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.

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...

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.

The 2011 synod convention will be held July 25-29 in Watertown, Wis. Approximately 400 delegates will gather to review the work of the synod during the past two years and determine the ministry direction of WELS.