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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Nick and Lacey Wagner

Confessions of faith: Nick and Lacey Wagner

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A couple discovers a new church home after sending their children to its school. Nick and Lacey Wagner’s journey to becoming members at Trinity, Kiel, Wis., was completely unexpected. The…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide

My Christian life: When vocation and ministry collide

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2022/09/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

A couple discovers how God is using them—and their life experiences—for his bigger kingdom purpose. Jerry and Lynn Zimpelmann, members at Christ, Eagle River, Wis., are the first to admit…

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Read more about the article A second family

A second family

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/09/30
  • Post category:FIC News/Forward in Christ

When Light of the Valleys, Reno, Nev., discovered it was going to have a vicar for the first time in 2021, it decided to embark on a new ministry opportunity—a…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: From prospect to pastor

My Christian life: From prospect to pastor

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2022/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

One year out of the seminary, a pastor shares his journey into the public ministry. Jacob Shepherd, pastor at St. Paul, Round Lake Park, Ill., remembers when he started thinking…

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Read more about the article To the other ten

To the other ten

  • Post author:Steven Staude
  • Post published:2022/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A letter to the future spouses of our grandchildren. If you are reading this, it means a couple of things have happened. First, my wife and I are in heaven.…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jason LeMay

Confessions of faith: Jason LeMay

  • Post author:Ann Jahns
  • Post published:2022/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

The seeds of faith take root as a man discovers the miracle of God’s grace. Even though Jason LeMay was baptized as a child and believed in God, he grew…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler

Confessions of faith: Anthony and Tyler

  • Post author:John Braun
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/FIC Series/Forward in Christ

Troubled teens find the gospel in an unexpected place. “Talk Time.” That’s what Anthony and Tyler call it. Tim Mueller, pastor at St. John, Watertown, Wis., gently helps them remember…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Jon-Michael Blowe

Confessions of faith: Jon-Michael Blowe

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2021/02/25
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After years of questioning membership in the church, a father joins his daughter on confirmation day to confess his faith in Christ. Jon-Michael Blowe can jump into high-stress situations with…

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