By faith
Imagine seeing a wooden ship 510 feet long, 85 feet wide, and 51 feet tall. And in a field in Kentucky. Yes, it’s the Ark Encounter. Perhaps you have seen…
Labor in the Lord
The work we do as Christians in this world is never in vain. For many people in our nation, Labor Day signals the start of school and an end to…
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…
Continued conversations
Leaders from the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod, WELS, and the Evangelical Lutheran Synod regularly meet informally to discuss church life and doctrine. Once a year since 2012, leaders from the Lutheran…
Forgiving is healthy
A growing body of research reveals that forgiving is healthy. Researchers have discovered that people who forgive others tend to enjoy more health benefits, such as lower blood pressure and…
Looking back to live forward
By looking back to the cross of Jesus, we find strength to face the challenges of each new day. “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived…
Water and the Word of God
News outlets called it the largest gathering of humanity in the history of the world. No, it was not the 600,000 people who attended the NFL draft in Green Bay,…
A reminder of God’s grace
Eighteen years ago, a little boy received a new heart. Now see how a pillbox reminds this new pastor of God's grace. It's there on my kitchen table. My pillbox.…