Thirty years of helping kids stay connected to Jesus
It all started with a good story. Pastor Tony Schultz had collected many interesting objects throughout his life—some of them from his travels across Africa, Asia,...
Confessions of faith: Angie Zhang
A concert pianist discovers a new church family and grows in her faith through a congregational campus ministry program. It all started with a Facebook post. A WELS...
Confessions of faith: Linda Sherman
After many years, a woman finds true happiness, hope, and peace in God’s Word. Linda Sherman says she has been searching for something her entire life. She didn’t...
My Christian life: An unexpected call to ministry later in life
A man discovers an opportunity later in life to serve God and his community in the full-time public ministry. “Sometimes God just says no—this is where I want...
My Christian life: One woman’s gratitude for being excommunicated
A woman shares how church discipline saved her life. If you had told Cherry Simpson 40 years ago that she’d eventually be back at Trinity, Crete, Ill.—the WELS...
My Christian life: Raising a child with special needs
Parents of a son who lives with a disability share the blessings they’ve experienced and how they’re helping others. Thirty-six years ago, Diane Oldenburg,...
Confessions of faith: John Jia
A school open house provides an opportunity to reach a Chinese family and start a new cross-cultural ministry. John Jia, a member at Reformation, San Diego, Calif.,...
My Christian life: From prospect to pastor
One year out of the seminary, a pastor shares his journey into the public ministry. Jacob Shepherd, pastor at St. Paul, Round Lake Park, Ill., remembers when he...
My Christian life: A single mother finds a new beginning
A struggling single parent finds a home, community, and renewed faith. Two and a half years ago, Erika was pregnant and living in what she calls some “unsavory”...
Confessions of faith: Christopher Koch
A new member feels thankful and free after realizing the depth of God’s forgiveness and love. Sometimes God puts people in our lives to help guide us when we start...
Confessions of faith: Kannika Killion
A new Christian is excited to learn more about God’s Word and grow in her faith. Growing up in a predominantly Buddhist country, Kannika Killion did not imagine...
My Christian life: Teen faces difficult medical diagnosis
A startling medical diagnosis brings a family closer to God. Chronic pain. Constant exhaustion. Medications. Physical therapy. Surgery after surgery. This is the...
Confessions of faith: Harry and Angie Corey
A family discovers a focus on Scripture, consistent messages, and a warm and welcoming atmosphere at their local WELS church. Consistency. Structure. A focus on...
My Christian life: On the front lines of a pandemic
A husband and wife’s passion for serving leads them to the front lines of a pandemic. It was a quiet Saturday afternoon in May. Jon and Paige Fricke were sitting...
Putting the thanks back in Thanksgiving
How a classic kids movie helped me adjust my holiday attitude. Alicia A. Neumann “What have I got to be thankful for?” That’s the quote that stuck in my head...
Confessions of faith: Gina Beasley
A woman finds true peace after learning about God’s full forgiveness and grace. “Never have I felt so loved, valued, and taught correctly in my life.”...
Confessions of faith: Jay Lore
An assault survivor shares how her life went from tragedy to triumph and how that has helped her reach out to others. Alicia A. Neumann Jay Lore says there was...
Confessions of faith: Pat Ensign
A woman finally discovers the blessings of Baptism. “I just want to go to heaven,” says 74-year-old Pat Ensign, when asked why she wanted to be baptized....
Confessions of faith: Harry family
A music camp helps a family find their church home. It’s been nearly a decade since Lanah Harry and her children walked through the doors of Hope in Toronto, Ontario....