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Forward in Christ is the official magazine of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
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- Growing closer to Jesus and one another - 2023/03/29
- Psalms for the seasons of life: March - 2023/03/01
- Leadership conference equips members to serve - 2023/02/28
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James Aderman and his wife, Sharon, raised three daughters and are now enjoying their 10 grandchildren.
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Katie Augustine is a member at Zion, Chesaning, Michigan.
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- Cleansed once and for all - 2023/02/27
Jeremy Bakken is a member at Trinity, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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Jonathan Balge is pastor at St. Matthew, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- One aha after another - 2021/12/27
Daniel Balge serves as a professor at Martin Luther College, teaching Greek and Latin in MLC's pre-seminary program. He is also the program's academic dean.
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- God’s solid foundation - 2021/04/28
- Please explain: What makes God unique? - 2019/12/07
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Staff Writer at Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Nicole Balza finds her greatest joy as a writer to be . . . editing the work of other writers. Helping an author take her writing to the next level is a thrill. Preserving an author’s voice but improving his final product is a balancing act, but it’s one that she relishes. Nicole began working for WELS Communication Services in 1999. Writing, editing, serving as the host of a bi-weekly newsmagazine—there’s plenty of variety and never time to be bored. Plus, she has a front-row seat to the synod’s neatest ministry stories. Nicole also manages Forward in Christ magazine’s parenting column, Parent conversations, and the magazine’s website. She and her husband, Rob, live in Germantown, Wis., with their three children.
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- Christian Worship Lectionary March 2023 - 2023/03/02
- The future is now - 2022/07/18
- November 2021 - 2021/10/12
Caleb Bassett is pastor at Redeemer, Fallbrook, California.
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Aaron Bauer and his wife, Sara, have four children. The couple has been teaching Love and Logic parenting classes for the past eight years. Aaron teaches at Garden Homes, Milwaukee, Wis.
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- Christmas glory - 2020/11/29
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- The shiny penny - 2019/06/01
Jacob Behnken is a professor and dean of the chapel at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota.
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- My soul magnifies the Lord - 2022/11/27
James Behringer, director of WELS Special Ministries, is a member at Mount Lebanon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- My church family - 2023/01/30
Amanda Berg and her husband, Mike, have three daughters. Amanda teaches 4K/5K at St. Philip, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Mike Berg is a theology professor at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a member at St. Philip, Milwaukee.
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- Parent conversations: What is vocation? How does it apply to parenting? - 2021/05/26
- Risen indeed! - 2019/04/01
Jonathan Bilitz is a pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel, Madison, Wisconsin.
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- Campus Ministry: Celebrating 100 years - 2020/07/28
- Lavished love for loneliness - 2019/09/01
- Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus: Part 11 - 2019/09/01
Lucas Bitter is a home missionary at Intown Lutheran, Atlanta, Georgia.
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- Finding a spiritual home in Atlanta - 2019/05/01
Gabriella Blauert attends Bethlehem, Carmel, Indiana. She’s married to Jack Blauert and dog mom to Sir Elton Dog and Dolly Pawton. By day, she works as a communications manager for Hamilton County Tourism and by night you can find her exploring local restaurants and coffee shops.
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- Confessions of faith: Lynne Eby - 2023/02/27
- A new part of the family - 2022/12/27
- Book nook: 5-minute Bible studies for couples - 2022/12/27
Rachel Blum and her husband, Matt, are raising their three children in the country in Bonduel, Wis. Rachel currently teaches at St. Paul, Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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Stephanie Boeckman is a member at Our Savior, Grafton, Wisconsin.
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- My Christian life: Fulfilling physical and spiritual needs - 2023/02/27
- WELS podcasts: Casting Nets - 2023/01/30
- Confessions of faith: Boggs family - 2022/12/27
John Boggs is a professor at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wisconsin.
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- His victory is our victory - 2023/03/07
Mike Borgwardt is pastor at Crossroads, Chicago, Illinois.
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- Public ministry matters - 2020/05/31
James Borgwardt is pastor at Redeemer, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
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- Less eyes. More ears. - 2021/11/30
- Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 6: Evolution and the thoughtful Christian - 2021/05/26
- Faith and the thinking Christian: Part 5: Home field advantage - 2021/04/25
John Bortulin is pastor at St. John, Mukwonago, Wisconsin.
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- A new story - 2019/04/01
Timothy Bourman is pastor at Sure Foundation, Queens, New York.
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- Please explain: How do we know that Jesus rose from the dead? - 2021/03/27
- Moments with missionaries: Timothy Bourman - 2016/09/11
Jonathan Bourman is a home missionary at Peace, Aiken, South Carolina. He and his wife, Melanie, have one daughter.
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- The upper room - 2022/03/31
- Heart to heart: Parent conversations: How do parents find contentment? - 2019/04/01
Nathanael Bourman is pastor at Mount Lebanon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Teen talk: Strength in sorrow - 2019/02/01
Melissa Brander is a member of Pilgrim, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
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- Book nook: In God’s Orchard - 2020/05/26
Mark Braun, a retired pastor and professor, is a member at Christ, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Preserving His story - 2021/09/23
John Braun is the executive editor of Forward in Christ magazine.
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- We have love - 2022/11/26
- We have hope - 2022/10/29
- Sharing the same faith - 2022/09/30
Kenneth Brokmeier is a pastor at Our Savior, Brookings, South Dakota.
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- Please explain: Why is Jesus taking so long to return? - 2020/10/28
- Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 5 - 2019/03/01
Aaron Bublitz is pastor at Heritage, Gilbert, Ariz.
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- Please explain: If I worry, am I doubting God? - 2022/07/28
Linda Buxa can’t seem to hold a full-time job. Instead, she has two part-time jobs in communications, is a regular blogger and contributing writer for Time of Grace Ministry, and does freelance writing and editing in her spare time. Linda is the author of Dig In! Family Devotions to Feed Your Faith, Parenting by Prayer, and Made for Friendship. She and her husband, Greg, have three children—one in college and two in high school. They also have one black lab, who-knows-how-many cats, and 18 chickens.
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- Episode 33 – Teaching kids how money works - 2019/12/30
- Episode 12 – Volunteering as a family - 2016/12/13
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- Teen talk: Jesus is our home - 2019/10/01
Johann Caauwe is pastor at St. John's, Wood Lake, Minnesota. He and his wife, Sara, are raising nine children.
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Jeremy Cares is a mission pastor in Parrish, Florida.
