Commission on Lutheran Schools - 414-256-3221
Teacher Greg Schmill, a 1980 graduate of Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn., has accepted the call to be director of the Commission on Lutheran Schools, one of six areas in the Congregation and Ministry Support Group. Schmill has served as interim director since December 2009. "Please pray that all connected to our schools would be granted an extra measure of wisdom, energy, and patience as we seek to share the gospel with the children and families of our churches and communities," says Schmill, a member of Immanuel, Manitowoc, Wis.

Ministry of Christian Giving - 800-827-5482
The WELS 2009 Statistical Report is now available. The report provides membership, ministry, education, and offerings data from each of WELS' 1,279 churches for 2009. "This report is important in that it allows us the opportunity to assess the situation in our church body—what is taking place as a result of the administration of God's Word and sacraments—and see the impact God is making through us in his world," says Dave Liggett, director of the Ministry of Christian Giving. The report is available for purchase through Northwestern Publishing House, www.nph.net, 1-800-662-6022. Congregational leaders can also view stats online through Connect, the synod's Intranet: http://connect.wels.net/christian-giving. A username and password is required.

Board for Ministerial Education - 414-256-3236
Two thousand people attended the two dedication services for the Chapel of the Christ at Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minn. on April 10–11. An additional 389 watched the service streamed live on April 10. Visitors on campus that weekend also enjoyed several seminars related to worship and the new chapel.