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Only 8 percent of the 4.5 billion people in Asia and Oceania know Jesus as their Savior. That staggering reality brought together 72 church leaders, missionaries, and partners from 14 countries for the Asia-Oceania Convention of the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference (CELC), held June 9–13 in Bali, Indonesia. Under the theme “That All May Hear and Believe,” this in-person gathering offered encouragement, connection, and practical tools for gospel ministry across the region. WELS missionaries and international partners left uplifted, reminded that they are not alone—and that the fields truly are ripe for harvest.
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At Taste of Missions, held on June 14, 2025, five new missionaries were commissioned to share Jesus in communities across the U.S. and around the world:
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- Mr. James Brandt – Asia-Oceania Team leader
- Rev. Jacob Bitter – Pan de Vida, Garden Grove, Calif.
- Rev. Jacob Borgwardt – Crossroads, Chicago, Ill.
- Rev. Ethan Schultz – Lamb of God, Williston, N.D.
- Rev. Phillip Valdez – Abiding Savior, Killeen, Texas
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When you pray, give, and gather with fellow believers, you’re not just witnessing mission work—you’re part of sending our missionaries. From your church pew to mission fields around the world—we go together. Learn more at tasteofmissions.com.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 62nd Annual Lutheran Women's Missionary Society (LWMS) Convention in Tulsa, Okla.! What an amazing weekend it was learning about WELS Home and World Missions and all the work being done. Many missionaries (pictured above) joined the LWMS Convention to speak about their gospel ministry. The attendees learned just how unique each home and world mission field is.
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View photos from the 62nd Annual LWMS Convention in our Flickr album.
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Over the past three years, Saint Mark Mankato has experienced steady growth, with weekly worship attendance increasing from 97 to 130 and membership rising from 200 to 283. During this time, the congregation celebrated 24 adult confirmations, with even more expected. With 168 names on its prospect list, Saint Mark Mankato is seeking short-term Home Missions support to hire a manager of ministry, which would allow the pastor to dedicate more time to outreach and further strengthen this growing ministry.
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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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