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- Jesus fills us up - 2021/10/26
Pastor Mark Cares is president of Truth in Love Ministry, and a member at Messiah, Nampa, Idaho.
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- Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 12 - 2019/10/01
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- Confessions of faith: Keleen Carlson - 2019/02/01
Marietta Chapman is a member at Grace, San Carlos, Arizona. She teaches at Peridot-Our Savior's.
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- God’s saving grace in Apacheland - 2021/06/16
Evan Chartrand, recruitment director at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wisconsin, is a member at St. Mark, Watertown.
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- The second Martin - 2021/09/23
- The kingdom of heaven: God in action - 2020/09/28
Ethan Cherney is pastor at Bethel, Menasha, Wisconsin.
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- He is risen - 2021/03/15
Aaron Christie is pastor at Trinity, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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- For the Lord’s glory – Part 2 - 2019/12/01
- God’s gifts, our giving: Part 3 - 2019/11/01
- God’s gifts, our giving:Part 2 - 2019/10/01
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- Teen talk: Jesus is in our hearts - 2022/05/20
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Carianne Ciriacks has served as designer for Forward in Christ magazine since 1999.
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Mary Clemons and her husband, Sam, have three children and seven grandchildren.
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- Fear, fellowship, facts, and freedom - 2021/05/26
Meg Clemons-Smith lives In Los Angeles, California. She is married to Paul Smith and they have two young daughters, Azara and Maizy. Meg has a BS in Family Studies and Counseling. After receiving her MA in Psychology and Human Behavior she decided to take a break from behavioral therapy to be a full-time mom.
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Justin Cloute is pastor at St. Luke, Watertown, Wisconsin.
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- Please explain: Can Christians be so heavenly minded that they are of no earthly good? - 2022/11/27
- Jesus is the key - 2021/08/28
- Please explain: Is heaven going to be boring? - 2020/11/29
Vera-Ellen Cook is a member of Shepherd of the Hills, West Bend, Wisconsin.
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- Book nook: Full Accessories of God - 2020/12/27
Sheryl Cowling is a licensed clinical social worker who is also board certified as a professional Christian counselor and expert in traumatic stress. She provides counseling services at Christian Family Counseling, a ministry of WLCFS—Christian Family Solutions.
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- Scripture comfort in adversity - 2020/03/23
- Parenting tips to help kids cope - 2020/03/23
- Episode 08 – When disaster strikes - 2016/06/13
Seminary consultant at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
Samuel C. Degner is Professor of Evangelism and New Testament at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. He, his wife, and three children attend Christ Alone in Thiensville, Wisconsin.
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- Give to Caesar and to God - 2021/01/19
- I just had an epiphany! - 2019/12/07
- Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 10 - 2019/08/01
Donn Dobberstein is the director of the Commission on Discipleship. He and his wife, Beth, have four children.
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- Episode 32 – What’s a parent’s role in dating? - 2019/05/01
- Episode 29 – Family Advent Devotions - 2018/12/17
Christopher Doerr is pastor at Garden Homes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- I am thirsty. - 2022/02/24
- Train up a dad - 2021/06/16
Amelie Doneff, a junior at Manitowoc Lutheran High School, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is a member at Immanuel, Manitowoc.
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- Episode 09 – Extracurricular activities - 2016/09/13
Sallie Draper performs system analysis and testing of synod software for the WELS Technology team. Along with WELS CTO Martin Spriggs, she has co-hosted the WELSTech Podcast (https://welstech.wels.net) since its debut in 2008, learning and sharing resources at the intersection of ministry and technology. Sallie graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi, is a married mom of three adult sons and two lovely daughters-in-law, is a member of Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Brookfield, WI, and loves llamas.
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- Advent means waiting - 2020/11/29
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- Teen talk: Count your blessings - 2022/05/20
Mark Eckert is pastor at Calvary, Eaton Rapids, Michigan, and campus pastor in Lansing, Michigan.
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- Confessions of faith: Kang family - 2019/09/01
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Shawn Egerer, a junior at Manitowoc Lutheran High School, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, is a member at Grace, Manitowoc.
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Jeff Enderle currently serves at Christ the Rock in Farmington, New Mexico, a culturally diverse and historically rich area of northwest New Mexico near the Four Corners. Previously he had served in Southern California, Nebraska, and briefly overseas. Jeff and his wife Angela have four children ranging in ages from 11 to 4. Whenever they get a chance, his family enjoys exploring the natural wonders of God's creation in the Southwest together.
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- Resolving to share joy - 2022/12/09
- Miracle in the mess - 2022/11/27
- Thank God for conflict - 2022/10/29
Ashley Evans is a member at Bethlehem, Germantown, Wisconsin.
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- A keeper of random information - 2020/12/28
Jerry Ewings, a WELS Christian giving counselor for the Ministry of Christian Giving, graduated from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 1985. He and his wife, Lori, are members at St. Paul, Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
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- On mission statements and missions - 2022/08/31
- Please explain: Why is the church always talking about money? - 2021/06/29
Christopher Ewings is pastor at Faith/Iglesia Luterana de Fe en Cristo, Anchorage, Alaska.
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- Confessions of faith: Hany Guzmán - 2020/08/31
Twila Fickel is a member at Grace, Seward, Nebraska.
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- To die is gain - 2020/05/31
Karen Fischer is a licensed professional counselor for Christian Family Solutions and has developed a resiliency training program that is being used in WELS churches and schools.
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Robert Fleischmann, national director for Christian Life Resources, is a member at St. Paul, Slinger, Wisconsin
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- Time to get to work - 2022/08/31
Jonathan Fricke, M.D., MPH, is a member at St. Andrew, Middleton, Wisconsin.
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- How I approach vaccines as a Christian physician - 2021/02/25
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- Reflections of a mother - 2020/05/06
Steven Gabb is pastor at Hope, Los Angeles, California.
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- Please explain: Why should we love our enemies? - 2022/01/31
Mark Gabb is pastor at St. Paul, Beverly Hills, Florida, and chairman of the WELS Board for Home Missions.
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- 100 missions in 10 years - 2021/08/23
Laurie Gauger-Hested and her husband, Michael, have a blended family that includes her adult daughter and son and his teenage son.
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Joel Gawrisch is pastor at New Life, Shoreview, Minnesota. He also serves on the Rites Committee of the New Hymnal Project and as a consultant with the Self-Assessment and Adjustment Program of WELS Commission on Congregational Counseling.
