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A nod to the past, a stride into the future
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.
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Forward in Christ dedicated eight pages to synod convention news in the September issue. Read about the important decisions that were made, the inspiring topics that were discussed, the leaders who were elected to oversee WELS' new long-range strategic plan, and the delegates who represented congregations across the synod.
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Featured image above (left to right): Newly elected First Vice President Joel Voss and Second Vice President John Bortulin at the synod convention in July.
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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 convention’s theme, “Christ through us,” put it all into perspective, according to WELS
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Election news was a highlight of the 2025 synod convention. During the convention orientation on Monday afternoon, delegates received training on the new electronic voting devices from Martin Spriggs, WELS’ chief technology officer. The devices . . .
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At age 24, John Chung was likely the youngest delegate at the synod convention. How he came to be a delegate and what he experienced as a delegate illustrate the power and love of God. John, a member of Bethlehem, Carmel, Ind., grew up in the . . .
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