outreach

Share the gospel

Post author:Collin Vanderhoof
Post published:2021/04/28
Post category:00spotlight-topslider FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

Andrew invited his brother to hear Jesus for himself. Inviting others to come and see still works. My congregation was hosting a Friendship Sunday for the first time in years.…

My Christian life: Once a detective, now a pastor

Post author:David Rosenau
Post published:2021/01/30
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

A former detective-turned-pastor shows the importance of reaching individuals with the gospel—one by one. In my former life, there were times if someone did not step up to lead, people…

Being Christ’s witnesses

Post author:Jonathan R. Hein
Post published:2021/01/10
Post category:FIC Features Forward in Christ

As Americans become less interested in church, showing our neighbors sincere love and genuine friendship can offer opportunities to share the gospel. The American Christian church seems to be unraveling.…

Confessions of faith: Brad Harris

Post author:Rachel Hartman
Post published:2020/10/28
Post category:FIC Features FIC Series Forward in Christ

While weighing the responsibilities that children bring, a father looks to the church for direction. During his growing years, Brad Harris had some ties to different religions but never attended…

“God sometimes changes our plans”

Post author:FIC
Post published:2020/08/27
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

“It just wasn’t going to work to host an in-person soccer camp this year because of health concerns with the coronavirus,” explains Kurt Wetzel, pastor at Cross of Christ, Boise/…

Go and TELL

Post author:FIC
Post published:2020/04/28
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

WELS Multi-Language Publications has officially changed its name to WELS Multi-Language Productions (MLP). This change reflects how the work of MLP has evolved with technology and has expanded beyond printed…

Love in action during COVID-19

Post author:FIC
Post published:2020/04/15
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

GEORGIA | NEW YORK Four congregations in Georgia—Abiding Grace, Covington; Faith, Sharpsburg; Beautiful Savior, Marietta; and Sola Fide, Lawrenceville—sent a 16-foot truck to Sure Foundation, Queens, N.Y., filled with supplies…

Meeting the needs of others

Post author:Jonathan R. Hein
Post published:2020/04/14
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

How have you or your congregation been letting your light shine during the pandemic? Let us know. Send it to ficsubmissions@wels.net or upload it to forwardinchrist.net/submit. We’ll feature more stories…

Easter outreach program available

Post author:FIC
Post published:2020/02/25
Post category:FIC News Forward in Christ

Victorious! It’s a message that the world needs to hear today. “Many people in our country feel defeated by life. Many are being defeated by disease. All will eventually be…

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