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- The divine family - 2019/12/07
Anna Geiger and her husband, Steve, are raising their six kids in Mequon, Wis. Anna is the creator of The Measured Mom, an education website for parents and teachers. https://www.themeasuredmom.com/
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- Episode 25 – Bedtime routines - 2018/07/04
Stephen Geiger is a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin. He and his wife, Anna, and their six children are members at Bethlehem, Menomonee Falls/Germantown, Wisconsin.
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- Moments of decision - 2021/01/30
Adam and his wife, Stephanie, have been married for 14 years and have been blessed with four children–Samuel, 12; Joel, 10; Alexis, 8; and Micah, 5. They are members at St. John, Wauwatosa, Wis. He is supervisor in the Ministry of Christian Giving office at WELS Center for Mission and Ministry.
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Aaron Goetzinger is pastor at Good Shepherd, Attleboro, Massachusetts.
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- Hope on our journey - 2022/03/31
- Lent: Remembering his sacrifice - 2021/01/29
- Power in the ordinary - 2020/04/30
Emily Gresens Strey and her husband, Johnold, have four children.
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Rob Guenther and his wife, Becky, are raising four boys. Rob serves as pastor at St. John, New Ulm, Minnesota.
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- Parent conversations: You might be a Lutheran parent if . . . - 2021/09/24
- Episode 28 – Raising godly men – November 2018 - 2018/11/17
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- Becoming “those people” - 2019/04/01
Jeremiah Gumm is pastor at King of Kings, Maitland, Florida.
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- Faith - 2022/07/28
- Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus: Part 4 - 2019/02/01
- Ambassadors: Help them find Jesus : Part 3 - 2019/01/01
Richard Gurgel is president of Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota.
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- Our Lord reigns - 2022/10/29
- Here we still stand - 2021/06/29
Seth Haakenson has served as a home missionary at Immanuel, Waukegan, Illinois, since 2017. He works with the congregation to reach out to the Spanish-speaking community.
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- Moments with missionaries: Waukegan, Illinois - 2019/04/01
Sarah Habben is a teacher at Mt. Calvary, Flagstaff, Arizona.
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- Confessions of faith: Travis and Frankie - 2022/07/28
- Confessions of faith: Jack Cotter - 2022/04/30
Dan Habben was born and raised in Japan where his father served as a missionary for 42 years. He has served a congregation in western Canada and then one on the Caribbean island of Antigua. He is currently serving Mt. Calvary, Flagstaff, Arizona. He and his wife, Sarah, enjoy getting their four daughters up at 4 a.m. to go hiking whether in the Canadian Rockies, along the Caribbean coast, or in the desert canyons.
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- The umbrella of God’s wisdom - 2021/09/23
- Overwhelmed but not overcome - 2021/08/28
- Money talks! - 2021/07/26
Sarah and her husband, Frank, live in Merton, Wis., with their four children.
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Shelly Hahm is a member at Prince of Peace, Fairport, New York.
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- The path to Easter - 2020/03/31
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- Teen talk: From falling to soaring - 2022/05/20
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- Belief in the face of disbelief - 2019/05/01
Rachel Hartman serves alongside her husband, Missionary Mike Hartman, who is currently called to serve London, England. The Hartmans were involved with WELS' Latin America mission field for many years.
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- Confessions of faith: Jack and Cathie Dearing - 2022/03/31
- Confessions of faith: Jonathan and Devon Hightower - 2021/05/25
- Confessions of faith: Brad Harris - 2020/10/28
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- Trophies of grace - 2019/04/01
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- Teen talk: Proof doesn’t change anything - 2019/04/01
Brandon Hayes, Ph.D., is a psychologist with Christian Family Solutions, a counseling and mental health services agency specializing in distinctly Christian care.
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Noah Headrick is pastor at St. John, Burlington, Wisconsin.
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- Teen talk: Thankfulness - 2022/05/20
Jonathan Hein is director of WELS Congregational Services and the Commission on Congregational Counseling.
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- Lutheran leadership: Not just authority - 2022/09/30
- WELS statistical report: Part of wise stewardship - 2022/07/28
- Being Christ’s witnesses - 2021/01/10
James Hein is pastor at St. Marcus, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- God’s desire for a multiethnic church - 2022/05/25
Brian Heinitz is a member at Mount Olive, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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Jennifer Heins is a member of St. Paul, North Mankato, Minnesota.
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Stephen Helwig serves at Gethsemane, Omaha, Nebraska, and is the first vice-president of the Nebraska District. He and his wife, Carrie, have six children.
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- One for all - 2023/02/24
- I love you - 2023/01/30
- Free at last! - 2022/06/30
James Hemmelman, WLS class of 2020, is a member at Risen Savior, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was assigned to serve as the associate for the Dakota-Montana District president, St. Paul, Rapid City, South Dakota.
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Mark Henrich is pastor at Hope, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
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- You are good to go - 2022/07/28
Wendy Heyn is a member at Christ, Pewaukee, Wisconsin.
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Emmilee Hillier is a junior at Lakeside Lutheran High School in Lake Mills, WI. She loves animals and cosmetology!
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- Teen talk: You are not alone - 2020/02/25
Megan Himm is a member of Bethlehem, Germantown/Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, and a senior at Kettle Moraine Lutheran High School, Jackson, Wisconsin.
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- Book nook: 5-minute Bible Studies for Teens - 2020/02/25
Harold Hoeppner, a retired pastor, is a member at St. Philip, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Now I lay me down to sleep - 2020/08/31
Christa J. H. Holland is a member of First, Racine, Wisconsin.
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- My Christian life: Dealing with mental illness - 2020/04/30
Cindi Holman is the WELS national coordinator of early childhood ministries and a member at Grace, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Episode 19 – A successful school year - 2017/08/04
Casey Holtz and his wife, Amanda, have three young children.
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John Holtz is the Native Christians counselor for Native American Missions.
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- At the King’s table - 2022/10/24
Pamela Holz is a member of Beautiful Savior, Clarksville, Tennessee.
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- Jesus every day - 2021/09/23
- He was listening - 2020/04/30
Kent Holz is pastor at Beautiful Savior, Clarksville, Tennessee.
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- Painted into the picture - 2023/02/27
Dr. Phil Huebner was assigned to start a new mission church in Palm Coast, Florida, in 2007. Over nine years, Christ the King Lutheran Church and School was showered with blessings, growing to 300 members and 400 students. In 2016 he accepted a call to serve as Campus Pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran High School in Milwaukee where he now serves. Huebner holds a Masters in Divinity and a Masters in Systematic Theology from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and received his Doctor of Ministry in Mission and Culture from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in 2019. His thesis was on what to do with children in church. His entire ministry to date has seen emphases on outreach, children, teens, and families. Huebner is married to Becky and they have two children, Noah and Gwen. In his free time he loves to travel and read and research more on the topics of families and teens.
