My Christian life: Engaging the church’s youth
After struggling to feel connected in church during his youth, a pastor works to engage the church’s youth today. Kendall Cook, pastor at Trinity, Crete, Ill....
Confessions of faith: Lynne Eby
An atheist who hated Christians discovers the truth of God’s Word. Lynne Eby shares a lot of similarities with the apostle Paul. Lynne spent the first 35 year...
A new part of the family
“He’s a part of our family. He’s Uncle Tony now!” The Leyrer family signed up in 2015 to participate in the International Student Program facilitated by...
Book nook: 5-minute Bible studies for couples
As the seasons change and schedules become filled with activities, we often forget the power and purpose of setting aside dedicated time each day to connect wit...
Blessed to be a blessing
School mission offerings are an incredible tool to teach children about sharing the blessings received from God and supporting neighbors. Justin Vilski, princip...
My Christian life: Faith provides firm foundation after cancer diagnosis
Faith in God’s love and grace gives a man strength after a surprise diagnosis. Randy Wiessinger has witnessed a lot of difficult situations throughout his li...
My Christian life: A Malawian Christian committed to serving others
A Malawian Christian brings his faith to the United States and back home again to Africa. On the opposite side of the world, other Lutherans right now are prayi...
Confessions of faith: Shawn Jacobs
A man who struggled to understand a God of grace finally finds peace through the gospel. Ryan Wolfe, pastor at Redeemer, Mandan, N.D., looked at his cell phone ...
Let your light shine: Toy drive
Imagine for a moment the joy of a child opening a brand-new toy that’s only his or hers to play with. Now take that joy and multiply it by over two thousand. ...
My Christian life: Highlighting the Scriptures through art
An artist highlights the Scriptures in new ways through his art. Many would say that our truest passions in life emerge in childhood. But as we move into adoles...
Confessions of faith: Julian
An international student discovered more than academics at a WELS high school. Standing in front of the students and teachers of Wisconsin Lutheran High School ...
Confessions of faith: Jon-Michael Blowe
After years of questioning membership in the church, a father joins his daughter on confirmation day to confess his faith in Christ. Jon-Michael Blowe can jump ...
Confessions of faith: Kent Gavin
An Army captain matures in his faith as he works to help other cadets grow in their understanding of God’s Word. Captain Kent Gavin opens his laptop to Zoom, ...
My Christian life: Battling cancer as a teenager
A pastor reflects on his battle with cancer as a teenager and how his experiences helped shape him and his ministry. Growing up, Paul Jansen fondly remembers a ...
Meet the editorial staff: Snowden Sims
Meet the editorial staff Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. This month, Forwa...
Confessions of faith: Delaney Leffel
Music becomes an invitation to learn of Jesus. Gabriella Blauert Our parents are often our first role models. They are the ones we look up to for guidance and m...
Wrapped in God’s comfort
Gabriella Blauert At the end of a long day, many enjoy burrowing beneath their blankets to receive rest and comfort. For some, a blanket or quilt can mean more ...
Women’s ministry conference – being living stones
“You also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God throu...
WELS members support Christmas outreach program – C18
Approximately 70 percent of WELS congregations participated in the synodwide Christmas outreach program known as C18. WELS Congregational Services created a myr...
Being a good Samaritan
This endeavor began when Betsy Borns, a member at Immanuel, Greenville, Wis., started her fieldwork as manager of Project RUSH (Research to Understand and Solve...