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Read more about the article Reflecting diversity: One campus, three languages

Reflecting diversity: One campus, three languages

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/10/27
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

It’s not unusual in WELS today to see congregations that are bilingual. But to see a congregation that’s trilingual—with ministry in three languages—is more unique. This last August, King of…

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Read more about the article District news: August 2023

District news: August 2023

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/07/27
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News/District News/Minnesota/Northern Wisconsin/Arizona-California/Nebraska/Western Wisconsin/Southeastern Wisconsin/Michigan

SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN On April 28, Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., celebrated the 40th anniversary in the pastoral ministry of E. Allen Sorum. Kenosha Lutheran Academy, Kenosha, Wis., celebrated the 25th…

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Read more about the article A delightful trouble

A delightful trouble

  • Post author:Julie Wietzke
  • Post published:2023/07/21
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ

A man sharing online the peace he has in Jesus creates a problem—the need to coordinate multiple baptisms around the world. David didn’t mean to cause trouble. When he started…

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Read more about the article Confessions of faith: Erik Alair

Confessions of faith: Erik Alair

  • Post author:Stephanie Boeckman
  • Post published:2023/06/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

A seminary graduate recalls his path to ministry—one filled with questions, challenges, and God’s guidance. As a young adult studying aerospace engineering in California, Erik Alair never dreamed that he…

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Read more about the article 2023 Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduates

2023 Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary graduates

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/06/29
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

To see Martin Luther College's graduates, visit forwardinchrist.net/2023-mlc-grads. Volume 110, Number 7 Issue: July 2023  

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Read more about the article WELS news briefs: June 2023

WELS news briefs: June 2023

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/05/31
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

Ministerial Education In April, Grow in Grace, the institute for continuing education at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS), Mequon, Wis., hosted about 200 people in San Antonio, Texas, for a Celebration…

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Read more about the article Meet the editorial staff: Jeremiah Gumm

Meet the editorial staff: Jeremiah Gumm

  • Post author:FIC
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. This month, Jeremiah Gumm, pastor at King of Kings, Maitland,…

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Read more about the article My Christian life: Engaging the church’s youth

My Christian life: Engaging the church’s youth

  • Post author:Gabriella Blauert
  • Post published:2023/04/30
  • Post category:FIC Features/Forward in Christ/FIC Series

After struggling to feel connected in church during his youth, a pastor works to engage the church’s youth today. Kendall Cook, pastor at Trinity, Crete, Ill., has seen firsthand how…

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Read more about the article The heart of church planting

The heart of church planting

  • Post author:Cameron Schroeder
  • Post published:2023/03/28
  • Post category:Forward in Christ/FIC News

In January, WELS Home Missions teamed up with Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (WLS), Mequon, Wis., to organize a church planting course hosted at The Way, Fredericksburg, Va. The course was led…

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