Meredith Liermann

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God, why? Fifteen African pastors re-learn God’s answer

2026/07/15/in Africa, Missions, World Missions

“God, why?” You ask that. We ask it in Africa too. Why this hardship? Why so much woe? Why does progress seem so slow? Our recent bachelor of divinity (BDiv) […]

Coachable for Christ

2026/07/08/in Faces of Faith, Home Missions, Missions

There is an old Chinese proverb that can be summarized in English in this way: “If I am walking with two other people, each of them can be my teacher. […]

Connecting leaders, resources, and the gospel

2026/07/01/in Africa, Missions, World Missions

The apostle Paul often worked across great distances. Through letters, trusted coworkers, and personal visits, he encouraged believers, shared resources, and strengthened churches separated by geography, language, and culture. Today, […]

Preach with patience

2026/06/29/in Africa, Missions, World Missions

“Preach the Word,” Paul told Timothy. Paul was in prison in Rome, facing execution for Jesus. A joyful celebration in Lusaka “Preach the Word,” Harland Goetzinger, head of the Pastoral […]

Celebrating ELFK’s 150th and gospel partnership with WELS

2026/06/23/in Africa, Missions, World Missions

Sesquicentennial is not a word I use very often. It means 150th anniversary. Last week I attended a historic event—the sesquicentennial of the Evangelisch-Lutherische Freikirche (ELFK), our sister church in […]

A pastor’s journey into fatherhood and faithful ministry

2026/06/16/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS Blogs

Serving as a pastor later in life while welcoming a new child into our family has been both a profound blessing and a significant responsibility. Becoming a father again has […]

First contact

2026/06/11/in Africa, Missions, World Missions

Last March, Missionary Howard Molhke and I made our first visit to a church in the Republic of Congo. The ROC, which is commonly referred to as Congo-Brazzaville, neighbors the […]

Jesus Christ, true God, has the power to overcome the devil

2026/06/10/in Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

In 1950, a few men in a small village deep in the jungle of Laos were traveling to Vientiane, the capital city of Laos. The Holy Spirit led these men […]

Beyond the pew: sharing space, sharing Christ

2026/06/03/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS Blogs

In northeast Calgary, considered one of the most diverse communities in Canada, you might look in one direction and think you are in India, and another direction, Africa. Here, St. […]

Mission Journeys volunteer opportunity in Brisbane, Australia

2026/06/01/in Asia-Oceania, Missions

Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve, build relationships, and share Christ’s love with people from around the world? Mission Journeys is excited to partner with the WELS […]

My four journeys to East Fork: 1994 to 2026

2026/05/28/in Missions, Native American Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

Between 1999 and 2002, through a Kingdom Workers grant, Beth Cordes Thompson gave workshops and seminars on Intercultural Communications and English Language Teaching at 40 churches and schools in the […]

The promise of permanence

2026/05/20/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS Blogs

In late 2022, as mission work was beginning in Conroe, Texas, and our core group began inviting their friends, relatives, acquaintances, and neighbors to join us for Bible study and […]

Moments with Missionaries – John Holtz

2026/05/14/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, World Missions

Missionary John Holtz, Native Christians counselor, shares an update from East Fork, Ariz., on the continuing work among Native American communities. In this video, he highlights the Apache Christian Training […]

From hardship to hope in Christ

2026/05/13/in Latin America, Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

Marco Antonio has been through more than most. He lived through the civil war in El Salvador. In more recent years, he stayed in the San Valentín condominium in Mejicanos […]

Spring 2026 Home Missions milestones

2026/05/07/in Home Missions, Missions

A number of home mission congregations have celebrated significant milestones the past few months. We rejoice and thank God for his continued blessings and the spread of his gospel. Cornerstone […]

Mats to pews: friendships, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and the gospel

2026/05/06/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS Blogs

In North Texas, where community often forms through shared effort and trust, a meaningful connection has been growing between students of Renzo Gracie DFW and Christ Alone, Keller, Texas. What […]

Moments with Missionaries – Jacob Borgwardt

2026/05/06/in Home Missions, Missions

Crossroads Christian Church, a mission restart in downtown Chicago, Ill., held its first public worship service on Easter Sunday. Set in the heart of a busy city, this ministry is […]

One soul at a time

2026/04/30/in Faces of Faith, Home Missions, Missions

Aunt Thu Vân Nguyễn is from Vietnam. Her Vietnamese name means “Autumn Cloud.” She was born and raised in the coastal city of Phan Thiết. Her family practiced worshiping ancestors […]

Climb the hill again

2026/04/23/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

John Hildebrant, the newest member on the Asia Oceania Team, is investing his first year on the field in learning a key local language that will assist him in working […]

Unexpected discovery

2026/04/15/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

Have you ever reached into a pocket and discovered money you didn’t remember putting there? The discovery is completely unexpected—and delightful. First Impressions of CLSU That is how I felt […]

Moments with Missionaries – Howard Mohlke

2026/04/15/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, World Missions

Missionaries Howie Mohlke and Jake Vilhauer recently traveled to Pointe-Noire, marking the first visit by WELS missionaries to this region. This effort is part of a growing outreach to French-speaking […]

God through his people makes ministry happen

2026/04/08/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS Blogs

Zion in Leeds, Wis., is what many people might call an ordinary church. It is a country church that was started in 1863; across the street are cornfields. We are […]

A spring break of service and growth

2026/04/02/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS Blogs

From March 14 to March 18, 2026, 16 college students from WELS campus ministries at South Dakota State University (SDSU), University of Wisconsin (UW)—La Crosse, UW—Stevens Point, and UW—Stout spent […]

Moments with Missionaries – Justin Steinke

2026/03/17/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, World Missions

Missionary Justin Steinke shares an update from Manila, Philippines, highlighting the work of the Asia-Oceania team. Listen as he shares how God is opening doors and creating opportunities to reach […]

Welcome to Kenya

2026/03/12/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

“Our purpose is to build the Church.” Unified under this call, Central Africa Medical Mission (CAMM) organized a short-term medical camp from February 10-14, 2026, in Chabera, Kenya. Executive Director […]

Moments with Missionaries – Ross Chartrand

2026/03/11/in Home Missions, Missions

Cornerstone Lutheran Church in Bentonville, Ark., hosted its launch service on Sunday, February 22. About 70 people gathered for worship, including nearly 30 new faces from the community. We thank […]

Face to face for the first time

2026/03/05/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

Think, Evaluate, Learn, Lead (TELL) program students across Africa gather faithfully online to study God’s Word together. They meet through video calls, discuss Scripture in WhatsApp groups, and grow in […]

When things don’t seem to be going right

2026/02/25/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS Blogs

Nothing seemed to be going right. I had gotten behind on putting together the worship service and now the accompanist didn’t feel prepared, and it was my fault. I had […]

Laying the groundwork for mission work in Senegal

2026/02/19/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

From Feb. 15–21, 2026, WELS Director of Missions Operations Stefan Felgenhauer traveled to Dakar, Senegal, to help prepare for the placement of WELS missionaries in this new mission field—including confirming […]

A harvest of faith in Guayaquil

2026/02/18/in Latin America, Missions, WELS Blogs, World Missions

In the bustling port city of Guayaquil, Ecuador, a new chapter of spiritual transformation is being written. Known as the “Pearl of the Pacific,” this vibrant city is now witnessing […]

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