We go together – Five missionaries commissioned
At Taste of Missions, held on June 14, 2025, five new missionaries were commissioned to share Jesus in communities across the U.S. and around the world:
- Mr. James Brandt – Asia-Oceania Team leader
- Rev. Jacob Bitter – Pan de Vida, Garden Grove, Calif.
- Rev. Jacob Borgwardt – Crossroads, Chicago, Ill.
- Rev. Ethan Schultz – Lamb of God, Williston, N.D.
- Rev. Phillip Valdez – Abiding Savior, Killeen, Texas
When you pray, give, and gather with fellow believers, you’re not just witnessing mission work—you’re part of sending them. From your church pew to mission fields around the world—we go together.
Please pray with us:
Gracious Lord,
At Taste of Missions, we witnessed your grace in action as we in WELS commissioned five men to serve in your harvest field. We lift up to you Mr. James Brandt, serving in Asia-Oceania; Rev. Jacob Bitter, at Pan de Vida in Garden Grove, California; Rev. Jacob Borgwardt, at Crossroads in Chicago; Rev. Ethan Schultz, at Lamb of God in Williston, North Dakota; and Rev. Phillip Valdez, at Abiding Savior in Killeen, Texas.
As you have called them, now equip them and their families. Fill them with zeal to share Christ and him crucified. Strengthen their faith, guard them, and bless the communities they serve with open hearts to hear the gospel. May their work be fruitful, their hearts joyful, and their eyes always fixed on Jesus.
To you alone be all glory, now and forever.
Amen.
Watch recordings
Watch the live event recordings from Taste of Missions that was held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, Wis.
Moments with Missionaries
There are 144 home mission congregations throughout North America and more than 49 world mission fields that are served by a WELS missionary. Get to know some of your synod’s home and world missionaries that are dedicated to sharing the gospel message around the globe in these short video updates.
Recipes
Take your taste buds on a flavorful journey through our WELS home and world mission fields with ethnic recipes provided by our missionaries and their families. Enjoy!