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Read more about the article Resources to build up Christians of all ages

Resources to build up Christians of all ages

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/11/29
  • Post category:00spotlight-hpnews/Forward in Christ/FIC News

WELS Congregational Services created so many resources for churches in 2023 that it can be hard to keep track of them all. We’re highlighting four that can be a blessing…

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Read more about the article Shifting congregational culture

Shifting congregational culture

  • Post author:Kurt Nitz
  • Post published:2023/11/26
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

Congregational culture change isn’t easy, but if successful, it opens up new ways of using the gifts God has given us to further his kingdom. Story at a glance An…

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Read more about the article Delegates play an important role in synod’s ministry

Delegates play an important role in synod’s ministry

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/08/10
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

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…

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Read more about the article Challenged churches

Challenged churches

  • Post author:Jonathan R. Hein
  • Post published:2023/07/28
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

All churches face challenges. Defining the biggest challenge can help congregations determine what can be done to meet it. “Are we a challenged church?” One congregation closes every 90 minutes,…

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Read more about the article New director for WELS Special Ministries

New director for WELS Special Ministries

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/07/27
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

Joel Gaertner has started his work as director of the Commission on Special Ministries, taking over for James Behringer who retired in June. “I want to give thanks to Jim…

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Read more about the article Leadership conference equips members to serve

Leadership conference equips members to serve

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/02/28
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

More than 1,300 WELS members gathered in Chicago in January for the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership. For three days they dedicated themselves to learning about leading in the…

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Read more about the article WELS news briefs: February 2023

WELS news briefs: February 2023

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/01/30
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

WELS Discipleship A new three-part video Bible study resource is now available for youth ministry leaders to use with their teen groups. Written by Dr. Phil Huebner, “Who Am I?”…

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Read more about the article WELS statistical report: Part of wise stewardship

WELS statistical report: Part of wise stewardship

  • Post author:Jonathan R. Hein
  • Post published:2022/07/28
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

Perhaps you have someone who manages your life savings—a financial planner or retirement consultant. You have given the manager authority to decide how your money is invested with the hope…

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Read more about the article Laying a foundation for the week

Laying a foundation for the week

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2022/01/25
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

“The one time each week that we are all together as a congregation is on Sunday,” says Nathanael Brenner, pastor at Holy Scripture, Fort Wayne, Ind. “So, I really like…

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