2023 synod convention photos
Learn more about WELS' 67th biennial convention held July 31-Aug. 3 at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., under the theme "Embrace the Cross—Anticipate the Crown." For full convention coverage, visit…
Delegates play an important role in synod’s ministry
WELS’ 67th Biennial Synod Convention was held July 31–Aug. 3, at Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., under the theme “Embrace the Cross—Anticipate the Crown.” Three hundred forty-eight convention delegates met…
My Christian life: Engaging the church’s youth
After struggling to feel connected in church during his youth, a pastor works to engage the church’s youth today. Kendall Cook, pastor at Trinity, Crete, Ill., has seen firsthand how…
Confessions of faith: Boggs family
A WELS family with Catholic roots stands in amazement of God’s enduring grace and faithfulness. Why are you WELS? For John Boggs, a first-generation Lutheran with Catholic roots, the answer…
Students gain hands-on experiences in home missions—and more
“When the Board for Home Missions announced the initiative to open 100 new missions in 10 years, at Michigan Lutheran Seminary (MLS) we contemplated how we could play an even…
Pray and encourage
Jesus directs us to pray for workers. Here are some answers to our prayers. Their stories suggest how we will find the next generation of pastors. In April 2022, 230…
On mission statements and missions
Corporations grabbed the idea of mission statements from the church. At its best, a mission statement captures the drive, the focus, and the purpose of an entire organization. But most…
Supporting future called workers
“There always seems to be enough,” says John Eich, pastor at Good Shepherd, Alma, Mich. “And that’s just the wonderful encouragement our Lord gives us.” Eich and the congregation of…
District news: August 2022
ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA Mount Calvary, Redding, Calif., held a campout on the church grounds on May 20. This was a fellowship event with everyone encouraged to invite friends. MICHIGAN On May 28, Michigan…