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- Who I am in Christ - 2022/01/29
Samantha Huebner is a member at Pilgrim, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin. She is an admissions counselor at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee.
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- Campus cornerstone: The rock - 2020/04/30
- Going home - 2019/11/01
Kelly Huet serves as Pastor for Service & Outreach at St. Andrew, Middleton, Wisconsin. He and his wife, Katie, are raising their three small children in a small town just west of Madison. As a family they are passionate about equipping others to follow Jesus and live as missionaries in their neighborhoods, workplaces, and families.
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- Moments with missionaries: Phil Hunter - 2021/04/25
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Marketing coordinator at WELS Communication Services
Ann Jahns and her husband, Thad, are members of Victory of the Lamb, Franklin, Wisconsin. They have three 20-something sons.
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- My Christian life: Premature twins defy medical odds - 2022/12/27
- My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide - 2022/09/30
- Confessions of faith: Jason LeMay - 2022/06/30
Philip Janisch is pastor at Peace, Vancouver, Washington.
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- Beauty and ugliness - 2023/01/31
Paul Janke is pastor at Good Shepherd, West Bend, Wisconsin.
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- I repent in dust and ashes - 2023/01/30
Erik Janke is pastor at May River, Bluffton, South Carolina.
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- Finding courage in trouble - 2023/03/20
Aaron Jensen is pastor at St. Stephen, Adrian, Michigan.
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- On the middle road - 2020/06/19
Mark Jeske, a retired pastor, is a member at St. Marcus, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- The manger is where the magic is - 2022/11/27
Thomas Jeske is pastor at Living Hope, Omaha, Nebraska.
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Geoffrey Kieta is pastor at Peace, Livonia, Michigan.
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- Please explain: Why did Jesus do miracles? - 2022/01/03
Matthew Kimmel is pastor at St. Luke, New Lisbon, Wisconsin.
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- Christ’s return is imminent - 2020/11/29
Janet Klann is a member at Shepherd of the Valley, Surprise, Arizona.
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- My Christian life: Holding up the prophets’ hands - 2021/10/26
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Amanda Klemp is the Editorial Projects Manager for WELS Communication Services. A lifelong WELS member, Amanda feels very blessed to use her professional skills to serve WELS ministries. She resides in Iowa, working remotely, with her husband, three children, and two dogs.
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- Confessions of faith: Alicia Heintz - 2022/09/30
- My Christian life: Born deaf to a hearing family - 2022/01/30
- Confessions of faith: Dale Anne Mondy - 2021/09/23
Thomas Kock serves as pastor at Atonement, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Away in a feed trough - 2021/11/30
- Digging for insights - 2019/09/01
- Majoring on the minors – Part 12 - 2019/01/01
David Koelpin is a home missionary at Foundation, Folsom, California.
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- Confessions of faith: Clark Woods - 2022/08/31
- Starting a church during a pandemic - 2020/07/27
John M. Koelpin grew up on the campus of Dr. Martin Luther College (currently MLC) where his father taught in the History and Religion departments for more than 40 years. Currently he serves as pastor at Calvary, Dallas, Texas. He and his wife, Beckie, have been blessed with eleven children.
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Micah Koelpin, a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin, is a member at Trinity, West Mequon, Wisconsin.
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- A day in the life of a future pastor - 2020/03/31
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Frederick Kogler, a retired pastor, is a member at Crown of Life, West Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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- Cookies for loneliness - 2022/05/25
Taras Kokovsky is pastor at St. John and James, Ternopil, Ukraine.
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- My Christian life: A Ukrainian mother chooses life - 2020/12/27
Ryan Kolander is pastor at Palabra de Vida, Detroit, Michigan.
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- Confessions of faith: Roy Mendoza and Paul Moronczyk - 2021/12/27
Melissa Anne Kreuser is a member at Morning Star, Jackson, Wisconsin. She is a Christian speaker and writer. Learn more about her at simplyavessel.com.
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- What makes Christmas Christmas? - 2021/11/30
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Pastor Lahmann serves at St. John's in Burlington, Wis., since graduating from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in 2009. He and his wife Sarah have three children - Samuel, Madilynn, and Abigail.
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- Jesus is the prophet - 2020/01/30
Wayne Laitinen, a retired pastor, is a member at St. John, New Ulm, Minnesota.
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Dan Laitinen is the first full-time TELL Missionary to the English-speaking world. TELL is an online Bible learning and multiplication ministry available to people across the world. Users download the TELL app, take several self-learning courses, and upon completion are invited to join an instructor, like Laitinen, in a live group Bible study. TELL is part of WELS Multi-Language Productions.
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- Moments with missionaries: Dan Laitinen in Kenya - 2023/01/30
Chris Lambrecht and his wife, Briana, are members of Christ the Lord, Brookfield, Wisconsin.
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- Book nook: Simply Lutheran - 2020/05/26
Steven Lange is pastor at Hope, Louisville, Kentucky.
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- Today you will be with me in paradise. - 2022/02/24
- Take up your cross - 2020/06/09
Richard Lauersdorf served in the pastoral ministry for 62 years. During that time, he served in a number of synodical positions including as first vice-president for WELS. He wrote numerous books for Northwestern Publishing House and many articles for Forward in Christ magazine. He was called home to heaven on January 22, 2023.
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- Psalm 42: When you ask, “Where is God when I’m hurting?” - 2023/02/24
- Psalm 32: When you need forgiveness - 2023/01/31
- Psalm 130: When rocks fall - 2022/12/21
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- Teen talk: Why all this trouble? - 2022/05/20
Hưu-Trung Lê is a member at Peace in Jesus, Boise, Idaho.
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- Confessions of faith: Hưu-Trung Lê - 2021/08/28
Rachel Learman and her husband, Paul, are raising four children in Strongsville, Ohio.
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- Teen talk: Jump! - 2022/05/20
Harmon Lewis is pastor at Messiah, Johns Creek, Georgia.
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- The biggest guy in the room - 2023/02/22
Dan Leyrer is pastor at St. Marcus, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He previously served as a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin.
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- Please explain: What’s the big deal about Easter? - 2022/03/31
- Honoring government through sacrifice - 2021/02/25
Daron Lindemann is pastor at CrossLife, Pflugerville, Texas.
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- The gift of rest - 2022/10/27
Joseph Lindloff is pastor at Hope, Irmo, South Carolina.
