WELS podcasts: The Notable Podcast
Podcast: The Notable Podcast Hosts: Jonathan Bourman, Timothy Bourman Description: “Imagine you picked up the most important book in the world, a book with words...
Joy beneath the sadness
On Nov. 7, 2021, Divine Peace, Milwaukee, Wis., held its final worship service after sharing the gospel with its neighborhood for almost 65 years. It was an emotional...
Introducing the new hymnal
While St. John, Burlington, Wis., has not yet bought the newly released Christian Worship: Hymnal for its sanctuary, it already has started to introduce its members...
Meet the editorial staff: Nathan Nass
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. Nathan Nass, pastor at Christ the King, Tulsa,...
District news: January 2022
Happy anniversary! AZ-CA—Heritage, Gilbert, Ariz., celebrated its 35th anniversary on Nov. 7, 2021. NW—On Oct. 10, 2021, Riverview, Appleton, Wis., celebrated...
January 2022
Week 49 Titus 1:1-16 Titus 2:1-3:11 Hebrews 1:1-2:4 Hebrews 6:1-20 Hebrews 7:1-28 Hebrews 9:1-28 Hebrews 10: 1-39 Week 50 Hebrews 11:1-40 Hebrews 12:1-26 James 1:1-27...
The path of Academia Cristo
WELS’ Latin America missions team created a Spanish website in 2015, which launched Academia Cristo. Since its launch, 47 students from 12 countries have become...
An end and a beginning for these home missions
Several home mission congregations are enjoying new or renovated worship spaces. “For those involved in building a church, a church dedication marks the end of...
District news: December 2021
Happy anniversary! SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN On Sept. 26, St. John, Woodland, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary. First, Elkhorn, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary...
Coffee and Forward in Christ
When Good Shepherd, Wisconsin Rapids, Wis., wanted to expand its Bible study opportunities a few years ago, it turned to something the congregation was already using...
December 2021
Week 45 2 Corinthians 5:1-21 2 Corinthians 8:1-24 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 Galatians 1:1-13 Galatians 2:1-21 Galatians 3:1-25 Galatians 5:1-26 Week 46 Ephesians 1:1-23...
WELS podcasts: Reflections on Our Unique Callings: Men, Women, and the Body of Christ
Podcast: Reflections on Our Unique Callings: Men, Women, and the Body of Christ Hosts: Ben Kratz, Kristi Meyer, Naomi Schmidt, Dawn Schulz Description: Reflections...
Telling the world about Jesus
TELL Network offers online biblical instruction to people around the world so that they can tell others about Jesus. As part of that program, WELS Multi-Language...
Showing and sharing the story of Christmas
St. Paul, Howards Grove, Wis., does not just tell the story of Jesus’ birth. Every year since 2003, it shows the story of Jesus’ birth to its community. What...
God’s continued grace in Vietnam
God continues to bless WELS’ outreach efforts in Vietnam, despite challenges and unexpected setbacks. BLESSING ONE In October, WELS leaders were able to travel...
District news: November 2021
North Atlantic Beautiful Savior, Fayetteville, N.C., dedicated its new worship facility on Aug. 29. Happy anniversary! MN—On Sept. 19, Christ, Zumbrota, Minn.,...
Mission opportunities in London
A new mission in London is one step closer to reality. The Board for World Missions is calling a full-time missionary to serve there after Larry Schlomer, administrator...
Staying close to God’s Word in the military
Paul Wolfgramm, a 35-year-old Marine Corp Reserve veteran with deployment experience, understands the importance of the work of WELS Military Services—even though...
Pipeline for Home Missions is expanding
In September, the WELS Board for Home Missions met and approved financial support for three home mission locations, including home mission status for Christ Our...
Where are they now? Carlotta Stanley
In Forward in Christ, we report the news but aren’t always able to follow up. “Where are they now?” is our way of giving you the rest of the story. In September...
Texas couple welcomes home missionary
When Debby and Bill Perry heard that Hans Thomford was assigned to the new WELS mission in Amarillo, Texas, they wanted to welcome him and his wife, Amelia, to the...
Wisely using WELS statistics
For about seven decades, at the end of each year, WELS has asked congregations to supply church statistics. Generally, over 95 percent of congregations do just that....
District news: October 2021
Dakota-Montana On Aug. 8, Prince of Peace, Yankton, S.D., dedicated its new church. Southeastern Wisconsin On April 18, Zion, South Milwaukee, Wis., dedicated its...
Operation Go impacts volunteers and congregations
“It was a blessing to be able to come to New Jersey and share my faith with others while strengthening my own faith,” says Lily Storlie, a 2021 graduate of Lakeside...