A shared path to the ministry
WELS members Jenessa Werre and Kaitlin Gilbert have quite a bit in common. They both graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point with an education degree—Werre in December 2021 and…
WELS news briefs: September 2024
Christian Aid and Relief |wels.net/relief WELS Christian Aid and Relief will be distributing almost $500,000 in humanitarian aid grants for Fiscal Year 2024–25. WELS Home Missions will receive $64,258 in…
Men’s ministry highlights the outdoors and spiritual growth
Eight years ago, Emanuel, New London, Wis., had several ministries serving children, young adults, and women, but no men’s ministry. One of the pastors asked a small group of men…
Conference aims to empower women to share God’s Word
More than 450 women gathered at the Ingleside Hotel in Pewaukee, Wis., from July 28–30 for the WELS Women’s Ministry Conference. Focused on the book of Acts, the conference theme,…
Let your light shine: Book drive memorial
In fall 2023, the Lord called to her eternal home the soul of 19-year-old Susannah Zahn after a lengthy illness that is known to have afflicted only 200 people around…
Congregational intern program offers real-life experience
They say experience is the best teacher, something that St. Peter, Fort Collins, Colo., has been putting into practice for the past 20 years. Since 2004, the congregation has been…
Working together to praise the Creator
I teach music. I love music and feel like everyone in the world should love music as much as I do. Little did I know that it is impossible to…
Statistical analysis digs into current called worker shortage
Each year, WELS collects data from all congregations and schools. WELS Congregational Services compiles this data into a comprehensive statistical report and publishes a statistical summary and analysis. The 2023…
Pioneering fellowship and friendships
Families and children today have an overwhelming number of options for extracurriculars and activities. Yet in WELS churches around North America, nearly 900 girls at WELS congregations take the time…