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Dillon Mares was weighed down by guilt. Baptized as a teenager, Dillon had drifted away from attending church. Now in his late 20s, he had a busy social life and successful career, but he couldn’t help feeling that something was missing. In May 2024, he searched for help online and submitted a form that popped up that offered to connect him with a local church. Keep reading . . .
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WELS helps prepare and equip church workers in a variety of ways. In February's WELS Connection, learn about some of the support given to new home missionaries.
Learn more about how WELS is encouraging future church workers in FIC's article, "Training future church planters."