WELS Ministerial Education

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Striving to provide called workers

By Mark Schroeder
One of the four priorities outlined in the synod’s “Christ through us” long-range strategic plan...
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Straight talk: Priorities in ministerial education

By Charles Vannieuwenhoven
How do we encourage and train as many men and women for ministry as possible?...
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New administrator poised to seize opportunities for ministerial education

By FIC
Charlie Vannieuwenhoven will begin serving as administrator of WELS Board for Ministerial Education in January...
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Christ through us: Calling

By Duane Rodewald
Our focus for 2025–2035 The new long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to...
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Confessions of faith: Brett and Vanessa Gilbertson

By Kristi Meyer
A science camp offers an opportunity for self-proclaimed “denominational vagabonds” to discover Lutheranism and consider...
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Ministry recruitment counselors begin their work

By FIC
When asked how they first considered becoming a pastor, teacher, or staff minister, many called...
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Meet a delegate: Joel Kassulke

By FIC
Joel Kassulke went to the synod convention with the intent of learning more about the...
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Encouraging future gospel servants

By FIC
According to Ted Klug, vice president for enrollment management at Martin Luther College, New Ulm,...
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Bible study

The Conference of Presidents released this Bible study that deals with the public ministry, the call, and the WELS call process. While designed for a Bible class setting, it is available to anyone for personal self-study.