Equipping leaders
“The WELS leadership conference offered a fantastic opportunity for our members to learn from experts across the synod and encourage them as leaders at our church,” says Kurtis Wetzel, pastor…
An online partnership in ministry
Eve Schultz will be graduating high school this May. However, Schultz’s road to graduation looks a bit different than the average senior. Schultz is part of the first graduating class…
Book nook: “Who Do You Say I Am?”
“Who Do You Say I Am?” Answers Right from Jesus by John A. Braun is a new devotional focusing on the last year Jesus spent on this earth. As Braun…
Moments with missionaries: Ben Bitter
Do you remember your first Bible? Mine is an old study Bible that some relatives gave me at my confirmation. The margins have accumulated helpful notes and comments, different dates…
Connecting women to Jesus and each other
Christine Painter's dedication to women's ministry has cultivated a thriving sisterhood at Living Hope, Commerce City, Colo. “I have always felt God tugging me towards supporting women,” says Painter. Driven…
Ministry through theater
“There are a lot of people out there who are not aware of who Martin Luther was. . . . He changed how religion was looked upon,” says retired Air…
WELS podcasts: The Non-Microwaved Truth
Podcast: The Non-Microwaved Truth Hosts: C.L. Whiteside Description: “How fast do you have to have it? Our culture tells us to find a microwave to speed up the process. C.L., a…
Book nook: Seeking a Gentle and Quiet Spirit
Seeking a Gentle and Quiet Spirit in a Harsh and Noisy World by Amber Albee Swenson takes readers on a journey through the Scriptures to explore how a gentle and…
Community news: April 2025
Bethany, Bruce Crossing, Mich., celebrated 72 years of service by organist Ruth Force on Feb. 24. She continues to play for each service. On Feb. 2, Winnebago Lutheran Academy, Fond…