The quiet exodus of women
Why women are leaving the church and how we invite them to stay. A discussion about women and the church can feel scary. It can be challenging and time-consuming to…
My Christian life: Boldly sharing God’s love
A young woman boldly shares God’s love with her peers and works to connect them with a caring Christian community. During this year’s WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership, a…
The next generation
The next generation of WELS leadership is already here, as evidenced by the largest teen attendance at the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership since the conference’s inception in 2020.…
Conference addresses challenges with hope
“The WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership was designed with these two thoughts in mind. One, the Lutheran leader trusts firmly in the efficacy and sufficiency of God’s Word,” says…
Equipping leaders
“The WELS leadership conference offered a fantastic opportunity for our members to learn from experts across the synod and encourage them as leaders at our church,” says Kurtis Wetzel, pastor…
Shifting congregational culture
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…
Partners in ministry
How called workers and lay leaders can work better together in God’s kingdom. Are you kidding me? Absolutely not. No way. I am too busy and have no time. I…
The love of Christ compels us
According to a 2021 survey of US adults, 86 percent are somewhat or completely certain that Jesus existed two thousand years ago and have a favorable view of him. That’s…
The Lord’s triple gift
Isaiah’s vision reminds us of God’s triple gift to us—gifts that motivate us to serve even when the world makes us tired. I’m tired. The tsunami from every media platform…