Communicating clearly, concisely, consistently, accurately
From the office of President Mark Schroeder
One of the messages clearly sent by our recent convention was that we need to improve the communication between the synod and its people. WELS President Rev. Mark Schroeder If we, as a synod, are to work together effectively in our common mission, it seems obvious 
that information needs to flow dependably in two directions.
Two things can hinder effective communication. One is the lack of timely and usable information. The other is an excess of communication, when important messages can be lost in the clutter.
What you are seeing in this first issue of "Together" is an attempt to solve both problems. "Together" will be sent to you twice each month.
The content will include important, timely information from your synod. The various areas of ministry will be invited to include brief items about what they have been doing and what they are planning.
You may be thinking, "Please, not another piece of informational clutter!" Our intent is that this newsletter will replace many of the other electronic and printed communication you may now be receiving. It is our goal, through this vehicle, to condense and consolidate much of the information now coming from the synod to the most essential elements and put them into one easy-to-use resource.
Top Stories
Compiled by WELS Communication Services
President's News Bytes
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Latest financial report shows increase
Overall receipts for WELS operating budget in July 2007 showed a marked increase over the previous July, but the synod's chief financial officer is urging caution in projecting the increase beyond the...
Martin Luther College enrollment figures
Martin Luther College (MLC) in New Ulm, Minn., has released its official enrollment figures for the 2007-08 school year. A total of 720 on-campus students are enrolled--531 are studying for the educational...
WELS military personnel serving in the Middle East
Pastor Paul Ziemer, national civilian chaplain to the military and Armed Forces liaison, is preparing for another trip to the Middle East. Congregations and families are encouraged to submit names of WELS...
New mission counselor accepts interim call
On Aug. 18, Pastor Mark Birkholz accepted a call as interim mission counselor for the Board for Home Missions. Birkholz will serve in this position for one year as the Board for Home Missions reviews how...
Communicating the convention
Delegates to our recent synod convention have been visiting congregations in their district to share the bold challenge WELS faces as a result of the resolutions passed...
Spotlight on Streams: Flooding update
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