When politics drives you crazy: Part 1
Remember that Jesus is really in charge. Are you ready for this election cycle to be over? Do you find politics creeping into your family gatherings? Is politics...
A lifetime of service to LWMS
Mary Lou Schmidt and Isola Millett have known each other for almost 60 years. They met in the cry room at St. Matthew’s, Oconomowoc, Wis., in the 1950s and have...
Showing Mormons that Jesus is enough
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a time of fear, uncertainty, and global shutdowns. But it also opened an unexpected window of opportunity for Truth in Love Ministry,...
Supporting others with prayer
Throughout the pages of Scripture, God makes clear the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian. Jesus himself prayed regularly. During his travels, Paul...
WELS Home Missions approves new missions
This spring, WELS Board for Home Missions approved five new mission starts for the synodwide 100 Missions in 10 Years initiative. “As we considered new ministry...
Community news: June 2024
On Jan. 7, Trinity, Lake City, Minn., held a special service commemorating the almost 64 years of service by organist June Henn. St. Paul, Tomah, Wis., celebrated...
WELS 2024 district conventions
Each of the 12 districts holds a convention each biennium, generally in even-numbered years. (The synod convention is held in odd-numbered years.) Every pastor,...
Community news: May 2024
On April 28, Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., celebrated the 50th anniversary in the teaching ministry of Steven Thiesfeldt. On April 14, Divine Grace,...
Catechism across a continent
Every year WELS members from across Europe gather for worship and fellowship at an Easter retreat led by the WELS European civilian chaplain. This year, WELS brothers...
News you can trust
In February, Forward in Christ started a new column called “World news & commentary.” Offered quarterly, the column will take a broader look at current events...
Gospel Hands: Proclaiming Jesus to those with hearing loss
Verna Weigand never envisioned working as a sign language interpreter. But then she married her husband, Dean, whose younger brother was deaf from birth. “I wanted...
Extending a healing reach to Kenya
The Central Africa Medical Mission (CAMM) has had a presence in Africa for more than 60 years—bringing health care and the gospel to the people of Zambia and Malawi....
Meeting a growing need in the community
When Living Word, Waukesha, Wis., opened the doors to its own building in May 2021 after 18 years in a rented space, the congregation knew it wanted to meet a need...
Caring for called workers
Connected. Supported. Encouraged. We all want to feel these ways in our personal and professional lives. The same is true for congregational called workers. “While...
Spiritually supporting those in the military
For the past two years, Our Savior, San Antonio, Texas, has been offering monthly worship services at JSBA-Lackland, the site of all basic training for United States...
Webinars help Women’s Ministry fulfill its purpose
“Women’s Ministry is here to nurture and encourage and equip women to faithfully use their gifts to serve God’s kingdom,” says Rachel Halldorson, a member...
News from WELS’ sister churches
Luteranos Confesionales Colombia celebrated 50 years of preaching God’s Word in Colombia in February. What began as a three-man WELS missionary team to this Latin...
WELS podcasts: Hearts & Hands Podcast
Podcast: Hearts & Hands Podcast Hosts: Tim Babler and Drew Sonnenberg Description: “Tim Babler and Drew Sonnenberg interview creatives from around the world...
Community news: April 2024
Victory, Jacksonville, Fla., celebrated its 25th anniversary on Feb. 25. Bay Pines Lutheran School, Seminole, Fla., celebrated its 50th anniversary on Feb. 25. St....
Missionaries called to explore new world mission fields
The Board for World Missions, working alongside the various World Missions One Teams, has identified new world mission fields and is taking steps to deploy missionaries...
Community news: March 2024
On Jan. 20, 16 members of Grace, Milwaukee, Wis., helped sort more than 17,000 pounds of donated food at Hunger Task Force, which it then sent to food pantries throughout...
Where are they now? Grace, Tucson, Ariz.
In January 2019, Forward in Christ featured Grace, Tucson, Ariz., in an article discussing the blessings and challenges of mergers and multi-site ministries. Two...
Online support groups help members connect with one another and God’s Word
“In October 2022 I was a guest speaker at a conference in Phoenix,” explains Luke Italiano, pastor at Amazing Grace, Florence, Ky. “I spoke about my depression....
School offers love and support to students with special needs
When Dr. John Althoff and his wife, Jamie, discovered that their unborn baby, Elise, had Down syndrome, Althoff began researching special education options near...