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The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) is a Lutheran Christian denomination in the United States. It was founded in 1850 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, by a group of Lutherans who were dissatisfied with the direction of the General Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. The WELS is headquartered in Waukesha, Wisconsin.
The WELS is a conservative denomination that holds to traditional Lutheran beliefs. It is active in evangelism and missions.
The WELS is governed by a Synodical Conference, which is composed of representatives from the denomination’s various regions and ministries. The Synodical Conference is responsible for setting the denomination’s policies and programs.
The WELS is a diverse denomination that holds to a wide range of theological beliefs. However, all WELS churches share a commitment to evangelism, missions, and traditional Lutheran beliefs.
Here are some of the key beliefs of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod:
- The Bible is the inspired Word of God and is the only infallible rule of faith and practice.
- Salvation is by grace through faith alone in Jesus Christ.
- Repentance and baptism are necessary for salvation.
- The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Trinity and is present in the lives of believers.
- The church is the body of Christ and is made up of all believers.
- The second coming of Christ is imminent.
- The resurrection of the dead and the final judgment will take place.
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