Integrating to benefit ministry
Institutional Ministries (IM), a WELS-affiliated ministry, was founded in 1901 for the purpose of meeting the spiritual needs of those who are institutionalized. Today, the team of chaplains and volunteers…
Book nook: Trusting God More
We all have fears and worries when life gets hard, no matter how often we pray or read the Bible. We are no different than the father of the demon-possessed…
Community news: November 2025
On June 8, St. Andrew, Middleton, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of Randy Hunter. During the summer, the Ladies Aid of St. John, Frontenac, Minn., and…
Where are they now? Lawrence McCatty
In March 2022, Forward in Christ introduced readers to Lawrence and Caroline McCatty, a couple from Gloucester, England. While in the United States for Lawrence’s job, they discovered the truth…
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…
World news and commentary: November 2025
Fingerprints in the sand A recent archaeological discovery in Jerusalem has caused a stir by giving a possible connection to a biblical figure. The artifact is only the size of…
Love like Jesus
“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not…
A confessional Lutheran synod
As Christians, we confess our faith when we state publicly what we believe. Early Christians confessed their faith boldly in the face of fierce opposition and even persecution. After Jesus’…
Parent conversations: What is the role of a Christian parent?
In our fast-paced world, it’s pretty easy to get distracted. Our time with our children can become a blur of after-school activities, rushed meals, and hectic bedtimes. That’s why stopping…