Together Archive:

Implementing convention decisions

It's only two weeks after the conclusion of the synod convention, but already work has begun to implement the various resolutions that were adopted.

Convention decisions directly affected the work of Parish Services in a number of ways. First, the Board for Parish Services has been replaced by a Parish Services council.


	New Hmong pastor at Alaskan mission Rev. Pao Moua will be installed Aug. 23 as the pastor of WELS' first Hmong mission in Alaska. The mission—currently called Faith Hmong Mission—is holding services at Faith Lutheran... Read more
	Hard times in Pakistan and Nepal WELS' contact in Pakistan reports that Christians in Gojra, Pakistan, were attacked by Muslims on Aug. 1. A number of Christians were killed, and many homes were burned. Exact numbers are difficult... Read more
	DVD debuts at synod convention Road to Emmaus, a new DVD that portrays the discussion that Jesus could have had with the two disciples after his resurrection, debuted at the 2009 synod convention. "It was outstanding," says Rev.... Read more
	Media spotlight: Road to Emmaus See a trailer of the new movie Road to Emmaus, which portrays the discussion that Jesus could have had with the two disciples after his resurrection. The movie is available from Northwestern... Read more