2 Timothy 3:16

"All Scripture is God-breathed and is
useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting
and training in righteousness."

Conference of Presidents

The Conference of Presidents, one of the two primary leadership groups in WELS, is responsible for encouraging and equipping WELS to carry out its mission of sharing Christ’s love with the world.

Statements of belief
Doctrinal statements
Inter-Church Relations
Resources on Connect

Conference of Presidents information for called workers and congregational leaders can be found on Connect, WELS' Intranet.

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The Conference of Presidents (COP) is composed of the 12 district presidents, elected by their respective districts, and members elected by the synod in convention: the two...
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Call reports

The Conference of Presidents is responsible for overseeing and coordinating the calling process. Reports detailing when pastors, teachers, and staff ministers change positions are generated every other week.

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Synod convention

WELS holds a synod-wide convention every two years. The last convention was held July 25-29, 2011. The next convention will be summer of 2013. You can download and read the Proceedings from the last convention.

Proceedings