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Read more about the article Training future church planters

Training future church planters

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2025/02/28
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In January 2025, three different groups of students from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS) went on Winterim trips as part of a special partnership with WELS Home Missions. These trips were…

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Read more about the article Community news: February 2025

Community news: February 2025

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  • Post published:2025/01/31
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Every year at the last chapel service before Christmas, Luther Preparatory School, Watertown, Wis., recognizes those who have anniversaries for service at the school. In December 2024, these faculty and…

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Read more about the article Fostering a love of music

Fostering a love of music

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  • Post published:2024/10/31
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Music has always been an important aspect of the ministerial education system at all levels for WELS called workers. Luther Preparatory School (LPS), Watertown, Wis., one of the synod’s two…

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Read more about the article District convention news 2024

District convention news 2024

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2024/07/08
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Each of WELS’ 12 districts met in convention this June, discussing local ministry topics and weighing in on synodical matters as well. “District conventions are a good opportunity for grassroots…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: A journey from Ukraine to the United States

My Christian life: A journey from Ukraine to the United States

  • Post author:Cameron Schroeder
  • Post published:2024/06/29
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

From Ukraine to the United States, God watches over his children through good and bad times. Fifteen-odd years ago, a little boy in Ukraine stood confidently in front of a…

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Read more about the article Meet the editorial staff: Evan Chartrand

Meet the editorial staff: Evan Chartrand

  • Post author:Nicole Davis
  • Post published:2024/04/30
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. For Evan Chartrand, recruitment director at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown,…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: An unexpected call to ministry later in life

My Christian life: An unexpected call to ministry later in life

  • Post author:Alicia A. Neumann
  • Post published:2024/01/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A man discovers an opportunity later in life to serve God and his community in the full-time public ministry. “Sometimes God just says no—this is where I want you to…

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Read more about the article District news: May 2023

District news: May 2023

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  • Post published:2023/04/30
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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,…

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Read more about the article Meet the editorial staff: Jeremiah Gumm

Meet the editorial staff: Jeremiah Gumm

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

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,…

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