Human evangelism
Evangelism can start with a simple, human question that leads to opportunities to share the hope you have in Jesus. Human evangelism. The point is not evangelizing humans but how…
Please explain: What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”?
What does it mean that “many are invited, but few are chosen”? About two-thirds. That is what I tell a couple as they are planning their wedding. About two-thirds of…
Pastor and wife appreciation month
Praise Martin Luther? No, praise the Lord! Praise the Lord for what he accomplished through reformers like Martin Luther. In our praise to the Lord, it is common and appropriate…
Catechism truths from Matthew: The keys and confession
If the hymn “Amazing Grace” were written about Matthew, it would end, “I once was lost, but now I’m found. Was out but now I’m in.” Matthew's experience The Jewish…
Let them be little
A country song reminds us about the active, strong faith of children. Years ago, there was a country song called “Let Them Be Little” by Billy Dean and Richie McDonald.…
Where are they now? Living Promise, Morristown, Tenn.
In March 2012, Forward in Christ introduced its readers to Living Promise, Morristown, Tenn., a home mission approved for support from WELS Home Missions in 2011. The same year, Matthew…
WELS news briefs: October 2023
World missions | wels.net/missions Women's ministry | wels.net/women A new Advent by candlelight program and resources are now available at wels.net/new-2023-advent-by-candlelight-resources. Following the theme “The King Shall Come,” the materials…
District news: October 2023
ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA Grace, Glendale, Ariz., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of David Clark on Aug. 27. Mount Calvary, Redding Calif., held its second annual Art in the Park…
God’s grace in Vietnam
This July, God’s grace could again be seen on WELS’ work in Vietnam with the formal building dedication of the new Theological Education Center in Hanoi and the graduation ceremony…