Seven new home missions approved
In September WELS Board for Home Missions met and approved seven new missions toward the synodwide goal of starting 100 new missions and enhancing 75 ministries by 2033. “With the…
New administrator poised to seize opportunities for ministerial education
Charlie Vannieuwenhoven will begin serving as administrator of WELS Board for Ministerial Education in January 2026. Vannieuwenhoven, a 1998 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, currently serves as dean of students…
Ministry recruitment counselors begin their work
When asked how they first considered becoming a pastor, teacher, or staff minister, many called workers point to someone who noticed their gifts and gently encouraged them to consider ministry.…
NPH debuts a new series: People’s Bible Devotions
When the first volume (Hebrews) of The People’s Bible series was released by Northwestern Publishing House (NPH) in 1986, it quickly became a favorite Bible commentary series for Christians hoping…
WELS podcasts: Light Talks with 922 Ministries
Podcast: Light Talks with 922 Ministries Hosts: Ali Novak (current); Jonathan Favorite (past) Description: “In a world that’s loud, the church does not have to remain silent. In a world that’s…
Telling stories of God’s grace
For more than 55 years, Abiding Word has been proclaiming God’s Word in the northwest part of Houston, Texas. Starting as a mission church with two families in 1969, the…
Looking for a sign
Residents of Stoddard, Wis., always have something to look forward to when driving down Main Street, and it’s not just the ice cream shop or a donut from Kwik Trip.…
Community news: October 2025
On June 22, Beautiful Savior, Cincinnati, Ohio, celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of Thomas Westra. St. John’s, Pardeeville, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the teaching ministry…
Book nook: From the Beginning: God’s Salvation Plan
Family devotion time is such a blessing! The challenge comes in finding a study that captures interest while still deepening understanding of God’s precious Word. From the Beginning: God’s Salvation…