Resources to build up Christians of all ages
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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?”…
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…
“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…