A spring break of service and growth
From March 14–18, 16 students from WELS campus ministries at South Dakota State University, University of Wisconsin (UW)–La Crosse, UW–Stevens Point, and UW–Stout spent their spring breaks serving in southern…
Confessions of faith: Parker Lyden
A consistent, low-pressure invitation results in a life-changing connection to the gospel. An invitation can be a simple gesture that makes a profound impact. Yet, it can also be intimidating.…
Community news: May 2025
Nearly 200 women gathered at St. Matthew’s, Oconomowoc, Wis., on Feb. 22, for a retreat based on Colossians 2:6,7 with the theme “Beautifully rooted.” St. John-St. James Lutheran School, Reedsville,…
Growing closer to Jesus and one another
“Closer to Jesus, closer together.” That’s the tagline for Awake and Alive ministries, a young adult ministry conducted via online Bible studies and in-person events for people between the ages…
Confessions of faith: Colleen Thorson
Two new friends discover that college offers opportunities to grow in faith and share what they learn with others. Colleen's college experience didn’t start the way she expected. The basics…
My Christian life: A Malawian Christian committed to serving others
A Malawian Christian brings his faith to the United States and back home again to Africa. On the opposite side of the world, other Lutherans right now are praying to…
WELS news briefs: April 2022
Evangelism Ten Everyone Outreach workshops were held in fall 2021. Twenty-five more are planned during the first five months of 2022. WELS Commission on Evangelism designed the Everyone Outreach program…
Confessions of faith: Kaitlin Lamb
A college student learns the truths of God’s Word and discovers a church family for the first time. In her early years, Kaitlin Lamb felt the tug of the Holy…
Campus Ministry: Celebrating 100 years
The same Jesus proclaimed in Lutheran Campus Ministries one hundred years ago still receives the focus today. A picture on the TODAY Show or the local news. A letter from…