Two new directors start at the WELS Center for Mission and Ministry
Two new directors are starting in positions based out of the WELS Center for Mission and Ministry in Waukesha, Wis.: Brian Roser as executive director of WELS Church Extension Fund…
Community news: May 2024
On April 28, Michigan Lutheran Seminary, Saginaw, Mich., celebrated the 50th anniversary in the teaching ministry of Steven Thiesfeldt. On April 14, Divine Grace, Lake Orion, Mich., celebrated its 50th…
Where are they now? Grace, Tucson, Ariz.
In January 2019, Forward in Christ featured Grace, Tucson, Ariz., in an article discussing the blessings and challenges of mergers and multi-site ministries. Two small struggling congregations, Peace, Sahuarita, and…
Where are they now? Living Promise, Morristown, Tenn.
In March 2012, Forward in Christ introduced its readers to Living Promise, Morristown, Tenn., a home mission approved for support from WELS Home Missions in 2011. The same year, Matthew…
District news: April 2023
WESTERN WISCONSIN On Feb. 25, more than 100 women gathered at St. Matthew’s, Oconomowoc, Wis., for the congregation’s third annual women’s retreat. The retreat theme was “Chosen.” HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! NORTHERN…
An end and a beginning for these home missions
Several home mission congregations are enjoying new or renovated worship spaces. “For those involved in building a church, a church dedication marks the end of a long process,” says Keith…
Moments with missionaries: Timothy Spiegelberg
I don’t know about you, but one of the most dangerous things I did during this pandemic was to turn on Home and Garden Television (HGTV). I know, I live…