Math and ministry
This year, Lighthouse Youth Center is celebrating 20 years of serving kids in the Milwaukee area and beyond. Over the past two decades, Lighthouse has grown to include...
Offering youth active ways to participate in congregational life
On Sunday mornings, Daniel Monday, 14, walks to church—often arriving before his family. He’s on a mission, after all. Daniel is an acolyte at St. Mark, Salina,...
WELS news briefs: June 2026
WELS DISCIPLESHIP WELS Discipleship has produced a new marriage enrichment series called “Speak to My Heart.” In this video-based study, Dr. Prof. Mark Paustian...
Congregation responds with Christ’s love during flood disaster
When historic flooding hit the New London, Wis., area in mid-April, it was all hands on deck at Emanuel, New London. Although the church wasn’t damaged, at least...
Community news: June 2026
On March 29, Mount Calvary, Harrison, Wis., dedicated its new church. At the school’s spring concert, Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School, New Ulm, Minn., celebrated...
Psalm 98
Sing to the LORD a new song, for he has done marvelous things; his right hand and his holy arm have worked salvation for him. The LORD has made his salvation known...
WELS Home Missions approves three new mission starts
At its spring meeting, the WELS Board for Home Missions approved three new mission starts, continuing its work of bringing the gospel to growing communities across...
The importance of continuing education for pastors
Every doctor, pilot, and teacher knows that continuing education is not only important but also necessary to serve at the highest level. The same is true for pastors....
Funding helps outreach and relief efforts in Ukraine
As the fifth year of war begins in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Lutheran Church (ULC), along with citizens of Ukraine, continues to experience hardship and suffering....
Let your light shine: Noah Bater
Noah Bater, pastor at Prince of Peace, Thousand Oaks, Calif., recently shared on his congregation’s social media how a short conversation and an invitation to...
Community news: May 2026
Christ Alone, Keller, Texas, celebrated the 25th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of Paul Seager on Sept. 21, 2025. Peace, Gilbert, Ariz., celebrated the dedication...
WELS podcasts: Double Portion: Twin Lutheran Pastors
Podcast: Double Portion: Twin Lutheran Pastors Hosts: Chris and Tony Pflughoeft Description: “Twin Lutheran pastors serving in Southern California discussing the...
Expanding and planning local Spanish-speaking ministries
In November 2025, members from WELS congregations in Texas and Florida gathered at Christ, Denver, Colo., for a Spanish Outreach Intensive—an event designed to...
Conference addresses challenges with hope
“The WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership was designed with these two thoughts in mind. One, the Lutheran leader trusts firmly in the efficacy and sufficiency...
Community news: March 2026
Bethlehem, Menomonee Falls/Germantown, Wis., celebrated the teaching ministry anniversaries of Mike Mittelstadt (30 years) and Kris Strasser (25 years). On Jan....
Providing distinctly Lutheran services to military members
Through a program developed by WELS Ministry to the Military, people who are serving their country are also able to serve others with God’s Word. Distinctive religious...
An unexpected journey
“It was God’s plan for me.” Wei Nadine Li, a member of the South Asian Lutheran Evangelical Mission, WELS’ sister synod in Hong Kong, graduated in December...
Making Christian education a reality for a deaf student
Anna Holper is an energetic, social, 13-year-old girl attending Immanuel, Manitowoc, Wis. She loves her friends and family and enjoys sports like basketball, volleyball,...
Meet the editorial staff: Michael Seifert
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. “Everything has been a blessing,” reflects...
Community news: February 2026
St. Paul’s, Livonia, Mich., dedicated its newly installed 1962 Casavant pipe organ on Dec. 14, 2025. MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN NEW LONDON, WISCONSIN MENOMONIE, WISCONSIN...
Community news: January 2026
Joyce Zillgitt was honored for 70 years of participation with the church choir of St. John, Lake City, Minn. More than 400 people bought tickets for WELS Night at...
Meet the editorial staff: Stephen Geiger
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. Stephen Geiger brings years of experience as...
Soul Sisters—a women’s ministry with heart
When Gisele Wozniak, a member at Ascension, Escondido, Calif., found herself navigating a particularly challenging season in her personal life, she knew she needed...
Student-led Bible studies encourage connection for teens
For students at Wisconsin Lutheran High School (WISCO) in Milwaukee, Wednesday mornings feature a late start to allow time for faculty meetings. Rather than sleeping...