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WELS' long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to focus on for the next ten years. These sweeping areas tackle the challenges the church—and WELS—face today. With the plan’s theme, “Christ through us,” we are given a powerful reminder—God works through us to carry out his work as his ambassadors (see 2 Corinthians 5:17-21). Explore what that means through these Forward in Christ articles and WELS Connection videos.

Articles

Christ through us: Commission

By Larry Schlomer | 2025/11/30

Our focus for 2025–2035 The new long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to focus on for the next ten years. These sweeping areas tackle the challenges the church—and […]

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Christ through us

Christ through us: Calling

By Duane Rodewald | 2025/10/29

Our focus for 2025–2035 The new long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to focus on for the next ten years. These sweeping areas tackle the challenges the church—and […]

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Christ through us

Christ through us: Congregations

By Mark Gabb | 2025/09/30

Our focus for 2025–2035 The new long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to focus on for the next ten years. These sweeping areas tackle the challenges the church—and […]

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Christ through us

It’s all about Christ

By Mark Schroeder | 2025/08/31

The 175 years since our synod’s founding have demonstrated that in all things—in times of challenge and times of outward blessings—Christ has continued to work through us to build his […]

This entry is part 1 of 74 in the series presidents message

Delegates consider Christ’s work through us

By FIC | 2025/08/31

Delegates at this year’s synod convention, held July 21–24 at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., gave a nod to the past while making a stride into the future. The […]

Christ through us: Culture

By Eric Roecker | 2025/08/27

Our focus for 2025–2035 The new long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to focus on for the next ten years. These sweeping areas tackle the challenges the church—and […]

This entry is part 1 of 4 in the series Christ through us

A year of challenges and grace

By Jonathan R. Hein | 2025/07/31

WELS’ 2024 statistical summary weaves a narrative of challenge, resilience, and Christ’s abounding faithfulness. Numbers tell stories. WELS’ 2024 statistical summary weaves a narrative of challenge, resilience, and Christ’s abounding […]

Videos

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