Confessions of faith: Jonathan and Devon Hightower
After church shopping, a family finds a place that feels like home, a place where the gospel is preached without any strings attached. When Jonathan and Devon Hightower wanted a place…
Confessions of faith: Brad Harris
While weighing the responsibilities that children bring, a father looks to the church for direction. During his growing years, Brad Harris had some ties to different religions but never attended…
Confessions of faith: Anthony and Alex Lleonart
After attending a Lutheran school and getting a chance to study God’s Word in depth, two brothers become members to prepare for adulthood. “At the time, I didn’t appreciate it…
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. More than 20 years ago, Holly Vaden and Anna Thorson became…
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.…