Sharing God’s love across cultures
“We can love all of them, and we can make sure they know we believe God loves them and Jesus loves them. And for some, we’re going to rejoice when…
Moments with missionaries: Dan Lindner
At some point, every pastor internalizes Acts 17:16-34, and I’m no different. Whether serving as a vicar in a foreign land, a parish pastor, or now as the WELS Campus…
Unifying for ministry
Located ten minutes apart, Morrison Zion, Greenleaf, Wis., and Immanuel, Shirley, Wis., both want to reach out with the gospel in the rural area 15 miles outside of the De…
God’s plan flourishes in Vietnam
Larry Schlomer, administrator for WELS World Missions, shares an update on the mission work in Vietnam It has been 14 years since Hmong church leaders in Vietnam invited WELS to…
Serving seniors with the gospel
Julian was a soldier in Hitler’s army. Drafted in his early teens, he now stood in an open field with another teen. The two boys had been told to wait…
Equipping leaders
“The WELS leadership conference offered a fantastic opportunity for our members to learn from experts across the synod and encourage them as leaders at our church,” says Kurtis Wetzel, pastor…
An online partnership in ministry
Eve Schultz will be graduating high school this May. However, Schultz’s road to graduation looks a bit different than the average senior. Schultz is part of the first graduating class…
Moments with missionaries: Ben Bitter
Do you remember your first Bible? Mine is an old study Bible that some relatives gave me at my confirmation. The margins have accumulated helpful notes and comments, different dates…
Connecting women to Jesus and each other
Christine Painter's dedication to women's ministry has cultivated a thriving sisterhood at Living Hope, Commerce City, Colo. “I have always felt God tugging me towards supporting women,” says Painter. Driven…