Showing Mormons that Jesus is enough
The COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a time of fear, uncertainty, and global shutdowns. But it also opened an unexpected window of opportunity for Truth in Love Ministry, a WELS-affiliated organization…
Supporting others with prayer
Throughout the pages of Scripture, God makes clear the importance of prayer in the life of a Christian. Jesus himself prayed regularly. During his travels, Paul repeatedly entreated Christian churches…
Random acts of kindness spark connections
“We want to help people feel welcome and feel comfortable,” says Alex Groth, pastor at Beautiful Savior, Cincinnati, Ohio, about the new mission opportunity in Oakley, Ohio. “One of the…
WELS Home Missions approves new missions
This spring, WELS Board for Home Missions approved five new mission starts for the synodwide 100 Missions in 10 Years initiative. “As we considered new ministry requests this year, we…
Community news: June 2024
On Jan. 7, Trinity, Lake City, Minn., held a special service commemorating the almost 64 years of service by organist June Henn. St. Paul, Tomah, Wis., celebrated its 150th anniversary…
Book nook: Seeing God’s Heart
In his book Seeing God’s Heart: The Certainty of His Love for Me, Pastor Lynn E. Wiedmann begins with a challenging, yet honest, question: “What if you doubt that God…
WELS 2024 district conventions
Each of the 12 districts holds a convention each biennium, generally in even-numbered years. (The synod convention is held in odd-numbered years.) Every pastor, professor, and male teacher of the…
Meet the editorial staff: Evan Chartrand
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. For Evan Chartrand, recruitment director at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown,…
Community news: May 2024
On April 28, Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., celebrated the 50th anniversary in the teaching ministry of Steven Thiesfeldt. On April 14, Divine Grace, Lake Orion, Mich., celebrated its 50th…