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  • National conference on special ministries

    For the first time in eight years, the Commission on Special Ministries is hosting a national conference on special ministries, which will be held in Milwaukee, Wis., Oct. 3-5. WELS members from across the United States can attend presentations, ministry huddles, and panel discussions to learn practical and effective ways to serve people with special needs... read more

    Published on: September 2, 2008

  • Civilian chaplain returns from Middle East

    Rev. Paul Ziemer, WELS national civilian chaplain to the military and Armed Forces liaison, recently returned from the Middle East. While there, Ziemer was able to minister to many people but because of security measures he cannot disclose the exact number of troops he served, details of his visit, or even the exact date he returned to the United States... read more

    Published on: January 7, 2008

  • WELS jail ministry expands; new volunteers begin training

    Forty new volunteers are working to become certified for face-to-face ministry in local jails with the help of WELS Jail Ministry Training Team. When training is complete, the new volunteers—located in California, Texas, and Georgia—will visit detention facilities in their area to conduct Bible studies... read more

    Published on: November 19, 2007