Refined by fire
A teen shares her mental health struggles and how God gave her the strength to endure. Going into high school I knew to expect the unexpected, however, nothing could have…
The importance of followers
Strong leaders need strong followers, working together to advance God’s kingdom. What characteristics does an individual need in order to be a good leader? Many believe an above-average intelligence, visionary…
Our Lutheran moment
Recent news headlines highlight one challenge after another for our world—which makes it an ideal time to share what Lutherans believe. The last thousand days have been eventful. COVID-19 became…
Leadership conference equips members to serve
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…
Training the next generation of leaders
This year, for the first time, WELS high school students were specially invited to attend the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in Chicago. Sixty-one teenagers from ten area Lutheran…
Reflections on Lutheran leadership
These National Conference on Lutheran Leadership presenters offer a perspective of what Lutheran leadership means to them, helping each of us reflect on how we can carry out these principles…
Lutheran leadership: Not just authority
What comes to mind when you think of church leadership? Many of us think about our pastor or council member or school principal. Generally, when the Bible speaks of “leaders,”…
Confessions of faith: Teryl and Terry Bishop
One by one, new members are discovering God’s grace and sharing it with others. A little over a year ago, Teryl and Terry Bishop didn’t have a church home—or a…