Conference addresses challenges with hope
“The WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership was designed with these two thoughts in mind. One, the Lutheran leader trusts firmly in the efficacy and sufficiency of God’s Word,” says…
Community news: March 2026
Bethlehem, Menomonee Falls/Germantown, Wis., celebrated the teaching ministry anniversaries of Mike Mittelstadt (30 years) and Kris Strasser (25 years). On Jan. 18, home mission congregation Harbor Lutheran Church, Cambridge, Mass.,…
Keeping neighbors warm
It gets cold in Wisconsin. Really cold. Winter gear like hats, gloves, and scarves are a necessity that, unfortunately, many don’t have access to. This need—and opportunity—in the community is…
Preparing hearts for Lent with a good-bye
Every Ash Wednesday since 2010, members of Saving Grace, Mobile, Ala., have ceremoniously said good-bye to Alleluias for the season of Lent, a contemplative subtraction from the regular liturgy that…
Finding familiar in the foreign
The setting was foreign in so many ways. As a college mathematics professor and relatively frequent conference presenter, being in front of a group of people is usually second nature…
Moments with missionaries: Evan Chartrand
Starting a church is many things. It’s exciting and exhausting, humbling and rewarding, daunting and wonderful—often all at once. Oh, and it’s one more thing: unpredictable. The lead-up to the…
A Christian’s struggle
“Although I want to do good, evil is right there with me. For in my inner being I delight in God’s law; but I see another law at work in…
Striving to provide called workers
One of the four priorities outlined in the synod’s “Christ through us” long-range strategic plan is “Calling.” For our synod to carry out its mission faithfully, we need an adequate…
Confessions of faith: Veronica Schultz
A woman raised in Islam now enjoys forgiveness in Jesus. “What's in a name?” William Shakespeare asked. Veronica Suci Andiani Putri Schultz finds significant meaning in her name. Her father…