Straight talk: Women in world missions
WELS World Missions now has three women serving in full-time missionary positions. For the first time, we are using that title for called workers who are not men. I understand…
Luther’s partner in the gospel
God used Philip Melanchthon’s distinct gifts to serve the church. When people think about the Lutheran Reformation, one name comes to mind: Martin Luther. His bold stand, his powerful writing,…
Confessions of faith: Tony and Sarah Carmody
After learning about Jesus’ love and forgiveness, a couple finds a new purpose. Tony and Sarah Carmody were not really looking for a church. It’s not that they weren’t religious.…
How to explain Lutheranism
“All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus” (Romans 3:23-24). What's…
From searching to serving
A new missionary follows a ministry path that takes him from searching for Scripture truths to serving those who have never heard the gospel. Steve Gerling, newly assigned missionary to…
Real connections for today’s youth
Christ’s church can offer today’s youth something they desperately need: real connection. When I walk through the basement of our church after Bible class, I often stop at the Confirmation…