News
- Another convention filled with blessings
The synod convention, held in July at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., made some important decisions. It adopted a new long-range strategic […]
- Closing service sends delegates home with encouragement from God’s Word
“Look back at all the memorial stones. Look back at that really cool memorial stone [the one that temporarily sealed Jesus’ tomb], and thank God […]
- “Christ through us” long-range strategic plan adopted
On the final day of the 68th biennial convention, delegates were first reminded by Rev. Jesse Stern, pastor at Bay Pines, Seminole, Fla., in the […]
- Our work together in Home Missions
“The synod is not an abstract entity—it’s us.” Rev. Jonathan Bourman began his presentation on his ministry at Saint Mark Mankato, Mankato, […]
- WELS World Missions: “My name will be great among the nations”
Wednesday morning’s presentations from the Commission on Inter-Church Relations (CICR) and the Board for World Missions echoed the sentiments […]
- Delegates hear updates, resolutions, and news
On Wednesday, delegates continued to hear updates from WELS areas of ministry as well as began considering resolutions brought to the floor from […]
- Recruitment remains a top priority
Rev. Duane Rodewald, pastor at Abiding Peace in Simpsonville, S.C., and the chairman and acting administrator of the Board for Ministerial Education […]
- Doing ministry with you
Congregational Services is “the ministry group that does ministry with you,” explained Rev. Jonathan Hein, director of the Commission on […]
- Rev. Tyler Peil elected to serve as synod recording secretary
Synod convention delegates elected Rev. Tyler Peil to be the synod’s new recording secretary. Peil, a pastor at Prince of Peace, Taylorsville, […]
- Plan proposes synodical priorities for all WELS members to internalize
On Tuesday afternoon, Rev. Jonathan Hein, a member of the synod’s Long-Range Planning Task Force, presented a proposed ten-year long-range […]
- Celebrating the past
Rev. Joel Otto, professor at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, Wis., recapped 175 years of WELS history in his presentation to delegates Tuesday […]
- Special guests welcomed at the 2025 synod convention
Several special guests and observers were present for the 2025 synod convention. Rev. Makisimu Musa, president of the Obadiah Lutheran Synod (OLS) of […]
- WELS enters new biennium financially strong
“WELS is blessed to enter the new biennium with strong financial footing,” said Mr. Kyle Egan, WELS’ chief financial officer and treasurer. […]
- Rev. John Bortulin elected as WELS’ new second vice president
On Tuesday afternoon synod convention delegates elected Rev. John Bortulin to be WELS’ new second vice president. Bortulin, a pastor at St. John, […]
- Rev. Joel Voss elected as new synod first vice president
On Tuesday morning synod convention delegates elected Rev. Joel Voss to be the synod’s new first vice president, and he has accepted the call. […]
- President’s report looks back and sets tone for the future
WELS President Mark Schroeder presented his report to synod convention delegates on Tuesday morning. He began by noting that this year marks 175 […]
- Opening worship examines what Christ did for us
The opening worship service of the 68th Biennial Convention of WELS took place July 21, 2025, in the Chapel of the Christ on the campus of Martin […]
- Together Video – July 21, 2025
WELS President Rev. Mark Schroeder previews the work of the synod convention and shares the importance of this biennial event.
- A look ahead to this week’s synod convention
The theme of the 68th Biennial Convention of WELS taking place July 21-24, 2025, at Martin Luther College (MLC) in New Ulm, Minn., is “Christ […]
- MLC hosts WELS convention
The 68th Biennial Convention of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) is being held July 21-24 at Martin Luther College (MLC), New Ulm, […]
