Together Archive

Items about World Missions

  • Coordinating WELS humanitarian aid efforts

    For the first time, representatives from five WELS entities that deliver humanitarian aid in some fashion came together to discuss how they can work cooperatively to accomplish even more for God's kingdom. The meeting, held in Milwaukee Oct. 1, was funded by a Thrivent Financial grant and included representatives from WELS Board for Home Missions, Central Africa Medical Mission, Committee on Relief... read more

    Published on: October 5, 2009

  • Indonesian church expands

    In an example of how local mission efforts can continue or even expand with fewer budget dollars, Gereja Lutheran Indonesia (GLI), a group of congregations in Indonesia subsidized by WELS, opened three new mission outposts in August. The expansion comes after the church volunteered to give up 25 percent of the subsidy it receives from WELS... read more

    Published on: September 8, 2009

  • Budget tops convention agenda

    Delegates began discussion on two budget proposals brought forward by the Synodical Council in an open forum Monday evening... read more

    Published on: July 27, 2009

  • Mexican church in convention welcomes two new congregations

    The Confessional Evangelical Lutheran Church of Mexico, one of WELS' sister synods, welcomed two new congregations into membership at its 18th annual convention, held July 16-19 at Cristo Resucitado (Resurrected Christ), Mexico City... read more

    Published on: July 20, 2009

  • LWMS holds 46th annual convention

    More than 1,000 people attended the 46th annual convention of the Lutheran Women's Missionary Society in Denver, Colo., from June 25-28. Attendees heard missionaries describe the outreach that WELS is supporting both here in North America and around the world... read more

    Published on: July 6, 2009

  • Setting ministry direction in Russia

    In light of the synod's recent financial cutbacks, World Missions Administrator Rev. Dan Koelpin, together with world board member Mr. Keith Moore and Europe Administrative Committee member Rev. James Hoff, traveled to Russia April 18-28 to assess the future direction of this mission field. While there, they visited seven cities including Novosibirsk, the political and cultural center of Siberia where... read more

    Published on: May 4, 2009

  • Expanding outreach in Pakistan

    In an effort to reach more souls in Pakistan, WELS Multi-Language Publications has printed its first materials in Pashtu, a language spoken by an estimated 13 percent of the country's 160 million people. According to Rev. Harold Essmann, coordinator for literature programs in Pakistan, the new translation will be a good addition to the 50,000 pieces of Christian literature that have already been distributed... read more

    Published on: February 16, 2009

  • Operations of Home, World Missions combine

    In an effort to better serve WELS administrative committees, district mission boards, and home and world missionaries, the office operations of Home and World Missions have combined. According to Mr. Mel Schuler, director of missions operations, this will streamline the workflow and make the overall operation of both Home and World Missions more efficient... read more

    Published on: February 2, 2009

  • BWM responds to opportunities

    From the office of President Mark Schroeder... read more

    Published on: November 3, 2008

  • End of an era in Japan

    After 41 years of service in Japan—their entire ministry—Missionary Kermit Habben and his wife, Margie, returned to the United States Aug. 25. They plan to retire to Phoenix, Ariz... read more

    Published on: September 15, 2008

  • A week of meetings, a lifetime of impressions

    From the office of President Mark Schroeder... read more

    Published on: August 4, 2008

  • Another step forward for Mexican church

    The Evangelical Lutheran Confessional Church of Mexico, one of WELS' sister synods, held its 17th annual convention—an indicator the church body continues to grow and mature. From July 17-20 delegates discussed the future of the church and addressed business issues like pastor compensation and synod organization—they also celebrated a student's graduation from the seminary... read more

    Published on: August 4, 2008

  • LWMS: focused on our mission

    From the office of President Mark Schroeder... read more

    Published on: July 7, 2008

  • New position to support Home and World Missions

    In a move designed to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness, one administrator of operations is now serving both the offices of WELS Home and World Missions... read more

    Published on: July 7, 2008

  • Spotlight on Streams: WELS Connection

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    Published on: May 5, 2008

  • Ten graduate from seminary in Nigeria

    Ten students graduated from Christ the King Lutheran Seminary in the village of Uruk Uso, Nigeria, on April 5. Seven were ordained April 20 and will begin work in the parishes of All Saints Lutheran Church, a synod of about 5,000 souls that is in fellowship with Christ the King Lutheran Church and WELS. The other three will vicar until they are ordained in December... read more

    Published on: April 21, 2008

  • WELS reaches out in Bolivia

    Missionary Larry Retberg, part of WELS' five-man team of Latin American Traveling Theological Educators (LATTE), returned to the United States on Mar. 13 after teaching a series of doctrine courses in Bolivia. More than 60 students—many were pastors and leaders of Bolivia's Federation of Evangelical Lutheran Churches—registered for Retberg's 7- and 10-day course offerings on doctrine, evangelism... read more

    Published on: April 7, 2008

  • Mozambique mission team begins training

    WELS' first missionary team to the African nation of Mozambique has arrived in Portugal to begin language training and prepare for initial outreach efforts in Mozambique next year. Rev. Jeff Enderle, previously pastor at Gethsemane, Omaha, Neb., and his wife Angela arrived in Portugal on Mar. 7. Mr. Bill Meier, previously lay missionary to Malawi, Africa; his wife, Cathy; and three daughters arrived... read more

    Published on: March 17, 2008

  • Cameroon update

    In a breaking news edition of "Together" on Friday, prayers were requested for two WELS pastors and their families currently in Cameroon. Reports say as many as 20 people have been killed in rioting there as the African nation experiences the worst violence it has seen in 15 years... read more

    Published on: March 3, 2008

  • National church in Brazil making progress

    The Brazilian Lutheran Church took an important step as a national church body when it held its first biennial general assembly Feb. 3-5 in Dourados, Brazil. Attendees included members of the national church council, delegates from the church's two congregations in Dourados and Gravataí, and the three WELS missionaries serving in Brazil... read more

    Published on: March 3, 2008