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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
Commendation From Outsiders
The insider may so accommodate himself to his surroundings that he becomes oblivious to problems an outsider immediately notices. Conversely, familiarity may lead the insider to become so fixated on weaknesses that he fails to ...