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God's grace in Vietnam

This July, God’s grace could again be seen on WELS’ work in Vietnam with the formal building dedication of the new Theological Education Center in Hanoi and the graduation ceremony of the first class of 55 pastors from the Hmong Fellowship Church who have completed their seminary training. Continue reading

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Book nook: The Baptismal Life

As the author Rev. Dr. Michael Berg indicates, his book The Baptismal Life is about water. The book explores God’s...

Where are they now? Living Promise, Morristown, Tenn.

In March 2012, Forward in Christ introduced its readers to Living Promise, Morristown, Tenn., a home mission approved for support...

WELS news briefs: October 2023

World missions | wels.net/missions As the conflict between Russia and Ukraine continues, pastors and members of...

District news: October 2023

ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA Grace, Glendale, Ariz., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of David Clark on Aug. 27. Mount Calvary,...

A new home for Jesus Cares Ministries

For the past 25 years, The Lutheran Home Association (TLHA) has been sharing the love of Jesus with individuals with...

Delegates play an important role in synod’s ministry

WELS’ 67th Biennial Synod Convention was held July 31–Aug. 3, at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., under the theme “Embrace...

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Over three years ago, a few members from South Asian Lutheran Evangelical Mission (SALEM), WELS’ sister church in Hong Kong, immigrated to New Zealand and began meeting online with SALEM leadership for Bible study and fellowship. This group, located in Auckland, has grown to over 20 members. In January 2023, they began a monthly worship gathering facilitated by local leaders; they continue to meet every week online and in person. WELS is assisting SALEM as it fosters this new mission in New Zealand.