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2025 convention coverage by Forward in Christ

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Meet a delegate: John Chung

By FIC
Meet a delegate: John Chung John Chung at the 2025 synod...
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Delegates consider Christ’s work through us

By FIC
Delegates at this year’s synod convention, held July 21–24 at Martin Luther College, New Ulm,...
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Elections usher in change

By FIC
Election news was a highlight of the 2025 synod convention. New voting devices During the...
Four world missionaries sitting on stage at the synod convention in 2025 with flags of WELS' missions behind them

“My name will be great among the nations”

By FIC
In keeping with this year’s theme of “Christ through us,” Steven Prahl, a home missionary...
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Meet a delegate: Joel Kassulke

By FIC
Joel Kassulke went to the synod convention with the intent of learning more about the...
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It’s all about Christ

By Mark Schroeder
The 175 years since our synod’s founding have demonstrated that in all things—in times of...

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2023 convention coverage by Forward in Christ

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Delegates play an important role in synod’s ministry

By FIC
WELS’ 67th Biennial Synod Convention was held July 31–Aug. 3, at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw,...
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2023 synod convention photos

By FIC
Learn more about WELS' 67th biennial convention held July 31-Aug. 3 at Michigan Lutheran Seminary,...
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Meet a delegate

By FIC
James Lake Lay delegate James Lake was one of 84 men at this convention who...
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A true family

By FIC
At its 67th biennial synod convention, WELS expanded its family of believers by declaring fellowship...
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The love of a Lamb

By Aaron Boehm
The Lamb’s sacrifice secured the salvation of your soul, giving you the honor of serving...
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Our cross and crown

By Mark Schroeder
A portion of the “President’s report” that President Mark Schroeder presented to synod convention delegates...

2021 convention coverage by Forward in Christ

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2021 synod convention photos

By FIC
WELS' 66th biennial convention took place at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., from July 26-28,...
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Delegates work together at hybrid convention

By FIC
THREE HUNDRED THIRTY voting delegates attended WELS’ 66th biennial convention, July 26–28, at Luther Preparatory...
2021 synod officers: James Huebner, Mark Schroeder, Joel Voss, Robert Pasbrig

Synod convention shorts

By FIC
Here are some quick updates on what happened at this year’s synod convention: Approval of...
100 missions in 10 years

Big challenge, bigger blessings

By Mark Schroeder
The 2021 synod convention was presented with an ambitious proposal. The Board for Home Missions...