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- Intentions - 2023/02/22
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- Don’t forget Advent - 2019/12/01
Greg Lyon has served as a campus pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, since the fall of 2015. Prior to that he served at Peace Lutheran Church in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin. His primary area of focus and passion is pastoral counseling. He has been happily married to Amy since 2006 and they have three children, Samuel, Elliana, and Addison.
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- What does this mean for me? Article 6 - 2022/11/26
- What does this mean for me? Article 5 - 2022/10/29
- What does this mean for me? Article 4 - 2022/09/30
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Kenley Mann, a chaplain for two senior living facilities run by The Lutheran Home Association, Belle Plaine, Minnesota, is a member at Faith, River Falls, Wisconsin.
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- Christ and cribbage - 2021/08/28
Pam Manske is a devoted wife, mother of three, and grandmother to 11 precious lambs. Retired from a 41-year nursing career, her greatest joy continues to be serving Jesus by serving others.
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- God’s forgiveness - 2019/12/02
Katherine Martin is a teacher at St. John, Jefferson, Wisconsin.
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- With clear eyes - 2022/03/31
Jeremy Mattek is pastor at Immanuel, Greenville, Wisconsin.
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Bruce McKenney is pastor at St. Paul, Lake Mills, Wisconsin.
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- Woman, here is your son. - 2022/02/24
- Please explain: Why should I be a Christian when I have to suffer? - 2020/06/29
Joshua Mears, Psy.D., is a licensed psychologist and clinical director for Christian Family Solutions. Mears serves individuals with Christ-centered counseling; the areas of sexuality and gender identity are one of his primary clinical specialties.
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Tom Meitner and his wife, Amanda, have three children and are members of Bethlehem, Germantown, Wisconsin.
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- Book nook: Your Life Has Meaning - 2020/11/29
Andrew Meyer is pastor at St. Paul, North Freedom, Wisconsin.
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- Forgive as you are forgiven - 2020/08/31
Dr. Kristi Meyer has been writing Advent services at St. John’s, Wauwatosa, WI for many years
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Jonathan Micheel is a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin. He served as chairman of the Rites Committee for the WELS Hymnal Project. He is a member at Crown of Life, Hubertus, Wisconsin.
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- The liturgy: Patterns of praise - 2021/05/26
Philip Moldenhauer is pastor at Our Redeemer, Madison, Wisconsin.
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- The last judgment - 2020/10/28
Adam Mueller, director of the Hymnal Introduction Program, is pastor at Redeemer, Tucson, Arizona.
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- Moving the needle - 2023/02/27
- Much more than hymns - 2020/01/30
Nathan Nass is pastor at Christ the King, Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read more from him at upsidedownsavior.home.blog.
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- With you always - 2022/12/27
- Fall in love with God’s Word - 2022/09/30
- Sound the alarm - 2022/06/30
Jared Natsis is pastor at Rock of Ages, Madison, Tennessee.
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Megan Neisius is a member at Shepherd of the Hills, West Bend, Wisconsin.
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- You may need to break to shine - 2022/10/25
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- Confessions of faith: Jennifer Nelson - 2019/06/01
Alicia Neumann is a member at Christ, Zumbrota, Minnesota.
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- My Christian life: Raising a child with special needs - 2023/01/31
- Confessions of faith: John Jia - 2022/10/29
- My Christian life: From prospect to pastor - 2022/06/30
Paul Nitz is the One Team counselor for WELS World Missions.
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- The joy of the gospel - 2020/08/17
Joel Nitz is a world missionary serving Vietnam.
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- Moments with missionaries: Joel Nitz - 2022/05/25
Dan Nommensen and his wife, Kelly, have a teenage daughter and a teenage son. They are members at Christ Alone, Mequon/Thiensville, Wisconsin.
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- A front-row seat to WELS Waukesha campus ministry - 2019/12/01
Kerry Ognenoff and her husband, Andy, have a 12-year-old daughter and a 9-year-old son. They are members at St. John, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
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Jared Oldenburg is pastor at Eternal Rock, Castle Rock, Colorado.
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- Reaching your dreams is overrated - 2016/11/23
Rachel Olson is a member at Shepherd of the Bay, Lusby, Maryland.
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- Don’t turn away - 2021/02/26
Jaclyn Olson is a member at St. John, Hastings, Minnesota.
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- God’s perfect timing - 2022/11/26
Jenny Otto is a member at Mount Olive, Las Vegas, Nevada.
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- And the door closed behind us - 2020/05/22
Joel Otto serves as the dean of students and a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin.
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Steven Pagels is a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin.
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Peter Panitzke is pastor at St. Paul, Muskego, Wisconsin.
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- Dust you are - 2020/02/25
Pastor at Holy Word, Austin, Texas, is president of the South Central District.
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- Planting seeds - 2021/03/26
Dr. Mark Paustian, a professor at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota, is a member at St. Paul, New Ulm.
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- This is the body of Christ - 2021/08/28
- The story of us - 2020/12/28
Dave Payne and his wife, Joyce, have four adult children and two grandchildren. Dave serves as communications director at Fox Valley Lutheran High School, Appleton, Wisconsin, and is a member at Eternal Love, Appleton.
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Joel Petermann is pastor at Zion, Torrance, California.
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- “My life”: Part 1 - 2023/02/27
Souksamay Phetsanghane, a professor at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wisconsin, is a member at St. Paul, Ixonia, Wisconsin.
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- Confessions of faith: Souksamay Phetsanghane - 2021/09/28
- Please explain: Why did Jesus use parables to teach? - 2020/09/28
Ann Ponath and her husband, David, are blessed with two sons, two daughters, and two daughters-in-law. They are members of Christ, North St. Paul/Hugo, Minnesota, where Ann serves as teacher, music coordinator, and organist.
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- My Christian life: Pen pal shares faith with prisoners - 2022/02/24
- My Christian life: An incredible harp-playing journey - 2021/06/29
- My Christian life: A teacher retires full of memories - 2020/08/31
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James Pope brings a variety of experiences to his ministry at Forward in Christ, including serving parishes in Wisconsin and Florida; teaching history, theology, and staff ministry courses at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn.; serving as the “Light for our path” columnist for FIC from 2014–2019; and answering theological questions submitted to the WELS website from 2014–2021.
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- “You came to visit me” - 2023/02/27
- Preachers and listeners - 2023/01/31
- What to know before you go - 2022/12/27
Gail Potratz and her husband, Phil, have three adult children and eight grandchildren. Gail has served as a teacher and technology coordinatorfor more than 30 years.
