Connecting teens to Christ and one another
Just two months after WELS teens joined together for the biennial WELS International Youth Rally in Colorado, over one hundred WELS teens found a way to connect with one another…
My Christian life: A health crisis leads to new ministry opportunities
A health scare prompts a man to make changes in his life, resulting in new ministry opportunities to share Jesus’ love. Coach Lance Meyer is a walking billboard for the…
Focused on Christ
WELS youth rallies continue to focus attendees on God and what he has done. As I sat on the bus listening to my Discman in 1999, I wasn’t sure what…
Meet the editorial staff: Evan Chartrand
Ever ask yourself, “Who are these people who write for Forward in Christ?” Through this series, you can find out. For Evan Chartrand, recruitment director at Luther Preparatory School, Watertown,…
Resources to build up Christians of all ages
WELS Congregational Services created so many resources for churches in 2023 that it can be hard to keep track of them all. We’re highlighting four that can be a blessing…
A new Lighthouse in Appleton
Lighthouse Youth Center has served Milwaukee’s youth since opening its first location in 2006; two more locations opened in Milwaukee in 2012 and 2020. This April, Lighthouse held a grand…
WELS news briefs: February 2023
WELS Discipleship A new three-part video Bible study resource is now available for youth ministry leaders to use with their teen groups. Written by Dr. Phil Huebner, “Who Am I?”…
Teens gather at area WELS Youth Nights
This past fall, almost 30 congregations hosted WELS Youth Nights, offering area-congregation teens and youth leaders opportunities to grow in God’s Word and build relationships with one another. Introduced at…
Focused living in Christ
Joel Russow has written a new four-part Bible study for teens based on Colossians 3:12-15. Here he introduces the four parts, with several WELS teens sharing experiences that relate to…