WELS Ministerial Education

Articles

From left: Zachary and Tabitha Gregorius; Ethan and Elyse Cloute; Amy, Charlie, Lily, and Micah Vannieuwenhoven.

New administrator poised to seize opportunities for ministerial education

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

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

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

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

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

According to Ted Klug, vice president for enrollment management at Martin Luther College, New Ulm,...
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God’s people grow

Continuing education offers opportunities for called workers—and the people they serve—to grow. “Faithful gospel ministers...
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A shared path to the ministry

WELS members Jenessa Werre and Kaitlin Gilbert have quite a bit in common. They both...

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.