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Read more about the article Free in Christ: Congregational staffing

Free in Christ: Congregational staffing

  • Post author:Troy Schreiner, Jeff Mahnke, Kristen Koepsell
  • Post published:2024/06/28
  • Post category:FIC Series/Forward in Christ/FIC Features

“Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers” (Ephesians 4:11). Read how congregations today utilize different forms of ministry. It was a good problem to…

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Free in Christ: Youth confirmation practices

  • Post author:Stephen Geiger, Brian Pechman, Jason and Kristen Jafferis
  • Post published:2024/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Series/Forward in Christ/FIC Features

“We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD” (Psalm 78:4). Read how congregations are helping equip young adults for lives of faith and love. Family-centered catechism…

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WELS podcasts: Small Talk

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/05/31
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Podcast: Small Talk Host: Rachel Kamin Description: “Small Talk is kids sharing the good news about Jesus. Host Rachel Kamin talks with young children from St. Andrew. She asks questions about…

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District news: March 2023

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  • Post published:2023/02/28
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SOUTH CENTRAL MINNESOTA ARIZONA-CALIFORNIA WESTERN WISCONSIN SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN The district reporters for this month are: AZ-CA—Michael Schroeder; MN—James Panning; SC—Caleb Schoeneck; SEW—Matthew Schaewe; WW—Brett Brauer. Volume 110, Number 03 Issue:…

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