“My name will be great among the nations”
In keeping with this year’s theme of “Christ through us,” Steven Prahl, a home missionary at Foundation, Peyton, Colo., encouraged the assembly during his Wednesday morning devotion “to look upon…
Elections usher in change
Election news was a highlight of the 2025 synod convention. New voting devices During the convention orientation on Monday afternoon, delegates received training on the new electronic voting devices from…
Delegates consider Christ’s work through us
Delegates at this year’s synod convention, held July 21–24 at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., gave a nod to the past while making a stride into the future. The…
Meet a delegate: John Chung
Meet a delegate: John Chung At age 24, John Chung was likely the youngest delegate at the synod convention. How he came to be a delegate and what he experienced…
Christ through us: Culture
Our focus for 2025–2035 The new long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to focus on for the next ten years. These sweeping areas tackle the challenges the church—and…
Working together for God’s kingdom
Understanding the roles of the Conference of Presidents and the Synodical Council. The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) is currently made up of more than 1,200 churches—divided into 12 districts…
Distorted Bible passages: Psalm 46:10
Examining misquoted, misused, and misapplied Bible verses. "Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10). Sometimes when I watch the news, it makes my stomach turn. All the…