One assignment. Two cities. Three congregations.
When Pastor Nathan Berg received his first assignment to a dual parish in Cataract, Wisc. in 2004, he was prepared to serve two small congregations in one small community. However, God had other plans. In a recent Q & A session, he tells us more…
Since 1863 the seminary has existed to prepare pastors for the world-wide gospel ministry of WELS. In recent years, our purpose has expanded. Today, our stated purpose includes providing opportunities for continuing education (CE) to pastors and other called workers in our fellowship.
President Paul Wendland introduced Professor Emeritus John C. Jeske at an event commemorating the publication of Jeske’s new book Treasures Old and New. Students, faculty, family, and friends gathered in the dormitory commons for a book signing co-hosted by Northwestern Publishing House.
According to recent estimates, the population of the U.S. is at just under 308 million. Of these, about 5 million people – or 1.7% – are adoptees. Of children aged 18 and under, approximately 2.5% have been adopted. A lot of love and mutual blessings result from these adoptions.