Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Christian_denomination
|
| gptkbp:advocacy |
Advocacy for religious freedom.
|
| gptkbp:affiliatedWith |
gptkb:WELS_Lutherans_for_Life
|
| gptkbp:affiliation |
gptkb:Lutheran_Church
|
| gptkbp:annualEvent |
WELS_National_Conference_on_Lutheran_Leadership
|
| gptkbp:budget |
approximately $40 million
|
| gptkbp:charityWork |
gptkb:WELS_Christian_Aid_and_Relief
|
| gptkbp:collaborations |
Partnerships_with_international_Lutheran_bodies
|
| gptkbp:community_involvement |
Active in local charities
|
| gptkbp:community_outreach |
Local community service projects
|
| gptkbp:community_service |
Local food drives and assistance programs
|
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
Annual community festivals
|
| gptkbp:communityPrograms |
WELS_online_Bible_studies
|
| gptkbp:conference |
Annual conferences for pastors and teachers
|
| gptkbp:cultural_heritage |
Engagement with diverse communities
|
| gptkbp:doctrine |
Biblical inerrancy
Confessional Lutheranism |
| gptkbp:documentType |
WELS Statement of Faith
|
| gptkbp:ecumenicalRelations |
Limited engagement with other denominations
|
| gptkbp:educational_programs |
gptkb:Wisconsin_Lutheran_College
WELS_Resource_Center |
| gptkbp:founded |
1850
|
| gptkbp:headquarters |
gptkb:Milwaukee,_Wisconsin
|
| gptkbp:historicalContext |
German_immigrants_in_the_United_States
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
Formation of the synod in 1850
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
WELS Synod
|
| gptkbp:language |
English
|
| gptkbp:leadership |
Congregational polity
|
| gptkbp:membership |
approximately 400,000
|
| gptkbp:minister |
over 1,300
|
| gptkbp:mission |
Domestic and foreign missions
To_proclaim_the_gospel_of_Jesus_Christ |
| gptkbp:missions |
Organized mission trips for congregations
|
| gptkbp:notableFigures |
C.F.W. Walther
|
| gptkbp:philanthropy |
gptkb:WELS_Missionary_Training_Center
Financial and prayer support for missionaries Sending missionaries worldwide |
| gptkbp:president |
gptkb:Mark_Schroeder
|
| gptkbp:publications |
The Lutheran Witness
WELS_Historical_Society_publications |
| gptkbp:retirementYear |
WELS-affiliated_retirement_communities
|
| gptkbp:retreats |
Various spiritual retreats offered
|
| gptkbp:sacraments |
Baptism and Holy Communion
every two years |
| gptkbp:scholarships |
Educational scholarships for students
|
| gptkbp:social_media_presence |
active on multiple platforms
|
| gptkbp:social_responsibility |
Pro-life advocacy
|
| gptkbp:team |
Christ-centered education
|
| gptkbp:training |
WELS summer camps for youth
WELS_Seminary_in_Mequon,_Wisconsin |
| gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities |
Various service projects available
|
| gptkbp:website |
wels.net
|
| gptkbp:worship_style |
Liturgical
Virtual worship options available |
| gptkbp:youth_development |
gptkb:WELS_Youth_Rally
Youth leadership training programs Programs for family support WELS_Youth_Leadership_Conference WELS_Youth_and_Family_Ministry WELS_choirs_and_ensembles |
| gptkbp:youthPrograms |
Programs connecting youth and seniors
|