Catechism across a continent
Every year WELS members from across Europe gather for worship and fellowship at an Easter retreat led by the WELS European civilian chaplain. This year, WELS brothers and sisters in…
News you can trust
In February, Forward in Christ started a new column called “World news & commentary.” Offered quarterly, the column will take a broader look at current events and trends, especially how…
Gospel Hands: Proclaiming Jesus to those with hearing loss
Verna Weigand never envisioned working as a sign language interpreter. But then she married her husband, Dean, whose younger brother was deaf from birth. “I wanted to be able to…
Extending a healing reach to Kenya
The Central Africa Medical Mission (CAMM) has had a presence in Africa for more than 60 years—bringing health care and the gospel to the people of Zambia and Malawi. Altogether,…
Meeting a growing need in the community
When Living Word, Waukesha, Wis., opened the doors to its own building in May 2021 after 18 years in a rented space, the congregation knew it wanted to meet a…
Caring for called workers
Connected. Supported. Encouraged. We all want to feel these ways in our personal and professional lives. The same is true for congregational called workers. “While many calling bodies informally provide…
Book nook: The Heart of Faith
The Heart of Faith is an engaging and enlightening book written by six different authors, divided into a chapter for each. The chapters are deep dives into six foundational chapters…
Spiritually supporting those in the military
For the past two years, Our Savior, San Antonio, Texas, has been offering monthly worship services at JSBA-Lackland, the site of all basic training for United States Air Force recruits.…
Webinars help Women’s Ministry fulfill its purpose
“Women’s Ministry is here to nurture and encourage and equip women to faithfully use their gifts to serve God’s kingdom,” says Rachel Halldorson, a member of the Women’s Ministry Executive…