Grow In Grace

06/02/2026

Professor Brad Wordell sighting 👀

Dr. Timothy Schmeling with other members of the Global Theological Education Commission at the CELC Zambia Convention

06/01/2026

Check out this month's WELS Connection—you'll see some familiar faces!

06/01/2026

We pray pastors continue to search the scriptures and remain rooted in God's word!

Lord Jesus, thank you for calling pastors into your harvest field. Keep them faithful and humble as they serve. Fill them with your Spirit through your gospel in Word and sacraments, so that as they pour themselves out for others, they are refreshed by you. Bless their continued spiritual and professional growth through opportunities like Grow in Grace and give them wisdom to apply what they learn in the places where you have sent them. Encourage congregations and leaders to support their pastors with time and resources for this work, so that your people are served well and your name is honored. Amen.

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05/21/2026

Today was graduate assignment day on campus and you know what that means—save the dates for the next Celebration of Ministry are in the mail!

WLS graduating classes of 1992, 2002, 2017, and 2024 keep an eye out for this special mailing. Please reach out to [email protected] if you don't receive one over the next few days.

05/15/2026

☀️ Summer Quarter Highlight!

🪨 Strong preaching starts with a strong foundation.

In "Preaching the Word: Building on a Strong Foundation" with Prof. Jonathan Micheel, revisit and refine the essentials of sermon writing and delivery.
Strengthen your process, engage key questions about preaching, and grow in clarity as you proclaim God’s Word.

Foundational. Practical. Sharpening.

📚 Tuition: $400 | 1 Credit
Area of Study: Preaching & Worship

👉 Register today and build on the foundation of faithful preaching.
https://www.wisluthsem.org/grow-in-grace/courses/preaching-the-word-building-on-a-strong-foundation/

05/14/2026

Don't forget to register for Summer Quarter!

Registration closes Monday, May 18. Visit the Summer Quarter page for a complete list of offerings and view the schedule for course times.
https://www.wisluthsem.org/grow-in-grace/courses-terms/summer-quarter-2026/

05/14/2026

☀️ Summer Quarter Highlight!

🔍 The story of American Lutheranism is anything but simple.

In "History of Lutheranism in America: 1940–Present" with Prof. em. John Brenner, explore the major events, controversies, and movements that have shaped the Lutheran church in recent decades.

From doctrinal debates to synodical changes, this course offers valuable insight into the history that continues to influence ministry today.

Thoughtful. Thorough. Highly relevant.

📚 Tuition: $400 | 1 Credit
Area of Study: Church History

👉 Register today and deepen your understanding of Lutheranism in the modern era.
https://www.wisluthsem.org/grow-in-grace/courses/history-of-lutheranism-in-america-1940-present/

05/12/2026

Shepherd's Study Tuesday!

Check out the book review by Pastor Joshua Koelpin on "Prayer in the Night" by Tish Harrison Warren to see if you should add it to your library.

📚Read the review on our website: https://www.wisluthsem.org/prayer-in-the-night/

🎙Listen to our Shepherd's Study podcast: https://www.wisluthsem.org/shepherds-study-podcast/

Prayer in the Night: For Those who Work or Watch or Weep Title of Work:Prayer in the Night: For Those who Work or Watch or Weep Author of Work:Tish Harrison WarrenReviewer:Pastor Joshua KoelpinPage Number:208Format Availability:Hardcover/Paperback/Kindle/AudiobookPrice:$25/$28/$12/Included with Audi...

05/11/2026

Next week is a very exciting week for the seminary family!

Consider joining us for these events:
Wednesday, May 20 at 7pm for Vicar assignment service
Thursday, May 21 at 10am for Graduate assignment service
Thursday, May 21 at 7pm for The Seminary Chorus concert
Friday, May 22 at 10am for Graduation service

Four pastors will received their STM degree during the graduation service. Congratulations to those pastors!

All events will be live streamed at https://www.youtube.com/.

05/09/2026

☀️ Summer Quarter Highlight!

📜 Hear the prophet—and speak his message today.

In The Message of Malachi with Pastor Ernst Wendland, dive into the Hebrew text of Malachi and explore its powerful Law-Gospel message for God’s people.

Through close reading, discussion, and application, you’ll gain deeper insight into the prophet’s message—and how to communicate it clearly in today’s ministry.

Text-focused. Theologically rich. Ministry-ready.

📚 Tuition: $400 | 1 Credit
Area of Study: Old Testament

👉 Register today and bring Malachi’s message to life in your preaching and teaching.
https://www.wisluthsem.org/grow-in-grace/courses/the-message-of-malachi-then-and-now/