The quiet exodus of women
Why women are leaving the church and how we invite them to stay. A discussion about women and the church can feel scary. It can be challenging and time-consuming to…
2025 stats: Good news, hard news, and useful surprises
The 2025 Statistical Summary & Analysis does not tell a simple story. There is good news. There is hard news. And there are several findings that may surprise you because…
Straight talk: Worker shortages
Every spring, we give thanks as new graduates from Martin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, Minn., and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., receive their first calls. It is a joyful…
Confessions of faith: Tom Leair
A man encourages another to come and see Jesus at his church. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of a gas station? Gas, of course,…
Straight talk: You can evangelize
When I visit churches across the United States, I often hear WELS members saying things like, “I don’t think I can evangelize. I don’t know the Bible well enough. I…