• Heaven-bound

    God’s way of becoming a saint is through faith in Jesus Christ.

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  • Christ through us: Calling

    Closely connected to the Great Commission is Jesus’ call for some to be full-time called workers in gospel ministry.

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  • Early bird registration closes soon

    This conference will focus on areas related to the long-range strategic plan, ā€œChrist through us,ā€ helping transform this long-range vision into real-world action.

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  • Producing Workers for a Growing Harvest

    Jesus declared the fields ripe for harvest yet lamented the scarcity of workers—a truth that remains prevalent today as we sustain and expand ministry efforts.

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  • Visualizing the truths of Scripture

    Martin Luther’s personal seal shares important biblical truths. What does your online presence testify about your faith?

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WELS Connection – November 2025

Thinking critically about staffing needs is key for WELS congregations and schools as the synod faces a shortage of called workers and a growing harvest field. The ā€œcallingā€ priority of WELS’ long-range strategic plan outlines goals to help align plans for ministry growth with a sustainable workforce. How do those goals impact your congregation? How might they impact you?

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