My Christian life: Perspectives from a lay missionary
A former lay missionary to East Asia shares her perspective on life, community, and identity in Christ. After teaching in WELS schools for a decade, Cindy Lendt decided to sell…
A former lay missionary to East Asia shares her perspective on life, community, and identity in Christ. After teaching in WELS schools for a decade, Cindy Lendt decided to sell…
For the residents of Mahahual, Mexico, COVID wasn’t only a threat to their health. It also threatened their livelihoods. Mahahual, a remote beach village about four hours south of Cancún,…
God’s grace brings forgiveness, hope, and love across prison walls. “Remember those in prison as if you were together with them in prison” (Hebrews 13:3). Growing up, perhaps you had…
A hospital stay during Christmas helps a pastor focus on real Christmas joy. “Please, Lord, please let next Christmas be different.” On Dec. 12, 2020, I was admitted to the…
God continues to bless WELS’ outreach efforts in Vietnam, despite challenges and unexpected setbacks. BLESSING ONE In October, WELS leaders were able to travel to Vietnam for the first time…
Luther Preparatory School (LPS), Watertown, Wis., and Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS), Saginaw, Mich., WELS’ two high-school-level ministerial education schools, spent the last year navigating the best ways to continue educating…
In light of continued disruptions due to COVID-19, the Conference of Presidents has decided to make this summer’s synod convention a “mini convention,” which will be held July 26-28 at…
For better or worse, Christmas is filled with traditions. Some of these traditions help celebrate Jesus’ birth—the Christmas Eve candlelight service or the children’s Christmas service, for example. Others may…
A WELS nurse explains how her vocation allows her to share her faith and show love to those in need. Jesus calls us to follow his example by living lives…