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Read more about the article Pray and encourage

Pray and encourage

  • Post author:Bradley Wordell
  • Post published:2022/09/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

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…

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Read more about the article Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?

Parent conversations: How can we help today’s overwhelmed teens?

  • Post author:Dan Nommensen, Nicole Balza
  • Post published:2021/11/30
  • Post category:Parent Conversations/FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Being a teen has always involved struggle and angst. The difference today is that a teen’s struggles can be broadcast immediately to an entire world of virtual “friends.” Plus, social…

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Read more about the article Digital resources: Hymnal tools for the modern world

Digital resources: Hymnal tools for the modern world

  • Post author:Caleb Bassett
  • Post published:2021/10/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

In a digital age, Lutherans can embrace new tools for worship. Much of the work of making a hymnal has remained the same over the years. You need a team…

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Read more about the article Brothers in ministry

Brothers in ministry

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/07/13
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

It was an exciting day for Joel and Karen Thomford. Not one, not two, but all three of their sons received assignments at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary’s call day on May…

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Read more about the article 2021 Martin Luther College grads

2021 Martin Luther College grads

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2021/06/22
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

One hundred fifty-eight people graduated from Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., on May 15. Assignments Teachers Aguilar, Kati R., to Growing in Grace Preschool and Daycare, Spring Hill, Fla.…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Once a detective, now a pastor

My Christian life: Once a detective, now a pastor

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

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…

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Read more about the article A day in the life of a future pastor

A day in the life of a future pastor

  • Post author:Micah Koelpin
  • Post published:2020/03/31
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Life is busy for your future pastors as they study for the ministry at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary. Micah Koelpin 5:30 A.M.—I reach over to turn off the alarm on my…

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