Is It Too Late for WELS Schools?

Written by John Meyer

It’s time for action if WELS elementary schools are to survive. The Book of Reports and Memorials (BORAM) for the 62nd Biennial Convention of the WELS was recently published, and it contains compelling arguments that the time to save WELS schools is now. Long-established trends reveal reasons for concern. Continue reading

Is the funding model of WELS Lutheran elementary schools sustainable?

Sustaining and advancing the Christ-centered mission of WELS schools is a critical issue…perhaps today more than ever, regardless of the level – elementary, high school, or college. The recent recession, rising health care costs, struggling church finances, and a host of other economic realities impact our ability to fund what we hold so dear – a CHRISTian education. There are no easy answers, but engaging in dialogue is critical. Certainly this 700-word blog won’t do it justice. Continue reading