What does this mean for me? Article 3
How do you measure your value? How do you measure your value? Do you play the comparison game? A student is convinced that worth is measured in GPAs. A mom…
On mission statements and missions
Corporations grabbed the idea of mission statements from the church. At its best, a mission statement captures the drive, the focus, and the purpose of an entire organization. But most…
Set free
Our life is worth living, not because we were born free but because God made us free through faith in Jesus. Do you remember the movie Born Free? It is…
Behind the scenes: How graduates are assigned to ministry
A retired district president shares his insights into the joys and challenges that are a part of each Assignment Day. Anticipation. Excitement. Joy. That’s what Assignment Day is for so…
Addressing WELS’ teacher shortage
The Conference of Presidents has created a task force to examine the current and potential future teacher shortage. The task force consists of leaders from WELS schools, Martin Luther College,…
Blessed to be a blessing
School mission offerings are an incredible tool to teach children about sharing the blessings received from God and supporting neighbors. Justin Vilski, principal at Crown of Life Lutheran School, West…
WELS podcasts: Christ for Disciplers
Podcast: Christ for Disciplers Hosts: Hosted by the chaplains and leadership team of A City for God. Episode hosts include Pastor Paul Steinberg, Chaplain Mike Tracy, Chaplain Rob Collier, Coach…
District news: September 2022
SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN More than 300 people attended the first church picnic of Living Hope, West Allis, Wis., on July 24. Living Hope is the merger of three West Allis churches—Jordan,…
Children in need of teachers
Many congregations have been busy finding workers to teach the Savior’s lambs. “We have 45 children who need teachers when school starts.” St. John Lutheran Church and School, Watertown, Wis.,…