Acronyms defined AIM Apprentice in Mission-offers ministerial education practical experience in mission settings, while paying a stipend to help defray educational costs. ALHS Area Lutheran High School-high schools operated and funded by area congregations with general, ministerial education, and specialized course offerings. ASG Administrative Services Group-synodical units not assigned to an area of ministry. Adult Spiritual Growth-goal to get 25 percent of all WELS members involved in Bible study by 2003. Made up of a pastor and layman from each of 14 mission districts.
Coordinates work of various mission districts and allocates personnel and money available.
BME Board for Ministerial Education-oversees all areas of educating future WELS ministers. BPS Board for Parish Services-oversees the work of the Commission on Evangelism, Commission on Adult Discipleship, Commission on Youth Discipleship, Commission on Parish Schools, Commission on Worship, and Commission on Special Ministries. BWM Board for World Missions-oversees WELS missions in 26 different countries. CAD Commission on Adult Discipleship-provides and promotes tools for spiritual growth through Bible classes, for Christian serving and giving, for encouragement, and for training spiritual leaders. CCCW Care Committee for Called Workers-provides support, workshops, and resource materials for called workers and their families.