Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod

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Membership Numbers in the United States

How many Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod members are there?

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Which states have the most members?

See a list of the five states the have the most Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod members.

Which counties have the most members?

See a list of the five counties the have the most Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod members.

Which metropolitan areas have the most members?

See a list of the five metro areas the have the most Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod members.

Trends in Membership, Congregations and Clergy

How has membership changed over time?

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How has the number of congregations changed Over time?

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How has the number of clergy changed over time?

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Demographics, Behaviors, Beliefs and Practices of Members

Where can I find surveys of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod?

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Maps of Congregations and Demographic Information for Communities

Where are the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod congregations in my community?

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What is the official website for Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod?

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What videos do you have of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod?

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The Center for Congregations

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Historical Information

How is Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod related to other Lutheran denominations?

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