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Christa Potratz is a member at Bethlehem, Menomonee Falls/Germantown, Wisconsin.
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- Confessions of faith: Kalbach - 2019/11/01
Paul Prange, chairman of the Psalmody Committee for the WELS Hymnal Project, is a member at St. John, Burlington, Wisconsin.
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- Psalms: Songs of his people - 2021/03/29
Contributing editor Peter Prange is pastor at Bethany, Kenosha, Wisconsin.
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- Plant the Seed - 2022/09/30
- The cameras are rolling - 2022/08/31
- Too many words - 2022/07/16
Gary Pufahl is pastor at Christ, Big Bend, Wisconsin.
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Jonathan Quinn is pastor at Beautiful Savior, Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
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- We look for the resurrection of the dead - 2020/03/31
Robert Raasch is pastor at Mount Olive, Appleton,Wisconsin.
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- My heart rests on Jesus - 2019/11/01
D. Thomas Rawerts is pastor at Trinity, Aberdeen, South Dakota.
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Timothy Redfield is pastor at St. Luke, Watertown, Wisconsin.
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- Live in Easter joy - 2022/03/31
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Sarah Reik is a graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and a counselor at Christian Family Solutions. She and her husband have four children.
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Laura Reinke is a marriage and family therapist at Christian Family Solutions and the director of youth ministry at Trinity, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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- Parent conversations: How does a teen’s brain work? - 2020/06/29
Josh Renner is a member at St. Paul, Beverly Hills, Florida.
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Aaron Robinson is pastor at Fairview, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Give thanks to the LORD - 2020/10/28
Yaz Rodriguez is a member at St. Marcus, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Confessions of faith: Yaz Rodriguez - 2022/05/25
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Eric Roecker is the director of the WELS Commission on Evangelism, a ministry of WELS Congregational Services.
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- Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 7 - 2019/05/01
- Evangelism lessons from the Savior: Luke 10 : Part 3 - 2019/04/01
- Evangelism lessons from the Savior: Luke 10 : Part 2 - 2019/03/01
Amanda and her husband, Frank, are high school sweethearts. They are blessed with four children: Fiona, Archer, Victor, and Zion. Amanda has her master’s degree in Music Composition, sings with The Lutheran Ceili Orchestra, and teaches music lessons. She is also a co-founder of Holy Hen House, a ministry for Christian women to be spurred on in their faith online and in real life.
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- Episode 21 – Cultivating a mission heart in children - 2017/12/04
David Rosenau is pastor at St. Mark, Leesburg, Florida.
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- My Christian life: Once a detective, now a pastor - 2021/01/30
Joel Russow is pastor at Faith, Tallahassee, Florida.
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- Focused living in Christ - 2020/08/31
David Russow is pastor at Hope, Andover, Minnesota.
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- My Christian life: A man of truth - 2021/03/16
Jeff Samelson served as pastor of Christ, Clarksville, Maryland, for more than 20 years. Originally from Libertyville, Illinois, he met his wife, Charlene, in her native Singapore when he was working there in his first career with the U.S. Foreign Service. They have two grown children and, unsurprisingly, everyone in the family loves to travel. Jeff now serves as director of ministry advancement at Christian Life Resources.
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- The future of abortion - 2021/12/27
- Please explain: Whom do we blame for bad things? - 2020/02/25
- Christmas really happened - 2019/12/01
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- Hope after the storm in Puerto Rico - 2019/05/01
Laura Schaefer is a member at Christ the Lord, Brookfield, Wisconsin.
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- My Christian life: WELS nurse lives out faith through her vocation - 2020/09/28
- My Christian life: Camp BASIC - 2020/03/31
Nathanael Scharf is pastor at St. Paul’s, New Ulm, Minnesota.
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- Build others up - 2022/11/26
David Scharf served as a parish pastor at lmmanuel in Greenville, Wisconsin, from 2005-2016. He now serves as a Professor of Theology at Martin Luther College as well as the chairman for the WELS Commission on Congregational Counseling. A graduate of Luther Prep (1996), Martin Luther College (2000), and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (2005), Dave and his wife, Beth (nee Koelpin), have six children.
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- Q&A: Is God fair? - 2023/02/27
- Q&A: When we pray, “Your kingdom come,” what are we praying for? - 2023/01/30
- Q&A: How can I better manage what God has given me this year so that I glorify him? - 2022/12/27
Rebecca Schermerhorn is a member at Grace, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She is also a founder of Holy Hen House, a non-profit ministry for women that includes a blog, a quarterly magazine, and women's ministry events.
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- Follow me - 2020/11/30
- Tidy up! - 2019/05/01
- Episode 17 – Tips for a simple summer - 2017/06/04
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- Success or failure? - 2019/05/01
- Let’s do Lent! - 2019/03/01
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- Book nook:Purposeful Grieving - 2019/12/01
Nicolas Schmoller is a professor of theology and foreign language at Martin Luther College, the college of ministry for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Nick loves spending time with his wife Katherine and three children.
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- Bible contradictions? - 2021/08/28
- Please explain: Are sins of thought as bad as committing the actual sin? - 2020/01/30
Cameron Schroeder is a Martin Luther College student serving as editor of the college's KnightWatch Weekly.
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- The heart of church planting - 2023/03/28
- Confessions of faith: Colleen Thorson - 2023/01/30
- My Christian life: Heart transplant inspires a life of service - 2021/08/28
Eric Schroeder is a pastor at St. John’s, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin.
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- Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing. - 2022/02/24
- Please explain: Does Christian freedom give me the right to do anything? - 2020/12/28
- Looking forward - 2019/11/01
Rev. Mark Schroeder is president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod.
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- The Lord takes care of his church - 2023/02/27
- Savor the rain - 2023/01/30
- Up close and personal - 2022/12/27
Jonathan Schroeder is pastor at Faith, Sharpsburg, Georgia.
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- The lectionary: A path for public worship - 2021/07/27
Liz Schroeder and her husband, John, live in Phoenix, Ariz., with their five kids. They serve as lay leaders at CrossWalk Church.
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Andy Schroer has been a pastor for more than 20 years, serving congregations in Mexico, Miami, and now at Redeemer in Edna, Texas. His first book, 364 Days of Thanksgiving, was published in 2015. He has a syndicated devotional column in five newspapers throughout Texas. He has been a contributing editor of Forward in Christ since 2016. You can find more of his writing at http://364DaysofThanksgiving.com. Pastor Schroer and his wife, Clariza, live in Edna, Texas, with their two children, Isabel and Andy.
