A family affair in Peru
We knew the question would come up sooner or later. “Can you share why Academia Cristo is LWMS’ 2025–26 kids c.a.r.e. project?” inquired our mission supporters. It is a fair…
Missionaries on the move
Several world missionary families are transitioning to new locations to further the ministry of the gospel. In Latin America, Missionary Matthew Behmer and his family recently relocated from Quito, Ecuador,…
Reaching out to new people groups with the gospel
For Christians in the developed world, it’s hard to imagine places where the gospel cannot be easily shared. In fact, of the more than 8 billion people alive today, as…
Christ through us: Commission
Our focus for 2025–2035 The new long-range strategic plan names four priorities for WELS to focus on for the next ten years. These sweeping areas tackle the challenges the church—and…
Confessions of faith: Juan Reyes
Meet Juan Reyes, a new church planter in Tenancingo, Mexico, and a man who is always learning. Juan Reyes has spent his life learning. He learned how to be a…
Where are they now? Lawrence McCatty
In March 2022, Forward in Christ introduced readers to Lawrence and Caroline McCatty, a couple from Gloucester, England. While in the United States for Lawrence’s job, they discovered the truth…
“My name will be great among the nations”
In keeping with this year’s theme of “Christ through us,” Steven Prahl, a home missionary at Foundation, Peyton, Colo., encouraged the assembly during his Wednesday morning devotion “to look upon…
Delegates consider Christ’s work through us
Delegates at this year’s synod convention, held July 21–24 at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., gave a nod to the past while making a stride into the future. The…
God’s plan flourishes in Vietnam
Larry Schlomer, administrator for WELS World Missions, shares an update on the mission work in Vietnam It has been 14 years since Hmong church leaders in Vietnam invited WELS to…