We are thankful, again this year for a $1,000 gift provided by a retired pastor and his wife. This gift is intended to encourage WELS pastors to partner with their lay leaders as they study and grow together; this may be to meet a ministry challenge or opportunity facing their congregation pertaining to youth ministry or one of any number of other ministry challenges that may benefit the local church and/or its outreach to the community. This gift may be gifted to one congregation or divided between two congregations. Deadline to apply is October 31.