Understand Christianity

A website that offers simple, biblical explanations of Christian teachings and books of the Bible. It also provides good reference material for anyone who wanted to study what the Bible itself had to say about certain doctrines.

 

what about jesus? 

What About Jesus? is a website for the unchurched. This  site offers a non-threatening environment to meet objections to Christianity and promote understanding of who Jesus is, and what God would have us know about him.

 

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS)

The WELS is our national church body. Characterized as theologically conservative, it is the third largest Lutheran church body in America.  Today, it has grown to over 1,200 congregations in North America. It has nearly 400,000 baptized members served by over 1,000 pastors.

 

CONQUERORS THROUGH CHRIST

For those struggling with pornography, Conquerors Through Christ is a ministry of the Wisconsin Synod that tries to aid Christians in their spiritual battle with this kind of sexual addiction. If this is a battle you fight, the best thing you can do is get connected with God's Word and fellow Christians who have similar struggles they're committed to working through.

 

Freedom for the Captives

Freedom for the Captives seeks to empower the Christian community to respond with excellence to the sin of child abuse. To this end, we provide resources to pastors, teachers, and lay Christians that will deepen their understanding of child abuse and improve the Christian response to the physical, emotional and spiritual impact of maltreatment. We also have resources for survivors including recommended readings and guidance in selecting counseling or other services. In addition to the resources on our website, we also offer direct assistance to individual survivors who may have a spiritual question not addressed on our website or who need assistance in finding a counselor.

 

kingdom workers

A hands-on mission organization, Kingdom Workers hopes to share the gospel with all people by working with individual members, ministries, and congregations, by heightening awareness of mission and outreach needs and opportunities, by coordinating lay efforts and volunteer efforts in mission fields, and by promoting and providing support for ministry projects in which KW is a partner.

 

WELS Mission Journeys

WELS Mission Journeys, the official Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) program for short-term mission trips, provides an opportunity for all WELS members to walk together in the Great Commission. Through church- or school-based volunteer trips to WELS mission fields at home and abroad, members have the opportunity to engage in Christian service. 

 

CHRISTIAN LIFE RESOURCES (CLR)

A pro-life ministry, the goal of CLR is to educate all people on the value and sanctity of every human life; and develops programs and supports projects that protect and maintain life on the basis of the teachings of God's Word. The intent is to mobilize Christians to make God-pleasing decisions about life and family issues.

 

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICE (wlcfs)

A professional and Christian counseling agency, WLCFS was founded in 1965 to reflect the healing and helping ministry of Jesus Christ. They offer spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical support to people all over the world who look to them for help. 

 

truth in love ministries (TILM)

An outreach ministry to Mormons, TILM was begun by a WELS pastor who saw the righteous devastation that the law of God brings to human hearts, but saw nothing of the gospel within Mormonism. If you'd like to educate yourself on understanding and reaching out to Mormon neighbors, this would be a great resource to equip you as you go.

 

Time of Grace

Time of Grace is for people who want more growth and less struggle in their spiritual walk. The timeless truth of God’s Word is delivered through television, print, and digital media with millions of content engagements each month. We connect people to God’s grace so they know they are loved and forgiven and so they can start living in the freedom they’ve always wanted.

 

lutheran science institute

A creation science institute, LSI is made up of like-minded WELS and ELS members who are interested in the latest scientific developments and knowledge, yet remain compelled by God's Word. Particularly valuable to those interested would be the regular commentary offered by the general editor on the science of today. Check it out!

 

Northwestern Publishing House (nph)

The official publishing arm of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. All professional products published by NPH may be purchased on their website. The store features Bibles, hymnals, and printed materials on doctrine, counseling, prayer life, a wide variety of home decor, gift items, and more.

 

concordia publishing house (CPH)

Concordia Publishing House is the publisher of or more than 140 years, Concordia Publishing House has been serving individuals, families, and congregations in their proclamation and learning of the Gospel.

 

wisconsin lutheran seminary (wls)

WLS offers theological training for men who desire to enter the pastoral ministry of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod or of churches within its fellowship. The seminary also offers opportunity for theological and professional growth to men who already are active in the pastoral ministry of its confessional fellowship. WLS is located in Mequon, Wisconsin.

 

martin luther college (mlc)

MLC is our "college of ministry" that works to prepare preachers, teachers, and staff ministers for the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. If you're ever driving by, stop in for a morning or evening chapel service, or grab something to eat in the cafeteria, which is open to the public. Ask for a tour while you're there, too! It's located at 1995 Luther Court, New Ulm, MN.

 

BETHANY LUTHERAN COLLEGE (blc)

Owned and operated by our sister synod, the Evangelical Lutheran Synod (ELS). The college offers an approach to education that fosters spiritual development, intellectual and creative growth, self-understanding, and responsible citizenship. It aspires to produce students with a clear understanding of Christian vocation and encourages them to make the most of their God-given talents. BLC is located in Mankato, MN.

 

WISCONSIN LUTHERAN COLLEGE (wlc)

WLC is a private, 4-year, co-ed, Christian liberal arts college affiliated with the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The college provides quality teaching and active scholarship in a big variety of professions. WLC's goal is to deliver a rigorous and personalized education within a loving and caring Christian community of scholars and students. WLC is located at 8800 W Bluemound Road in Milwaukee, WI.

 

luther preparatory school (lps)

A synod-owned and operated high school, the continuing mission and purpose of LPS is to prepare and encourage young men and women for the full time ministry in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. It's a well-established and well-respected boarding school, and the oldest Lutheran high school in the United States. LPS is located at 1300 Western Avenue, Watertown, WI.

 

michigan lutheran seminary (mls)

A synod-owned and operated high school, MLS has retained a name that reflects the school's original purpose: as a theological school for Michigan's earliest Lutherans. As our churches have evolved in their ministries, the purpose of MLS changed, too. But its gospel has never changed, and our teens need it as much as we do! MLS is located in Saginaw, MI.

 

Evangelical lutheran synod (ELS)

A slightly smaller church body with roots just as deep, the ELS is in full doctrinal agreement with the WELS. We consider her a dear sister of ours in Christ, and we encourage you to think so, too! The ELS was organized in 1918 by pastors and laymen who felt conscience-bound not to ignore the Scriptures and participate in a merger that compromised their confession. 

 

confessional evangelical lutheran conference (CELC)

The CELC is the world-wide fellowship to which the WELS and ELS belong. If you're headed overseas for a vacation, a business trip, or an extended stay at a military post, we'd encourage you to look up the church body that represents your region. All the churches of the CELC are in full doctrinal agreement with one another, and we want you to get to know them!