Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Gloria Dei Evangelical Lutheran Church is affiliated with the Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod. The WELS is the third largest American Lutheran
denomination, with congregations located throughout the United States and
portions of Canada. The WELS also carries out mission work in over 20 countries
around the world. The WELS web page is filled with news about our synod, Bible
study materials, ministry resources, and other useful and interesting
information.
WELS
Arizona-California District
Our congregation is located in the Arizona-California District of the WELS. Our
district's web page provides information to called workers and laity within and
beyond the district regarding the work that the district carries out in the name
of our Savior.
Northwestern
Publishing House
Northwestern Publishing House is the official publication company of the WELS.
The NPH store is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The NPH store and internet
site offer Bible-related materials and church resources to WELS pastors,
teachers, and church members, as well as to the general public.
Evangelical
Lutheran Synod
The Evangelical Lutheran Synod is a "sister synod" of the WELS. The
WELS and ELS are two distinct church bodies that share a common confession of
faith and a common commitment to faithfully proclaim and defend the teachings of
the Scriptures. The ELS headquarters are located in Mankato, Minnesota.
What
About Jesus
This site is designed to present the gospel message about Jesus Christ to people
who are not Christians. Developed by the WELS Commission on Evangelism, this
site promotes the Christian faith in a non-threatening way to those who may want
to learn more about Christianity.
Truth
in Love to Mormons
The members of Messiah Lutheran Church in Nampa, Idaho have developed this
website as part of their congregation’s outreach efforts in a part of the
country where many Mormons live. Many of the resources available on this site
are a result of the work Rev. Mark Cares, pastor of Messiah Lutheran Church and
author of the book Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons.
Wisconsin
Lutheran Seminary
Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, located just north of Milwaukee in Mequon,
Wisconsin, has faithfully provided WELS congregations with pastors for several
generations. The purpose of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary is to offer theological
training for men who desire to enter the pastoral ministry of the Wisconsin
Evangelical Lutheran Synod or of churches within its confessional fellowship.
The seminary also endeavors in various ways to offer opportunity for theological
and professional growth to men who already are active in the pastoral ministry
of its confessional fellowship.
Martin
Luther College
Martin Luther College exists to serve the ministerial needs of the WELS by
preparing men for pastoral training at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary and by
preparing men and women for service as teachers and staff ministers in the
Synod's churches and schools. The MLC campus is located in New Ulm, Minnesota.
Wisconsin
Lutheran College
Wisconsin Lutheran College, affiliated with the WELS, is a Lutheran liberal arts
college for Christian men and women. WLC is located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Bethany
Lutheran College
Bethany Lutheran College is a private, residential, Christian, coeducational,
liberal arts college founded in 1927. BLC is located in Mankato, Minnesota, and
is owned and operated by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod, the sister synod of the
WELS.
California
Lutheran High School
The members of Gloria Dei Church have been strong supporters of Christian
education, including the Christian secondary education offered at California
Lutheran High School, located in Wildomar, California.
Bible
Gateway
The Bible Gateway is a free on-line Bible resource that includes several English
translations of the Bible, as well as a number of foreign translations. The site
also offers searching capabilities and other on-line tools to assist you in your
personal Bible study.
Living
Bold
Living Bold is an on-line magazine geared for high-school aged Christians. It is
sponsored by the Commission on Youth Discipleship of the WELS.
How
Can I Help?
A resource for our members to learn what they can do to help our school and our
church.