Moments with missionaries: Abe Degner
A celebration in Cochabamba The streets were packed with tourists, vendors, and colorfully dressed dancers. It was carnival weekend in Cochabamba, Bolivia, and thousands had flocked to the city to…
“God can do immeasurably more”
On March 24, WELS Board for Home Missions approved the first new missions and enhancements for the synodwide “100 missions in 10 years” initiative. “Our God is able to do…
WELS high schools experiencing record enrollment
This year, enrollment in WELS’ high schools reached more than 7,000 students, a first in WELS history. That is 10.9 percent growth across-the-board since 2020. WELS’ 27 area Lutheran high…
Where are they now? Luke and Jennifer Wolfgramm
In Forward in Christ, we report the news but aren’t always able to follow up. “Where are they now?” is our way of giving you the rest of the story.…
District news: May 2023
WESTERN WISCONSIN Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., hosted 236 handbell ringers for the 2023 National WELS Handbell Festival on March 11 and 12. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! NORTH ATLANTIC Tree of Life,…
Meet the editorial staff: Jeremiah Gumm
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. This month, Jeremiah Gumm, pastor at King of Kings, Maitland,…
The view from above
The ascensions of both Elijah and Jesus offer encouragement to us who remain below. Do you prefer an aisle seat or a window seat on the airplane? I usually choose…
Confessions of faith: Nick and Lacey Wagner
A couple discovers a new church home after sending their children to its school. Nick and Lacey Wagner’s journey to becoming members at Trinity, Kiel, Wis., was completely unexpected. The…
Q&A: How can parents encourage adult children who wander from the faith?
Some of my adult children have wandered from God’s path. Society has convinced them that everything they learned is false. What advice can you give to us grieving parents? Growing…