ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Pastor Jeremy Belter Outgoing chairman WHATS

ADULT DISCIPLESHIP Pastor Jeremy Belter Outgoing chairman

WHAT’S NEW IN ADULT DISCIPLESHIP • Where we were…no Synod directors…grass roots initiative • Results? Women’s ministry, Interactive Faith Studies, marriage enrichment, Teen resources, International/Regional Youth rallies • Where we are now… • New Director of Discipleship (2017). Pastor Donn Dobberstein • Adult Discipleship – Youth & Family combined into Commission on Discipleship • Our WELS Commission on Discipleship provides resources, encouragement, and training to assist congregations as they seek to strengthen individuals and families in their connection to Christ and their ongoing walk of faith.

COMMISSION ON DISCIPLESHIP TODAY • International Youth Rally – Bowling Green University • Never Alone wels. net/2018 youthrally • Kid’s Connection • Women’s Ministry • Heirs Together Bible study (4 th edition) • Women’s Bible studies on Facebook • Women’s Bible study by Good Shepherd • WELS Women’s Ministry • Marriage Enrichment

COMMISSION ON DISCIPLESHIP FUTURE • Work with Congregational Services • Online resources – Modules • Stewardship, Small group ministry, challenges in mission and ministry • Assimilation (new and “fringe” members) • Bible class attendance (10% attend…what about 90%? ) • Youth (retention, Sunday School philosophy, Catechism instruction) • Parents (equip them) • Apologetics (all age groups want them)