Community news: January 2026
Joyce Zillgitt was honored for 70 years of participation with the church choir of St. John, Lake City, Minn. More than 400 people bought tickets for WELS Night at the…
Meet the editorial staff: Stephen Geiger
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. Stephen Geiger brings years of experience as a tutor, pastor,…
Soul Sisters—a women’s ministry with heart
When Gisele Wozniak, a member at Ascension, Escondido, Calif., found herself navigating a particularly challenging season in her personal life, she knew she needed to run to Jesus. She says,…
Student-led Bible studies encourage connection for teens
For students at Wisconsin Lutheran High School (WISCO) in Milwaukee, Wednesday mornings feature a late start to allow time for faculty meetings. Rather than sleeping in or squeezing in some…
Forward in Christ top 10 of 2025
In 2025, Forward in Christ's website, forwardinchrist.net, had more than 300,000 pageviews and 200,000 active users. Here are the articles published in 2025 that were viewed the most. Check them…
Organs, education, and the power of music
Benjamin Foster, a senior at Martin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, Minn., has been taking organ lessons since he was ten years old. As a parish music/staff ministry major, he…
Book nook: Your Word for Mine
Have you ever faced a situation that made you feel alone, discouraged, or overwhelmed? In the new book Your Word for Mine: Real Crises—Real Rescue, author and editor Jane Schlenvogt-Dew…
A family affair in Peru
We knew the question would come up sooner or later. “Can you share why Academia Cristo is LWMS’ 2025–26 kids c.a.r.e. project?” inquired our mission supporters. It is a fair…
Missionaries on the move
Several world missionary families are transitioning to new locations to further the ministry of the gospel. In Latin America, Missionary Matthew Behmer and his family recently relocated from Quito, Ecuador,…