My Christian life: “A cord of three strands”
A couple shares the importance of keeping Jesus at the center of a marriage. “Though one may be overpowered, two can defend themselves. A cord of three strands...
Confessions of faith: Carrie Cox
A woman who was born deaf discovers a congregation that communicates the saving gospel message. Ten years ago, Dan Frey, pastor at Gethsemane, Lee’s Summit, Mo.,...
Free in Christ: Stewardship of time and talents
“Each of you should use whatever gifts you have received to serve others” (1 Peter 4:10). Read how WELS lay members use their gifts in ministry work. Blessed...
Confessions of faith: The Bunco girls
Patient invitations lead to multiple couples discovering a Bible-based church and joining a close-knit family of believers. What does the dice game Bunco have to...
My Christian life: God reunites a mother and her daughter
A story of how God brought together a mother and the baby she gave up for adoption. “I’ve been mulling this story for 52 years, so I know it pretty well.”...
A delightful trouble
A man sharing online the peace he has in Jesus creates a problem—the need to coordinate multiple baptisms around the world. David didn’t mean to cause trouble....
My Christian life: Leading as a Christian in the business world
Using examples from his life, a business executive shares ideas on how to be a Christian leader in your vocation. Steve Hansen has had many titles in his life: business...
Confessions of faith: Four generations
Four generations discover the love and forgiveness of Jesus. Every night, Christopher Correri lifts up his six-year-old daughter, Anayah, because she wants to touch...
Confessions of faith: Caroline and Lawrence McCatty
A couple’s prayers are answered as they discover the truth of God’s Word as well as new opportunities to share it. When Caroline and Lawrence McCatty relocated...
Confessions of faith: Teryl and Terry Bishop
One by one, new members are discovering God’s grace and sharing it with others. A little over a year ago, Teryl and Terry Bishop didn’t have a church home—or...
Confessions of faith: Qiang Wang
A Buddhist discovers the truth of God’s Word, a message he now shares with others. “When I preach the gospel to people, people say, ‘You’re a stupid man.’...
My Christian life: Spencer Beach
A modern-day Job story reminds us of God’s grace and love. For most people, it would have been the worst day of their life. Maybe it was for Spencer Beach,...
Confessions of faith: Mark Hartman
A knock on the door starts a lifelong journey of faith. Julie K. Wietzke It was a night Mark Hartman says he will never forget. It was summer 1981 in Big Spring,...
Confessions of faith: Nick Mount
A man’s “before and after” spur him on to become a pastor and share the message of salvation. Julie K. Wietzke Nick Mount, a new pastor serving in Nebraska,...
Merging for mission – Part 3
Three congregations become a multi-site as they work to spread the gospel in South Florida. Julie K. Wietzke It started with three congregations—all with their...
Merging for mission – Part 2
Finding that they could be stronger together, two congregations decide to merge into one. Julie K. Wietzke Steve Waldschmidt describes a recent church merger between...
Merging for mission – Part 1
Two case studies reveal the blessings and challenges of mergers and multi-site ministries. Julie K. Wietzke If you talk to Nathan Strutz, pastor at Resurrection,...