Listen, Learn, and Love

I am very fortunate to work with incredible women. Day in and day out, I am blessed to be in a position to support mothers as they work to build a secure future for themselves ...

Give to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God’s

Pastors are eager to share the powerful truths of God’s word with the world. Pastors are eager gently and lovingly to rebuke and encourage the brothers and sisters in Christ who are part of their ...

Narrative Art in the Bible

Four Branches – October 2024

Jump to: Exegetical Systematic Historical Practical Exegetical theology: The CGBM: “They’re changing our Greek NT!” A seismic shift in NT textual criticism has occurred. After decades of little change in the text of the Greek ...

In Service to the Lord

Selfless service, sacrifice, strong relationships, and requirements to go where one is called—are all things that military service and ministry have in common. Members of our military are ready to give up their lives for ...

Registration for Celebration of Ministry Opens November 1!

Registration for the 2025 Celebration of Ministry retreats opens November 1. We look forward to gathering with you in 2025! Members of the classes of 1990, 2000, 2015, 2022 along with their wives are invited ...

Spring Online 2025

Online courses allow you to participate in formal continuing education, without traveling away for your home and office. Course activities are asynchronous and somewhat flexible, which means you can fit your learning into your weekly ...

Consider the Winterim Opportunity in January 2025

January may seem a long way away, but it’s not. All pastors—those far away from the seminary and especially those within driving distance of the seminary—are encouraged to consider attending Winterim from January 6-10, 2025. ...

Last Chance to Apply for a Grant Opportunity for Your Congregation

A retired pastor and his wife have generously provided two $500 gifts. These gifts are intended to encourage WELS pastors to partner with their lay leaders as they grow together to meet a ministry challenge ...

1 Timothy 4:1–5

The Grace Notes devotions in 2024 are based on verses from 1 Timothy. Each devotion includes Greek, pastoral ministry notes, and prayer. January: Paul’s salutation (1 Tim 1:1–2). February: Paul’s purpose in writing to Timothy ...