Ministry Resources
Hymnal Introduction Resources
Several resources are available to help introduce the new hymnal.
Prison Ministry Awareness
This module provides promotional resources to help congregations be aware of the mission potential of WELS Prison Ministry and to cultivate concern for the lost.
A God-Lived Life
A God Lived Life is about more than stewardship. It's a whole-life challenge to God’s people to live the life to which he has called them.
God’s People Gather
How can we encourage our members to return to in-person worship? How should we think about virtual worship post-pandemic? The God’s People Gather program attempts to help congregations answer those questions.
National Hymnal Week
Many WELS congregations celebrated National Hymnal Week on September 19-26.
One by One
One by One is a Bible study based on Pastor David Rosenau’s keynote presentation at the WELS National Conference on Lutheran Leadership in January of 2020.
Marriage Maintenance
“Marriage Maintenance” are online Bible studies to help couples as they deal with common issues that cause marital wear and tear.
Marriage Maintenance – Lesson 1
1. Love Never Fails
Marriage Maintenance – Lesson 2
2. See and Be Seen
Marriage Maintenance – Lesson 3
3. Marriage as a Priority
E21 – Certain Hope for Uncertain Times
E21 is a synod-wide effort to reach more than a million souls with the gospel prior to and on Easter.
C20 – The Greatest Gift
C20 is a synod-wide initiative to encourage and equip WELS congregations to invite the unchurched to worship this Christmas.
COVID-19 – For Such a Time as This
See the new update regarding returning to worship during the pandemic.
Welcome Home
The Welcome Home initiative is an attempt to address the challenge of members drifting away from church.
10 for 10 Stewardship Program
10 for 10 is a comprehensive stewardship program including a three-Sunday emphasis that teaches and preaches Biblical principles followed by a ten-week commitment that puts giving into action.
Evangelism – Outreach Newsletters
This product is designed to help your congregation reach out to people with God's Word...
Devoted – Bible Study on Scouting and Fellowship
Our synod has consistently voiced its objections to Scouting for several reasons...
Bible Studies to Encourage Caring Congregations
This module lays the foundation of Christian love in congregational ministry: both compassion for the burdens of members and caring for those in the community whose needs can be a bridge for love and the gospel.
To the Ends of the Earth
This module explains the importance of regularly offering instruction about evangelism. It suggests rotating classes: the examples of outreach in Acts, the way to approach friendship witnessing, lifestyle witnesses, evangelism in the workplace, etc.