Many may think all countries in Latin America are alike. At first glance, Dominican Republic (DR) and Mexico may appear to be the same, but as my husband Nate and I adapt from the DR to our new home and culture in Torreon, Mexico, we discover more and more differences between the two countries every [...]

WELS is currently doing gospel ministry in 24 countries in over 28 languages.
There are more than 80,000 baptized members in worldwide mission fields. Another 30,000 people are being reached with the gospel through alternate strategies.   These Christians are served by 35 missionaries plus  layworkers who are part of the Christian Volunteer Corps of WELS Kingdom Workers.  [...]

Pastor Freddy (right) from Santiago in the Dominican Republic and Juan are shown in the photo. Juan is the leader of a small group of Christians (chapel also pictured) who were looking for someone to help them understand the Bible and to grow in their knowledge of God’s Word and promises for them. Juan contacted [...]

Every January, a group of men from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary travel to Mexico. Instead of hitting the beaches, they spend some time studying Spanish at a language institute. Then they meet up with Mexican seminary students and pastors for a workshop.This annual event is called the Mexico-Mequon workshop, and it is a special time for all [...]

Starting last Sunday, Mike has had the chance to give presentations on life and work in Mexico in Minneapolis, Redwood Falls, and Sleepy Eye, Minnesota. The girls and I came with him to a couple locations. Every place has greeted us warmly. We are very thankful for such kind brothers and sisters in Christ!
When Mike [...]