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More than a decade ago, a program was established to offer a profoundly transformative experience: a high-quality Christian education at an accessible cost. This initiative, known as the Crossing Bridges program, has since enabled numerous families to access Christ-centered education that would have otherwise been logistically unattainable. Its impact has extended far beyond the classroom—equipping young people not only to serve as Christian leaders but also to share the gospel and connect with people in their communities. Recently, God has blessed this program beyond what was initially imaginable.
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This year, four students from Palabra de Vida, a home mission church in Detroit, Mich., successfully completed the Crossing Bridges program, graduating from Hope Christian Academy (HCA), and are continuing on to pursue their bachelor's degree. One of these students, Jorge Mitchell, is aspiring to enter the full-time gospel ministry.
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Read more about Jorge (pictures above, right) and his journey from Southwest Detroit to New Ulm, Minn., and how his heritage and faith are driving him to pursue full-time gospel ministry.
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A group from St. John's Lutheran Church in Newburg, Wis., traveled to Conway, Ark., for a WELS Mission Journeys trip. They assisted C.J. Fury, pastor at home mission congregation Living Stone, to put on a school supply drive and assist with door-to-door canvassing. This outreach event provided opportunities to meet new people, share resources, build connections, and share the love of Jesus.
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Two months ago, Taste of Missions 2025 took place at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wis. It was a beautiful celebration of God’s work both at home and abroad. From the joyful commissioning service to delicious ethnic cuisine to information-packed presentations, every moment reminds us why this day was so special.
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Support World Missions
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Thank you for supporting WELS World Missions through your prayers, congregational offerings, and special offerings made to World Missions. If you'd like to support mission work, visit wels.net/wmgift.
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Host a Mission Festival
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Request a mission speaker and let the WELS Missions team help find you a mission speaker for your event.
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Faces of Faith
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Read stories of the Holy Spirit at work in Faces of Faith, WELS Missions' annual magazine. Request free copies for your church or LWMS circuit rally at wels.net/facesoffaith.
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Contact us
We'd like to hear from you! Contact us for assistance or additional information regarding WELS Missions or simply visit wels.net/missions.
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