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WELS Pres. Mark Schroeder reads the assignment of candidates to the ministry.

See more of the interview with Missionary Brad Wordell about the relief and reach out efforts in Japan.

After Lent, we thank God for the rest of the story—Christ’s resurrection from the dead.

The refiner's fire is an image the Bible uses to explain how the trials of life can actually strengthen our faith. This story of a fire that affected our mission to Vietnamese immigrants wasn't just a metaphor—it was all too real.

Our calling to spread the gospel can involve risk. Still, we try to ensure our missionaries stay out of harm’s way. Case in point is Mexico—because of increasing drug violence in the country, our missionaries had to relocate to a new city.

November is the month we think about Thanksgiving—not just a holiday, but a way of life. Watch the story of Martin Karst, a barber from Topeka, Kansas, who counts the blessings God has given him—and he expresses his thankfulness with his gifts.