Congregation Mission Offerings

Our congregations carry out the Great Commission both locally and by joining together as a synod to reach “all nations” by training, equipping, sending, and supporting workers in the U.S. and 48 other countries. Our Congregation Mission Offerings (CMO) are the main source for funding synodical ministry.

CMO setting materials

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2025 offerings totaled $24.05 million. This was the sixth consecutive calendar year in which our congregations have offered a record total of Congregation Mission Offerings, the fourth consecutive calendar year in which CMO surpassed $23 million, and the first calendar year in which CMO surpassed $24 million. God be praised!

Your partnership with WELS enables you to advance Christ’s kingdom in ways that you can’t do as easily or as well on your own. To learn more, review the “Doing More Together” handout.

RESOURCES FOR ONGOING ENCOURAGEMENT OF CMO

WELS Connection
Show this monthly video before, during, or after the worship service to highlight the work we are doing together in WELS

Together e-newsletter
The latest synod updates via e-mail twice a month

Forward in Christ
WELS’ official magazine published monthly

Annual Report
Highlights ministry carried out by our synod in the previous calendar year as well as plans for the future

Stewardship program
Programs and resources to help congregations encourage members toward biblical stewardship