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- Jesus’ hands are never tied - 2023/02/27
- Bacon-wrapped lies - 2022/01/30
- Having all the facts - 2021/11/30
Jenni Schubring and her best friend, Tad, have been married for 22 years. They are currently parenting their two youngest children, welcoming a foreign exchange student, and navigating their change of roles as their 3 adult children recently moved out. Jenni is a certified life coach and public speaker.
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John Schuetze is a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin, and a member at Grace, Milwaukee.
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- In living color - 2022/01/31
Clark Schultz and his wife, Kristin, are raising three young boys. He serves as pastor at Shepherd of the Hills, West Bend, Wisconsin.
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- The communion of saints - 2022/04/30
Pastor Michael Schultz is the director of the WELS Hymnal Project and a member at Trinity, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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- The Seven Words - 2022/02/24
- For the Lord’s glory – Part 1 - 2019/10/01
Pastor Glenn Schwanke serves Peace, Houghton, Michigan, and the “Lutheran Collegians,” a student organization at Michigan Technological University.
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- You are forgiven - 2023/01/31
- Different, not done - 2022/07/28
- It’s time to forget - 2022/05/25
Pastor Andy Schwartz began his greatest and most blessed personal ministry on August 8, 1998, when he married Sarah, his wife of 21 years. God has richly blessed them with children Katelyn, Benjamin, Emma, and Natalie and one more unborn child they can’t wait to meet in heaven one day! God has also gifted the Schwartz family with the opportunities to serve in the public ministry as pastor and family at St. John's in Florence, Wisconsin, where he began his ministry in 2001, and at Christ the King in Bremerton, Washington (as in the state), where he has served since 2006.
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- Put on the new self(ie)! - 2019/12/01
Carly and her husband, Joel, live in Marietta, Georgia. She and Joel have two children—Ella and Benjamin. In addition to teaching piano, Carly is a freelance writer.
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Joel Seifert lives in Marietta, Ga., and serves Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church. He’s previously served in Bozeman, Montana; Thiensville, Wisconsin; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Phoenix, Arizona. He enjoys exploring Atlanta with his wife Carly and his children.
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- Freedom’s value is in its use - 2021/06/29
- Fathers of encouragement - 2021/05/22
- God makes it grow - 2021/04/25
Jasper Sellnow is pastor at St. Paul, Mauston, and St. Paul, Adams, Wisconsin.
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- Confessions of faith: Brandee and Jim Cranfield - 2020/11/29
Bethany Siegel is a member at St. Lucas, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Christian love in politics - 2020/10/13
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- A parent’s worries and advice - 2019/03/01
Marilyn Sievert is a member at Good Shepherd, West Bend, Wisconsin.
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- My Christian life: Turning tragedy into blessing - 2022/04/30
- Sunset invitation - 2021/07/27
A retired pastor, Robert Siirila lives in Austin, Texas. He teaches online classes for Asia Lutheran Seminary as well as coaches leaders in East Asia.
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- Moments with missionaries: Robert Siirila - 2020/10/27
Pastor Sims is a 1980 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran High School, a 1985 graduate of Northwestern College, and a 1989 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. He presently serves as an associate pastor at St. Paul's, Columbus, Ohio. He also serves as the Michigan District President. He is married to Melinda who is an instructor at The Ohio State University. They have a daughter, Erika, who resides in West Allis, Wisconsin. In his spare time Pastor Sims enjoys fishing, hunting, working out, gardening, playing guitar, and listening to jazz.
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- Traveling through temptations - 2022/12/27
- Set free - 2022/08/31
- You’ve got a friend - 2022/04/30
Nicole Smith and her husband are raising two young boys in Sussex, Wisconsin. This article is reprinted with permission from holyhenhouse.com, a blog for “imperfect women spurred on by God’s perfect grace.”
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- Ambassadors: How I shared Jesus stories - 2019/09/01
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- The harvest is on! - 2019/06/01
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- Who will roll the stone away? - 2020/04/28
Timothy Spiegelberg is a home missionary at Carbon Valley Lutheran, Firestone, Colorado.
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- Moments with missionaries: Timothy Spiegelberg - 2021/01/29
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- Episode 16 – Parenting and technology - 2017/05/04
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- Teen talk: Tune in - 2022/05/20
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- Easter is life - 2020/03/31
- Here I stand - 2019/10/01
David Starr is pastor at Mighty Fortress, Hiram, Georgia.
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Steve Staude, a retired pastor, is a member at Christ Alone, Mequon/Thiensville, Wis.
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- To the other ten - 2022/06/30
Hannah Stegman, MLC class of 2020, is a member at Holy Trinity, New Hope, Minnesota. She was assigned to teach grades 3 to 5 at St. Mark, Citrus Heights, California.
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- My Christian life: Haiti adoptions - 2019/12/03
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Jason Strong is pastor at Light of the World, Fairbanks, Alaska.
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Hannah Strong is a member at Grace, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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Don Sutton, a retired pastor, is chief executive officer of Grace in Action, a WELS-affiliated, Bible-based ministry that provides leadership training and tools. He is a member at St. Paul, New Ulm, Minnesota.
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- Strengthening ministry teams - 2023/01/30
Dick Techtmann is a member at Good Shepherd, West Bend, Wisconsin.
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- My Christian life: The sign maker - 2021/02/25
Paul Tessmer is pastor at Zion, Chesaning, Michigan.
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- A most unusual prayer - 2021/04/25
Nicole Tessmer is a member at Zion, Chesaning, Michigan. She is also a senior at Wisconsin Lutheran College double majoring in English with a writing emphasis and Communication with a public relations emphasis.
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- Event encourages supporting WELS members in the military - 2022/10/29
- Clothed with the love of Christ - 2022/09/30
- Supporting future called workers - 2022/08/30
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- Archaeology and the couch - 2019/01/01
Rebekah Thoma is a teacher at St. Peter's, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin.
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- Becoming a living sacrifice - 2020/12/27
Luke Thompson is pastor at St. Paul, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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- Christ begins - 2022/12/27
- Please explain: Does God favor certain people? - 2021/08/28
- Campus cornerstone: Fighting the loneliness epidemic - 2020/05/31
Mark Tiefel is Worship Coordinator of the WELS Northern Wisconsin District and a member of the WELS Hymnal Project. He is pastor at Emanuel, New London, Wisconsin.
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- Lent means love - 2020/02/20
Donald Tollefson recently retired from serving as pastor at Immanuel, Long Valley, New Jersey, and as the North Atlantic District president. He currently lives in Conroe, Texas.
