2025 stats: Good news, hard news, and useful surprises
The 2025 Statistical Summary & Analysis does not tell a simple story. There is good news. There is hard news. And there are several findings that may surprise you because…
Statistical analysis digs into current called worker shortage
Each year, WELS collects data from all congregations and schools. WELS Congregational Services compiles this data into a comprehensive statistical report and publishes a statistical summary and analysis. The 2023…
Statistical report shows “post-COVID sorting” in WELS
Each year, WELS collects data from all congregations and schools. That data is compiled in a statistical report—hundreds of pages containing information for every church, circuit, conference, and district. WELS…