Rev. Mark Schroeder re-elected as synod president
Delegates re-elected Rev. Mark Schroeder as synod president Tuesday morning. āIt is truly humbling that you have placed this trust in me again, and I can assure you that it […]
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Looking ahead for the generations to come
/in TogetherRev. Jonathan Hein, director of the Commission on Congregational Counseling, presented his essay topic following the theme of the convention, āFor the Generations to Come.ā In his presentation he provided […]
Presentations highlight mission opportunities
/in TogetherDelegates had several opportunities to learn more about mission work at home and abroad on this first day of the convention. The morning started with women from the Lutheran Womenās […]
Rev. Schroeder delivers Presidentās Report
/in TogetherOn Tuesday morning WELS President Rev. Mark Schroeder provided an overview of the mission and ministry work WELS is privileged to conduct as well as some blessings and challenges the […]
Delegates learn more about WELS ministries
/in TogetherWELS delegates began hearing presentations on Tuesday. Some of the convention presentations help delegates as they work in their floor committees. Others give them a broader view of WELS ministries […]
Synod convention opens with worship
/in TogetherNearly 700 convention attendees and visitors filled the Chapel of the Christ at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., Monday evening for the opening worship service of the 65th biennial […]
Hosting the synod convention
/in TogetherMartin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, Minn., is the host of this yearās synod convention. The convention site rotates between three of the WELS ministerial education school campuses: Martin Luther […]
WELS Christian Aid and Relief approves humanitarian aid grants
/in TogetherThe administrative committee for WELS Christian Aid and Relief approved $466,212 for humanitarian aid work in fiscal year 2019-20. These are projects developed by WELS home and world missionaries to […]
Work in Vietnam continues
/in TogetherWELS leaders traveled to Vietnam in June to continue the training of Hmong church leaders as well as to further plans for the theological education center being built in Hanoi. […]
WELS EdTechLead Summit connects leaders across disciplines
/in TogetherHeld in Wisconsin Dells, Wis., June 25-27, the WELS Education, Technology, and Leadership Conference (EdTechLead) brought more than 400 teachers, pastors, and other synod leaders together to explore ministry tools, […]
LWMS convention highlights mission projects
/in TogetherThe Wild Rose Circuit of the Lutheran Womenās Missionary Society (LWMS) welcomed nearly 950 attendees from 821 WELS congregations to praise God and show their support for WELS mission work. […]
New President at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
/in TogetherAt the end of this month, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., will experience a change in leadership. Seminary President Rev. Paul Wendland will be stepping down as president and will […]
10 for 10 encourages thoughtful Christian giving
/in TogetherA new congregational stewardship program called 10 for 10 is now available from WELS Congregational Services. 10 for 10 is based on three weeks of preaching and teaching on the […]
Assignment of WLS graduates reduces vacancies
/in TogetherAssignments at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary On May 23 the synodās Assignment Committee met at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., to assign vicars and graduates. Sixty requests came to the Assignment […]
Leaders discuss studentsā needs at the Campus Ministry Staff Conference
/in TogetherFrom May 20-21, WELS Campus Ministry hosted the 2019 Campus Ministry Staff Conference in Pewaukee, Wis. Over 50 called workers and other ministry leaders from dozens of colleges came together […]
WELS Night ticket deadline only days away
/in TogetherThe Milwaukee Brewers have selected Fernanda Rocha, a May graduate from Wisconsin Lutheran High School, Milwaukee, Wis., to sing the national anthem for the sixth annual WELS Night at Miller […]
Assignments at Martin Luther College and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
/in TogetherLast week the synodās Assignment Committee met in New Ulm, Minn., to assign teacher and staff ministry candidates. The Assignment Committee is comprised of the Conference of Presidents and is […]
Home Missions approves new projects
/in TogetherThe Executive Committee of WELS Board for Home Missions met on May 9 and authorized financial support for one new mission congregation and one ministry enhancement. āEven though there was […]
Moving forward with the Vietnam opportunity
/in TogetherWELS members have responded overwhelmingly to the opportunity that God has given our synod in Vietnam. Gifts have been received from hundreds of congregations and individuals, totalingĀ half of what is […]
2019 Book of Reports and Memorials available online
/in TogetherThe 2019 Book of Reports and Memorials is now available online. This book summarizes the activities of each WELS area of ministry over the last year and contains the proposed […]
Taste and learn how the Word is spread
/in TogetherWELS Missions will be hosting its first ever āTaste of Missionsā event, July 13, 2019, 12-5 p.m., at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis. WELS families are invited to attend this […]
Pastors mark ministry milestones at retreat
/in TogetherAnother successful year of retreats is complete. From April 24ā26, Grow in Grace, the institute for pastoral growth at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., hosted more than 200 people for […]
Conference of Presidents spring 2019 meeting
/in TogetherAt its spring meeting, the Conference of Presidents (COP) asked Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary President-elect Rev. Earle Treptow to serve as an advisory member of the COP Doctrine Committee. This will […]
Welcome home!
/in TogetherThere are approximately 155,000 WELS individuals who come to church only one or two times per year. Some have not set foot in church in years. They are drifting toward […]
WELS CEF offering limited-time special rates
/in TogetherIncreasing requests for loans from WELS Home Mission churches and mission-minded congregations is prompting WELS Church Extension Fund (WELS CEF) to offer special rates for new investors. WELS CEF makes […]
Mission Journeys offers support and inspiration
/in TogetherIn February 2019, Ascension, Escondido, Calif., welcomed a group of 11 volunteers from Resurrection and Life, Rochester, Minn. Together, they went door-to-door in the neighborhoods of Escondido and San Marcos […]
Huebner added to line-up for WELS Night
/in TogetherWELS First Vice President Rev. James Huebner will throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Milwaukee Brewersā game against the San Francisco Giants on Fri., July 12, 2019. Game […]
A personal approach to sharing faith
/in TogetherIn November 2018, Northwestern Publishing House released the book Quick to Listen: Understanding Viewpoints that Challenge Your Faith. This new title prepares readers to share their faith with Christian compassion […]
Recommendations for church fellowship
/in TogetherOne of the highlights of this summerās 65th Biennial Synod Convention will be the formal declaration and recognition of fellowship with two confessional Lutheran church bodies. The 2019 synod convention […]
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