Reflecting diversity: One campus, three languages
It’s not unusual in WELS today to see congregations that are bilingual. But to see a congregation that’s trilingual—with ministry in three languages—is more...
Q&A with Nichole LaGrow
Since January 2023, Dr. Nichole LaGrow has been putting the pieces into place for a new nontraditional elementary education degree at Martin Luther College (MLC),...
Empowering lay leaders to teach Bible information classes
When Don and Jennifer Serkowski first began attending Christ, Big Bend, Wis., they were looking for a church family to call their own. During a church service, they...
District news: November 2023
ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA St. John, Vacaville, Calif., celebrated its 25th anniversary on Sept. 24. DAKOTA-MONTANA On Sept. 9 and 10, Peace, Milbank, S.D., celebrated its...
Back to the basics: Keys and confession
October 1-7: The use of the keys What is the use of the keys? The use of the keys is that special power and right which Christ gave to his church on earth: to forgive...
Where are they now? Living Promise, Morristown, Tenn.
In March 2012, Forward in Christ introduced its readers to Living Promise, Morristown, Tenn., a home mission approved for support from WELS Home Missions in 2011....
WELS news briefs: October 2023
World missions | wels.net/missions Women’s ministry | wels.net/women A new Advent by candlelight program and resources are now available at wels.net/new-2023-advent-by-candlelight-resources....
District news: October 2023
ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA Grace, Glendale, Ariz., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of David Clark on Aug. 27. Mount Calvary, Redding Calif., held...
God’s grace in Vietnam
This July, God’s grace could again be seen on WELS’ work in Vietnam with the formal building dedication of the new Theological Education Center in Hanoi and...
A new home for Jesus Cares Ministries
For the past 25 years, The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA) has been sharing the love of Jesus with individuals with special needs through Jesus Cares Ministries...
Back to the basics: The Lord’s Prayer
September 3-9: Overview and the address of the Lord’s Prayer Address: Our Father in heaven. 239. What is prayer? Psalm 19:14 May these words of my mouth and...
The perfect wedding to come
While the season of singleness on earth can be difficult, the wedding we all can look forward to is the one awaiting us in heaven. I often struggle with my season...
A true family
At its 67th biennial synod convention, WELS expanded its family of believers by declaring fellowship with Obadiah Lutheran Synod of Uganda. It also affirmed fellowship...
Meet a delegate
James Lake Lay delegate James Lake was one of 84 men at this convention who also served as delegates in 2021. Since about 75 percent of delegates (including Lake)...
2023 synod convention photos
Learn more about WELS’ 67th biennial convention held July 31-Aug. 3 at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., under the theme “Embrace the Cross—Anticipate...
Delegates play an important role in synod’s ministry
WELS’ 67th Biennial Synod Convention was held July 31–Aug. 3, at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., under the theme “Embrace the Cross—Anticipate...
Back to the basics: The Ten Commandments
August 6-12: Introduction to the commandments The Ten Commandments are a summary of God’s will for us in our lives. Many people think of the commandments as out-of-date...
District news: August 2023
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN On April 28, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of E. Allen Sorum. Kenosha...
Book nook: Esther: Providential Persian Queen
In her new women’s Bible study titled Esther: Providential Persian Queen, Lou Ann Mokwa leads participants into the drama of this real-life story, writing with...
New director for WELS Special Ministries
Joel Gaertner has started his work as director of the Commission on Special Ministries, taking over for James Behringer who retired in June. “I want to give thanks...
Church food bank shares love through action
“If anyone has material possessions and sees a brother or sister in need but has no pity on them, how can the love of God be in that person? Dear children, let...
Where are they now? Lucho and Camilo Herrera
In December 2020, Forward in Christ printed a story about brothers Luis “Lucho” and Camilo Herrera. After taking Bible information class at Divine Savior, Doral,...
In-person Christian fellowship in Seoul
Ninety-four confessional Lutherans from 27 countries attended the Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Conference (CELC) convention in Seoul, South Korea, from June...
2023 Martin Luther College graduates
To see Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduates, visit forwardinchrist.net/2023-wls-grads. Volume 110, Number 7 Issue: July 2023...