The Call Reports detail when pastors, teachers, and staff ministers change positions within WELS.
Synod Reports
Synod Reports
NOMINATION ALERTS
Alerts are sent to gather names for positions at the synod building, ministerial education schools, or on boards or commissions.
Official Reports
Annual Report
The Annual Report higlights the work we did together as a synod in 2009. The information is organized based on our various callings, and includes a synopsis of developments in each area of ministry and a brief summary of our current financial situation.
Book of Reports and Memorials
The Book of Reports and Memorials, the primary source of information for the synod convention, reports the last two years of WELS ministry activity and presents the ministry plan for the next two years.
Report to the Twelve Districts
The Report to the Twelve Districts, put out in even years, reports the work of the synod to the districts for their conventions.
Proceedings
The Proceedings is the official record of decisions and activities at the synod convention.
WELS Constitution
The WELS Constitution establishes the corporate structure and explores the roles of the governing bodies, officers, administrators, and areas of ministry of the synod.
Yearbook
We are currently in the process of creating a searchable database containing called worker information. Until development is complete, you can find contact information for WELS called workers in PDF form.
WELS long-range plan 2017
A draft of WELS' long-range plan was presented to the districts at their 2010 conventions.
WORKING WITH PDFS
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SYNOD CONVENTION ESSAYS
Two essays focusing on Christ's Love, Our Calling were presented at the 60th Biennial Convention of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod, held July 27-31, 2009. Links to the essays are below; you can also find copies of the essays—and a record of all convention decisions—in the 2009 Proceedings.
FOR CHURCH LEADERS
Looking for resources to help you with your ministry? They are now housed on Connect, WELS' Intranet for called workers and congregational leaders.