Unexpected discovery
Have you ever reached into a pocket and discovered money you didnāt remember putting there? The discovery is completely unexpectedāand delightful. First Impressions of CLSU That is how I felt […]
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Moments with Missionaries – Howard Mohlke
/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, World MissionsMissionaries 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
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsZion 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
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsFrom March 14 to March 18, 2026, 16 college students from WELS campus ministries at South Dakota State University (SDSU), University of Wisconsin (UW)āLa Crosse, UWāStevens Point, and UWāStout spent […]
Moments with Missionaries – Justin Steinke
/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, World MissionsMissionary 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
/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsāOur purpose is to build the Church.ā 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
/in Home Missions, MissionsCornerstone 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
/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsThink, Evaluate, Learn, Lead (TELL) program students across Africa gather faithfully online to study Godās Word together. They meet through video calls, discuss Scripture in WhatsApp groups, and grow in […]
When things donāt seem to be going right
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsNothing seemed to be going right. I had gotten behind on putting together the worship service and now the accompanist didnāt feel prepared, and it was my fault. I had […]
Laying the groundwork for mission work in Senegal
/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsFrom Feb. 15ā21, 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 fieldāincluding confirming […]
A harvest of faith in Guayaquil
/in Latin America, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsIn 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 […]
Coffee, cribbage, and Christ
/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsCindy Lendt recently accepted the call as the Women’s Ministry Facilitator for the Asia-Oceania Team. Cindy participated in a women’s workshop in a predominantly Hindu country in Asia coordinated through […]
Moments with Missionaries – Jon Gross
/in Missions, World MissionsMissionary Jon Gross shares an update on his new role as the innovation consultant for WELS World Missions. He supports the outreach of Academia Cristo through video projects and various […]
Praying with thankfulness
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsAt the base of Pikes Peak in Southern Colorado the mission of Foundation Lutheran Church has moved out of the middle school where weāve worshiped during the last eight years […]
Collaboration in Kisii
/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsLet me share an incredible story from Kisii, Kenyaāa story of transformation, faith, and collaboration. It Begins with a Boy It begins with a boy who grew up never hearing […]
Starting a church is many things
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsStarting a church is many things. Itās exciting and exhausting, humbling and rewarding, daunting and wonderful ā often all at once. Oh, and itās one more thing: unpredictable. The lead-up […]
Another trip I canāt tell you about
/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsWe boarded the plane from our Asia-Oceania Team (AOT) base in Chiang Mai, Thailand. After two transfers, an overnight stay, and 36 hours of travel, we arrived. Unfortunately, I canāt […]
A vision powered by God’s grace
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsWith Godās blessings, Risen Savior Academy strives to be the premier Christian school in Lakewood Ranch, Fla.,āa place where the hearts and lives of children and their families are eternally […]
Merry Christmas from WELS Missions
/in Home Missions, Missions, World MissionsAre you one of those who delights in the first Christmas card arriving in your mailbox? This season, as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, weāre reminded of the […]
God-given gifts in motion
/in Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsGreetings through our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I pray you all are having a wonderful Advent season as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior. […]
Moments with Missionaries – Paul Biedenbender
/in Home Missions, MissionsMissionary Paul Biedenbender shares an update from Christ Lutheran in Denver, Colo. This congregation celebrates the Christmas season with some timeless outreach events like Advent by Candlelight and a kids’ […]
A mission on the move
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsAgree or disagree: Where we worship God matters. A group of 14 considered this statement on a Sunday morning in a small, rented office suite. As the adults in Bible […]
Moments with Missionaries – Peter Janke
/in Asia-Oceania, Missions, World MissionsMissionary Peter Janke, missionary on the Asia-Oceania Team, gives an update about life and ministry in Brisbane, Australia. This holiday season may look a little different from others, but the […]
In God’s hands
/in Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsOn October 31, 2025, the familiar words rang through WELS sanctuaries across the country: āA mighty fortress is our God, a trusty shield and weapon.ā Meanwhile, across more than 20 […]
Moments with Missionaries – Joshua Koelpin
/in Home Missions, MissionsHome missionary Joshua Koelpin shares an update from the mission start, Harbor Lutheran Church, in the Boston, Mass., area. After months of looking for worship spaces, Harbor Lutheran Church found […]
āIs it really worth it, Pastor?ā
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsI had met Jay earlier that year in the fall when he came to a Bible study on the University of WisconsināWhitewater campus. He was a charismatic, funny, frustratingly intelligent […]
Moments with Missionaries – David Wietzke
/in Missions, Native American Missions, World MissionsMissionary David Wietzke shares an update from the Native American Mission. In his short time on the field, he’s experienced a wide range of ministry and outreach efforts of the […]
Planning to move forward in Tanzania
/in Africa, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsPlanning is a risky business. We donāt know the future. We take our best guesses and try to do everything possible so that something goes according to plans weāve made. […]
An unexpected journey
/in Europe, Missions, WELS Blogs, World MissionsCross-cultural outreach centers around diaspora (people group) connections, through which immigrants who have joined WELS congregations in North America are able to take the gospel back to friends and family […]
A place to belong in this world and the next
/in Home Missions, Missions, WELS BlogsNo matter where Corrina lived, she always felt caught between two worlds. The daughter of a US serviceman and a German mother, she never quite fit inānot in Germany, not […]
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