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Sesquicentennial is not a word I use very often. It means 150th anniversary. Last week I attended a historic eventāthe sesquicentennial of the Evangelisch-Lutherische Freikirche (ELFK), our sister church in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Are you looking for a meaningful way to serve, build relationships, and share Christās love with people from around the world? Mission Journeys is excited to partner with the WELS […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 ValentĆn condominium in Mejicanos […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Aunt Thu VĆ¢n Nguyį» n is from Vietnam. Her Vietnamese name means āAutumn Cloud.ā She was born and raised in the coastal city of Phan Thiįŗæt. Her family practiced worshiping ancestors […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From 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 […]
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 […]
āOur 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 […]
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 […]
Think, 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 […]
Nothing 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 […]
From 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 […]
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 […]
Cindy 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 […]
Missionary 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 […]
At 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 […]
Let 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 […]
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