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- Please explain: What is the point of praying? - 2022/06/30
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Thomas Trapp served as campus pastor at Wisconsin Lutheran Chapel at UW-Madison for 38 years.
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- Ambassadors: Help them see Jesus : Part 8 - 2019/06/01
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- Teen talk: Do you believe this? - 2022/05/20
Earle Treptow, president of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin, is a member at Christ Alone, Thiensville, Wisconsin.
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- The Lord calls: Article 4 - 2022/07/28
- The Lord calls: Article 3 - 2022/06/30
- The Lord calls: Article 2 - 2022/05/25
Christine Trettin was a member of St. Paul, Muskego, Wisconsin. She died on May 14, 2021, after a 15-month battle with cancer.
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Peter Unnasch is pastor at St. Lucas, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- The visible church - 2020/07/28
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- Episode 13 – Children in worship services - 2017/01/13
David Valleskey, a retired pastor, is a member at Beautiful Saviour, Carlsbad, California.
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- Teen talk: We pray - 2019/06/01
Collin Vanderhoof is pastor at Pilgrim, Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin.
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- Share the gospel - 2021/04/28
Amy Vannieuwenhoven and her husband, Charlie, have four children ranging in age from a fourth-grader to a high school senior. Amy is a teacher at Northdale Lutheran School in Tampa, Florida, and the author of Look Up From Your Phone So I Can Love You from Northwestern Publishing House.
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John Vieths is pastor at Grace, Norman, Oklahoma.
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Joel Voss is pastor at Resurrection, Centerville, Ohio. He also serves as second vice president of WELS.
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- Another triumphant saint - 2021/10/25
Mark Voss is pastor at Divine Grace, Lake Orion, Michigan.
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Nathan Wagenknecht is pastor at Faith, Anchorage, Alaska.
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- Pray, Christian, pray - 2022/04/30
Brenda Wagenknecht and her husband, Steven, have five children. They spend their time between Phoenix, Ariz., where their children reside for schooling and medical options, and the Rio Grande Valley of Texas where Steve pastors a congregation. Brenda serves as the Student Support Director at Grace, Glendale, Ariz.
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Nate Walther is a home missionary at Grace, Minot, North Dakota.
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- Moments with missionaries: Nate Walther - 2021/09/20
Michael Weigand is pastor at Faith, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
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- Thanks, Dad! - 2021/05/26
Paul Wendland, a professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., is a member at Garden Homes, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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- Please explain: What does it mean to have your name written in God’s book? - 2021/10/26
- As a father has compassion - 2020/05/31
Luke Werre is a pastor at Peace, Sun Prairie, Wisconsin.
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- Well pleased - 2019/02/01
Jonathan Werre is pastor at Good Shepherd, Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
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- It is finished. - 2022/02/24
Contributing editor Timothy Westendorf is pastor at Abiding Word, Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
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- King David and our future King: Article 6 - 2022/05/25
- King David and our future King: Article 5 - 2022/04/30
- King David and our future King: Article 4 - 2022/03/31
James Westendorf, a retired pastor and professor, is a member at St. Luke, Watertown, Wisconsin.
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- A translation for the people - 2020/09/28
Charles Westra, president of the South Atlantic District, is pastor at Christ Our Savior, Columbia, Tennessee.
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- My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? - 2022/02/24
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- Difficult conversations - 2020/09/28
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- Discover who you are - 2019/03/01
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- Moments with missionaries: Stephen Wiesenauer - 2022/01/27
Managing editor at Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Julie Wietzke has served as managing editor of Forward in Christ magazine since 2006. Since she began working at WELS Communication Services in 1995, she has written hundreds (thousands?) of articles for the synod. Her favorite part of the job: getting to talk to WELS members around the world about their faith and then being able to share their stories with Forward in Christ readers. She also enjoys turning a flicker of an idea into an article or a series in the magazine and finding the right authors to tell the story
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- Confessions of faith: Four generations - 2022/11/27
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- Confessions of faith: Teryl and Terry Bishop - 2021/06/29
Craig Wilke is a home missionary at Sure Foundation, Brandon, S.D.
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- Moments with missionaries: Craig Wilke - 2023/02/28
Michael Woldt is pastor at David’s Star, Jackson, Wisconsin.
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- Believe the Christmas miracles - 2021/12/14
Luke Wolfgramm is a WELS missionary in Russia.
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- “It’s good to be here” - 2021/01/29
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- Teen talk: Facing persecution - 2022/05/20
Dr. Rhoda Wolle serves as Dean of Student Success at Wisconsin Lutheran College, Milwaukee, Wis. Her mission is celebrating Jesus, and encouraging and equipping people to thrive!
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- Agape love - 2020/01/30
William Woodington is a member at Cross of Christ, Coon Rapids, Minnesota. He published a book titled Whatever Is True: A Christian View of Anxiety, which is available from Northwestern Publishing House, online.nph.net/whatever-is-true.html.
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- My Christian life: One man’s battle with anxiety - 2021/09/23
Bradley Wordell, director of Grow in Grace, the institute of continuing education at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wisconsin, is a member at Christ Alone, Thiensville, Wisconsin.
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- Pray and encourage - 2022/09/30
Benjamin Workentine is pastor at St. Mark, De Pere/Green Bay, Wisconsin.
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- Powered by the Holy Spirit - 2022/05/25
Brian Wrobel is pastor at Zion, Gainesville, Florida.
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- Ascension paradoxes - 2022/04/30
Jennifer Yahnke is a member at Trinity, Watertown, Wisconsin.
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Jason Zahn is pastor at Trinity, Waukesha, Wisconsin.
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- Saving connection - 2023/03/20
Mark Zarling, a retired pastor, is a member at First German, Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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Paul Zell is pastor at Living Savior, Hendersonville and Asheville, North Carolina.
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- So great! So far! - 2023/02/22
- For matchless grace - 2022/09/30
- Please explain: How does God’s kingdom grow? - 2021/05/26
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- Enduring Word - 2019/02/01
Paul Ziemer, WELS’ national civilian chaplain, also serves a retirement call at St. John, Stillwater, Minnesota.
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- Trained for war - 2022/10/29
Glen Zimmerman is a member at St. Paul, Appleton, Wisconsin.
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- Teen talk: Walking on a tightrope - 2019/12/01
Ann Zuleger and her husband, Matt, have four children—Zachary, 18; Faith, 16; Isaiah, 13; and Ellis, 10.
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