Third-person leadership
As Christian leaders in a “me-first” world, we need to put aside our self-interest and focus on God and others. “My three favorite people are . . . me, myself,…
Encouraging future gospel servants
According to Ted Klug, vice president for enrollment management at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., students who graduate from the synod’s ministerial education schools—our future pastors, teachers, and staff…
Reflecting diversity: One campus, three languages
It’s not unusual in WELS today to see congregations that are bilingual. But to see a congregation that’s trilingual—with ministry in three languages—is more unique. This last August, King of…
Confessions of faith: Erik Alair
A seminary graduate recalls his path to ministry—one filled with questions, challenges, and God’s guidance. As a young adult studying aerospace engineering in California, Erik Alair never dreamed that he…
Sharing the same faith
Four leaders comment on faith and fellowship as we celebrate the unity that has endured for 150 years between the Evangelical Lutheran Synod and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. “You…
The Lord calls: Article 4
A congregation needs to prepare to meet its new called worker. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” The recent college graduate hoping to be hired…
The Lord calls: Article 3
While a vacancy may be difficult, the Lord will bless a congregation through it. He had spent nearly three weeks carefully considering the call the Lord of the church had…
The Lord calls: Article 2
The Lord guides his people to select public servants of the gospel. After 24 years of faithful service, Pastor Smithson decided to retire. The members of the congregation knew that…
The Lord calls: Article 1
The Lord uses his church to place public ministers of the gospel where he wants them to serve. There is no use denying it. The language of the church is…