Dear Friend in Christ,
“The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.” Those words from our Lord are as true today as ever, and they remind us why the work of Martin Luther College matters so deeply.
Martin Luther College’s mission is to train the next generation of pastors, teachers, and staff ministers for our congregations and schools. The men and women studying at MLC right now are preparing for a lifetime of service—to your church, your school, and your community. They are being Knighted for Ministry.
On Worldwide MLC Day, we come together to support these students.
MLC Day centers on the Congregational Partner Grant Program (CPGP). Here’s how it works: A congregation commits a financial gift to support each of its students preparing for ministry at Martin Luther College. Then MLC matches each gift—up to $1,600 in 2025-2026.
CPGP has been a huge blessing to our students! This year, students received $1.9 million through CPGP alone! The students are incredibly grateful for these gifts, which help reduce their student debt and alleviate the financial stress they may feel.
But it’s not only the congregations we have to thank. It’s also donors like you who make CPGP work—because you help MLC match the congregations’ gifts!
On Worldwide MLC Day, will you please help us match the CPGP gifts? If you give $1,600, you will be the 100 percent match for one MLC student.
And there’s more good news! This year, your gift will go twice as far. Every dollar you give is being matched dollar for dollar, doubling your impact!
Will you support MLC students on Worldwide MLC Day?
And if you’ve already given a gift for MLC Day, thank you! Your generosity is making a meaningful difference for these future pastors, teachers, and staff ministers—faithful men and women who will be sharing the good news of Jesus’ love one day soon—perhaps in your congregation or school!
In Christ,
Charles Vannieuwenhoven
Administrator, WELS Ministerial Education
