Four tiers of support for early childhood teachers
After 20 years of working in group home management, Karen Klindworth, a member at Christ, Zumbrota, Minn., decided she was ready for a career change. “I was on...
WELS seniors celebrate past blessings and reimagine future
The Organization of WELS Lutheran Seniors (OWLS) reached a milestone this year: 40 years of helping WELS seniors serve in God’s kingdom. To WELS members throughout...
Community news: December 2024
Comforter Ministry, Inc., celebrated the milestone of receiving its one thousandth quilt in June. This ministry reaches out to women with cancer with God’s Word...
Three home missions launch weekly worship
Three home missions launched weekly worship services in September: Divine Savior—North Collin County, Celina, Texas; Anchor Church, Marquette, Mich.; and Victory,...
Fostering a love of music
Music has always been an important aspect of the ministerial education system at all levels for WELS called workers. Luther Preparatory School (LPS), Watertown,...
Connecting teens to Christ and one another
Just two months after WELS teens joined together for the biennial WELS International Youth Rally in Colorado, over one hundred WELS teens found a way to connect...
Community news: November 2024
On Sept. 13, Truth in Love Ministry celebrated the 20th anniversary of beginning its formal mission to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with souls trapped in Mormonism....
Two new directors start at the WELS Center for Mission and Ministry
Two new directors are starting in positions based out of the WELS Center for Mission and Ministry in Waukesha, Wis.: Brian Roser as executive director of WELS Church...
Meet the editorial staff: Aaron Goetzinger
In this issue, newest contributing editor Aaron Goetzinger starts a new Bible study on different prophecies from Isaiah. The study begins by exploring the promise...
Planting seeds to bear eternal fruit
When Tammy Thorson was having her granddaughter, Aurora, baptized, she wanted a godly godparent for her. Since Thorson’s family had just joined St. Paul, Tomah,...
Showing love to children with special needs
When Pastor Tim Priewe’s daughter was born with cerebral palsy, he struggled to understand God’s plan. Now, three years later, the Priewes have experienced countless...
Community news: October 2024
On Aug. 9, Divine Savior Academy–Sienna, Missouri City, Texas, celebrated the grand opening of its new building, which includes 27 new classrooms, a gym, and a...
The National Conference on Worship, Music, & the Arts—in pictures
July 30–Aug. 2 at Carthage College, Kenosha, Wis. International connections “I am passionate about composing songs, directing the choir, and teaching others...
Letters provide opportunity for intergenerational connection
“I liked being able to talk to people and ask them how their lives were different when they were my age.” “It was fun to hang out with people that were older...
Diary of a missionary’s wife
Missionary Ronald Baerbock and his wife, Karen, spent more than 17 years serving in various Latin American fields. Karen, who passed away in 2023, recorded ministry...
Free in Christ: Personal offerings
“Honor the LORD with your wealth” (Proverbs 3:9). Read how two Christians requested and received direction on how to plan their offerings. “Emily” asked...
Community news: September 2024
On Feb. 4, members of Our Savior, Sun City, Ariz., thanked Fern Junso for 46 years of service as organist. During vacation Bible camp at St. Paul’s, Franklin,...
A shared path to the ministry
WELS members Jenessa Werre and Kaitlin Gilbert have quite a bit in common. They both graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with an education...
WELS news briefs: September 2024
Christian Aid and Relief |wels.net/relief WELS Christian Aid and Relief will be distributing almost $500,000 in humanitarian aid grants for Fiscal Year 2024–25....
Men’s ministry highlights the outdoors and spiritual growth
Eight years ago, Emanuel, New London, Wis., had several ministries serving children, young adults, and women, but no men’s ministry. One of the pastors asked a...
Conference aims to empower women to share God’s Word
More than 450 women gathered at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wis., from July 28–30 for the WELS Women’s Ministry Conference. Focused on the book of Acts,...
Congregational intern program offers real-life experience
They say experience is the best teacher, something that St. Peter, Fort Collins, Colo., has been putting into practice for the past 20 years. Since 2004, the congregation...
Pioneering fellowship and friendships
Families and children today have an overwhelming number of options for extracurriculars and activities. Yet in WELS churches around North America, nearly 900 girls...
Illustrating God’s powerful Word through art at Taste of Missions
“To put my art out there was a huge blessing,” says Vienne Lang, a junior at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., about her experience entering and winning...