Commission on Discipleship
The Commission on Discipleship assists congregations and called workers in helping individuals grow in their relationship with Jesus and become better equipped to use their unique gifts to bring Christ’s love and the gospel message into all their daily relationships and activities.
My Family Table (myfamilytable.org) |
My Family Table is a website developed by the District Commission on Discipleship that offers resources to encourage and equip families to gather around God's Word. |
Discipleship Modules (welscongregationalservices.net/modules/discipleship-modules/) |
Discipleship Modules produced by Congregational Services. |
Commission on Evangelism
The Commission on Evangelism assists congregations and members to seize opportunities the Lord provides to reach people with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Commission on Evangelism (wels.net/serving-you/christian-life/evangelism/) |
The synod's Commission on Evangelism page |
Evangelism Modules (welscongregationalservices.net/modules/evangelism-modules/) |
Evangelism resources produced by Congregational Services |
Commission on Lutheran Schools
The Commission on Lutheran Schools guides and assists congregations in advancing the gospel of Jesus by providing resources, training, and personal assistance for starting and strengthening district schools.
Commission on Education (wels.net/serving-you/christian-life/education/) |
The synod's Commission on Education page |
Schools Modules (welscongregationalservices.net/modules/schools-modules/) |
Schools Modules produced by Congregational Services |
Commission on Special Ministries
The Commission on Special Ministries offers spiritual and practical guidance and training to congregations and individuals as they share God’s love to those with special needs or in special circumstances.
Special Ministries (wels.net/serving-you/christian-life/special-ministries) |
The synod's Special Ministries page |
Special Ministries Resources (csm.welsrc.net) |
Special Ministries resources |
Special Ministries Referral (wels.net/serving-you/christian-life/special-ministries/online-referral) |
Make a Special Ministries referral to supply devotions and other spiritual help and teaching tools to military members, inmates, or special needs individuals |
Compassion Ministry Modules (welscongregationalservices.net/modules/compassion-ministry-modules/) |
Compassion Ministry Modules produced by Congregational Services |
Freedom for the Captives (freedomforthecaptives.com) |
Freedom for the Captives is a para-synodical ministry that provides resources for ministering to victims and perpetrators of child abuse and for congregations to develop Child Protection Policies and Procedures. |
Commission on Worship
The Commission on Worship assists congregations by encouraging worship that glorifies God and proclaims Christ’s love. It provides worship and preaching resources.
Commission on Worship (wels.net/serving-you/christian-life/worship/) |
The synod's Commission on Worship page. |
Worship Modules (welscongregationalservices.net/modules/worship-modules/) |
Worship Modules produced by Congregational Services |
Ministry of Christian Giving
The Ministry of Christian Giving encourages members to excel in the grace of giving and assists them in making planned gifts to support the gospel ministry of their congregations, synod, and WELS agencies.
Christian Giving Resource Center (mcg.welsrc.net/) |
Resources on Christian Giving. |
Congregational Mission Offering Resources (mcg.welsrc.net/download-mcg/cmo-materials/) |
Resources for setting your Congregational Mission Offering subscription. |
Christian Giving Directory (wels.net/ministry-of-christian-giving/christiangivingcounselordirectory) |
Directory of Christian Giving counselors. |
Stewardship Programs (wels.net/giving/ministry-of-christian-giving/stewardship/) |
Synod stewardship resources. |
IRA Charitable Distributions (wels.net/giving/ministry-of-christian-giving/ira-charitable-distributions/) |
For those 70.5 years or older, consider directing IRA distributions to WELS to save on taxes, then using the cash you would have given for other needs. The rollover to charity counts toward satisfying the donor’s required minimum distribution. |
District Mission Board
The district mission board works with the synod board for Home Missions to provide resources and funding to mission work in the district.
District Mission Board Request Documents (Google Drive Folder) |
All pertinent documents for making a request of the Board for Home Missions |
Synod Mission Board Resources (missions.welsrc.net/downloads-missions/home-missions/) |
Home mission resources. |
Mission Blogs & Missions Updates Subscriptions (wels.net/subscribe/) |
Subscribe to the Missions Blogs and Missions Update newsletter to keep up to date on synod-wide happenings. |
Home Missions (wels.net/serving-others/missions/homemissions/) |
Click the link to go to the synod's home missions page. |
Other Resources
WELS E-mail Newsletters (wels.net/subscribe) |
Subscribe to WELS email newsletter related to various ministries of our synod. |
