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Caught in the middle

Caught in the middle—that’s where Aaron Newman finds himself each day.

Aaron is Navajo. Aaron is also Christian. By being both, he has one foot in two distinct worlds.

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Aaron Newman and an older woman, both wearing Navajo jewelry
Aaron Newman in the front of church with altar and cross behind him
Being a Christian witness among his Navajo relatives, friends, coworkers, and neighbors sometimes come at a cost for Aaron Newman. Yet he confidently says, "My faith in Jesus is my truest identity. As I have matured both in my faith and in years, I have gained strength to not be ashamed of Jesus and his Word.”

Explore more from the November issue:

A confessional Lutheran synod

A confessional Lutheran synod
As Christians, we confess our faith when we state publicly what we believe. Early Christians confessed their faith boldly in the face of fierce opposition and even persecution. After Jesus’ ascension, Peter stood courageously before the religious leaders . . .

Please explain: Will there really be a new earth?

Please explain: Will there really be a new earth?
Will there really be a new earth? The simple answer is yes. There will not only be a new earth but also a new heaven and a new Jerusalem. The book of Revelation describes this event: Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,” for the first heaven and the . . .

New administrator poised to seize opportunities for ministerial education

From left: Zachary and Tabitha Gregorius; Ethan and Elyse Cloute; Amy, Charlie, Lily, and Micah Vannieuwenhoven.
Charlie Vannieuwenhoven will begin serving as administrator of WELS Board for Ministerial Education in January 2026. Vannieuwenhoven, a 1998 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, currently serves as dean of students at Luther . . .

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