Entries by WELS

WELS Mobile

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WELS Mobile, available for Apple, Android, and Amazon users, lets users listen to or read daily devotions and Bible readings as well as access WELS news, videos, and radio stations.

MCG coordinates One in Christ effort

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WELS Ministry of Christian Giving coordinated the “One in Christ” effort that, by God’s blessing, successfully eliminated the synod’s $4.7 million debt 18 months ahead of schedule. The Ministry of […]

Women’s Ministry focuses on mentoring

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On July 21–23, 2016, the WELS Women’s Ministry Conference was held at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis. With a focus on mentoring, women left the conference driven by the gospel […]

Telling the Next Generation

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WhatAboutJesus.com, WELS’ outreach website, was redesigned and updated. New articles are posted regularly as well the Commission on Evangelism’s popular daily devotions. Telling the Next Generation: Utilizing Our Schools for […]

CYFM debuts new downloadable resource

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WELS Youth and Family Ministry debuted a new downloadable resource for church leaders to help them develop youth ministry programs. Titled Transformed: Equipping Youth Leaders, the resource includes videos, which […]

A new referral link

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A new referral link, wels.net/refer, has made it easier to submit names of people who often have a hard time receiving personal gospel ministry. This includes WELS members in the […]

Worship resources for Reformation 500

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The Commission on Worship has developed resources to assist congregations with plans to celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation in 2017. These resources will premiere at the June 13–16, […]

2016 WELS International Youth Rally

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More than 2,500 WELS teens and their adult leaders gathered for the 2016 WELS International Youth Rally held June 28–July 1 at Colorado State University, Fort Collins. Organized by WELS […]

Partnering with Christians worldwide

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The Pastoral Studies Institute team of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary gained one more member in 2016. Rev. Jon Bare accepted the call to serve as the international recruitment director. Bare joins […]

Vicar Year

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While serving as a vicar at Water of Life, Las Vegas, Nev., Jason Free gained important insights into the ministry: “So often we picture full-time ministry as something that happens […]

Academic success at MLC

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“I love what I do,” says Jessica Zahrt, who teaches kindergarten and first grade at Our Savior’s, Wausau, Wis. “There’s nothing better than seeing progress in young students’ academic and […]

Taste of Ministry

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Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS), Saginaw, Mich., and Luther Preparatory School (LPS), Watertown, Wis., prepare high school students to attend Martin Luther College and serve as called workers. For the 2016–17 […]

Christ-centered resources

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Christ-centered resources from Academia Cristo (Christ Academy) are reaching Spanish speakers around the world. Academiacristo.com offers free Spanish video and audio resources. Visitors can ask questions and chat online with […]

Lutheran Church of Cameroon

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In 2016, the Lutheran Church of Cameroon took a big step toward becoming an independent church body by calling its first full-time Cameroonian teacher and dean of students for its […]

Nigerian church bodies

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WELS began its mission efforts in Nigeria in 1936. Currently 26 Nigerian pastors and more than 50 lay leaders serve about 5,300 baptized members in the two Nigerian sister synods. […]

Living Savior, Blair, Neb.

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On Sept. 11, 2016, Living Savior, Blair, Neb., held its launch service. One adult confirmand was welcomed into membership at the service. The congregation has rented space in a pair […]

Peace, Liberty Hill, Tex.

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When Rev. Stephen Apt arrived to open a new home mission in Liberty Hill, Tex., in July 2015, he noticed that the community was growing so rapidly that it was […]

Saviour of the Nations, Vancouver

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In March 2009, 13 people met with Rev. Geoff Cortright to worship and consider starting a WELS congregation in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. They chose the name Saviour of the […]

From Marriage to Confirmation

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How a good relationship with his wife turned into a relationship with God It started with a virtual “wink.” Blake Kasberger joined a popular dating site in his 20s, hoping […]

WELS Benefit Plans

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The WELS Benefit Plans Office (BPO) serves WELS and Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS) workers and organizations through administration of the WELS Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association (VEBA) Health Plan, the WELS […]

WELS Church Extension Fund

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WELS Church Extension Fund, Inc., (WELS CEF) provides financing through loans and grants to mission congregations so they can acquire land and ministry facilities to be used for gospel outreach […]

WELS Investment Funds

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The mission of WELS Investment Funds, Inc., is to strengthen and enhance the ministry of WELS and WELS-affiliated organizations by providing professionally managed investment portfolios. WELS Funds provide eligible participating […]

WELS Foundation

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WELS Foundation exists to help God’s people support gospel ministry through WELS. Planned gifts provide funding for WELS congregations, schools, missions, and other affiliated ministries. Over the last three years, […]

Christian Aid and Relief

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In January 2015, Malawi experienced floods that destroyed the homes of many families of the Lutheran Church of Central Africa–Malawi (LCCA), WELS’ sister synod. Initial aid included supplies for temporary […]

Worship

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Preach the Word, a publication for pastors, began a new series on preaching to Millennials. In 2015 this publication, along with Worship the Lord, became available in blog format at […]

Lutheran Schools

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The Commission on Lutheran Schools continues to support the work of 524 WELS schools with an overall PreK-12 enrollment of 41,138. Leadership initiatives were the focus of the work of […]

Adult Discipleship

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Adult Discipleship continues to coordinate the online Interactive Faith Bible studies series. In 2015, classes were held on the prophet Elisha and the book of Judges. Marriage enrichment retreats continue […]