Confessions of faith: Holly Vaden and the Thorsons
The Holy Spirit used individuals, life circumstances, and a yearning for clarity to draw three friends around God’s Word. Rachel Hartman More than 20 years ago, Holly Vaden and Anna…
Recovered in Christ
A former addict finds peace and healing in the promises of God’s Word. Rachel M. Hartman After drinking with friends on the weekends in high school, Mark Keller* watched alcohol…
Returning by the power of God
A native Paraguayan finds motivation from the gospel to revisit her country and share the message of Christ with residents there. Rachel Hartman Earlier on in her life, Juliana Kennell left Paraguay with…
Academia Cristo brings new opportunities to share the gospel
Academia Cristo began in 2015 with a primary goal to help people start churches in Latin America that faithfully preach and teach God’s Word. “We provide resources, and train and connect people to a network…
Welcome Home: Part 3
An elder appreciates the opportunity to encourage other members to stay close to Christ. Rachel Hartman After first hearing of Jesus as a child, Jim Plumlee was baptized as an adult. He now serves…
Welcome Home: Part 2
A WELS member loves listening to the gospel regularly after coming back to church. Rachel Hartman Kristin Young grew up in Wisconsin and learned about Jesus at an early age.…
Welcome Home: Part 1
A man finds a sense of belonging after returning to a WELS church. Rachel Hartman After growing up in a WELS congregation in Wisconsin, Kyle Oppermann left to join other church bodies as an adult.…
Confessions of faith: Ramirez
An immigrant discovers a church where he feels at home. Rachel Hartman In April 2008, Walter Ramirez stepped foot onto U.S. soil. Originally from El Salvador, he spent his first months…