing information for every church, circuit, conference, and district. WELS Congregational Services then publishes an annual Statistical Summary & Analysis to help congregations and the synod plan how to best steward the resources God provides.