68th biennial synod convention
Closing service sends delegates home with encouragement from God’s Word
“Look back at all the memorial stones. Look back at that really…
“Christ through us” long-range strategic plan adopted
On the final day of the 68th biennial convention, delegates were…
Our work together in Home Missions
“The synod is not an abstract entity—it’s us.”
Rev.…
Rev.…
WELS World Missions: “My name will be great among the nations”
Wednesday morning’s presentations from the Commission on Inter-Church…
Delegates hear updates, resolutions, and news
On Wednesday, delegates continued to hear updates from WELS areas…
Recruitment remains a top priority
Rev. Duane Rodewald, pastor at Abiding Peace in Simpsonville,…
Doing ministry with you
Congregational Services is “the ministry group that does ministry…
Rev. Tyler Peil elected to serve as synod recording secretary
Synod convention delegates elected Rev. Tyler Peil to be…
Plan proposes synodical priorities for all WELS members to internalize
On Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Jonathan Hein, a member of the synod’s…
Celebrating the past
Rev. Joel Otto, professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon,…
Special guests welcomed at the 2025 synod convention
Several special guests and observers were present for the 2025…
WELS enters new biennium financially strong
“WELS is blessed to enter the new biennium with strong financial…
Rev. John Bortulin elected as WELS’ new second vice president
On Tuesday afternoon synod convention delegates elected Rev.…
Rev. Joel Voss elected as new synod first vice president
On Tuesday morning synod convention delegates elected Rev. Joel…
President’s report looks back and sets tone for the future
WELS President Mark Schroeder presented his report to synod convention…
Together e-Newsletter – July 15, 2025
Together Video – July 15, 2025
Missionary Dan Witte talks about how WELS Missions assists…
Fellowship declaration deferred, partnerships strengthened
For the past few years, the WELS Commission on Inter-Church Relations…
New national coordinator of early childhood ministries
This summer, after 14 years of foundational service and leadership,…
62nd annual LWMS convention held in Tulsa
The 62nd annual Lutheran Women’s Missionary Society (LWMS)…
Together e-Newsletter – July 1, 2025
Together e-Newsletter – June 17, 2025
Taste of Missions 2025 recap
The annual Taste of Missions event was held Saturday, June 14,…
Together Video – June 17, 2025
Asia Lutheran Seminary is celebrating 20 years of training…
James Brandt installed as team leader for the Asia-Oceania Team
The Asia-Oceania Team of WELS World Missions is made up of 17…
Asia Lutheran Seminary celebrates 20 years of gospel ministry
On June 1, 2025, Asia Lutheran Seminary (ALS) celebrated its…
Ministry Newsletters
Thanking God for sowers, waterers, and reapers
The Lord has given each of us our own work to do. I planted the…
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