Bible Information course (B.I.C.)

A 9-week class on the basics of the Christian faith.

Based on the Growing in Grace catechism curriculum, this course introduces the six chief parts of Luther’s Small Catechism, using brief Bible history accounts to highlight how Lutheran teaching connects to God’s plan of salvation.

Perfect for prospective members or anyone seeking a deeper understanding of what we believe and teach.

Confirmation Classes

For Grades 6–8

Starting in 6th grade, students begin a multi-year study using the 2017 edition of Luther’s Small Catechism. This edition is designed to equip students with the core truths of God’s Word in an engaging, easy-to-understand format.

Highlights include:

  • A question-and-answer format that helps students learn directly from the Bible

  • “Connections” sections that tie in Bible history and spark discussion

  • Quotes from Luther and hymn verses to support devotional use

  • Clear language and layout that make learning approachable

  • Full-color visuals and diagrams to enhance understanding

Students will explore the Ten Commandments, Apostles’ Creed, Lord’s Prayer, Baptism, Confession, and the Lord’s Supper.

📅 Sept–May

Men’s Bible Breakfast

Faith, Fellowship, and Food

We meet on the first Saturday of each month at 8:00 AM at The Ranch for a casual Bible study over breakfast.

Your first visit is free – come hungry for God’s Word and a good meal!

Women and the Word

Monthly Women’s Bible Study

Join women of all ages for uplifting study and prayer. We meet every:

📍 2nd Saturday of the Month
🕑 2:00 PM
📍 Board Room – Lakeview Methodist Healthcare Center

Jesus Cares Ministries

Worship for Individuals with Special Needs

Jesus Cares Ministries provides people with cognitive or physical disabilities a welcoming space to hear God's Word.

Worship at the Cross is a simplified service that uses images, symbols, and music to guide participants through worship.

📍 Every 3rd Monday
🕓 4:30 PM
📌 Shepherd of the Lakes – 114 E. Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont

All are welcome!

Other Spiritual Growth Resources

The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod also offers many other resources for your spiritual growth! Check out some of the links below to see daily devotions, devotional videos, hear the Lutheran Chapel Service radio broadcast and more!

  • YouTube—Check out our channel on YouTube to see sermons and devotional videos.

  • WELS Devotions—Click on the WELS Devotions link to be taken to our synod’s website where they offer multiple daily resources. You can find daily devotions, women’s devotions, military devotions, devotions for early childhood ministry educator’s, and teens. You can also find worship helps for the weeks lessons for Sunday worship.

  • Lutheran Chapel Service on KNUJ Radio—Our Lutheran radio ministry brought to you from our southern Minnesota WELS churches! Listen live on KNUJ (860am, 97.3FM) on Sunday mornings from 7:45am to 8:30am. You can also check out past broadcasts on their website! Just click on the link to take you there!

  • Time of Grace—”Time of Grace connects people to God’s grace—his love, glory, and power—so they realize the temporary things of life don’t satisfy. However, through Jesus we have access to the eternal God—right now and forever.” Time of Grace Ministries offer daily devotions for you to read and video devotions on various topics. You can also catch their broadcast live on KARE (NBC 11) at 10:30am or watch previously aired messages!

  • Live Internet Streaming Broadcasts—Click this link to be taken to a long list of WELS churches that stream their services live on Sunday mornings. You can also watch previously streamed services on most of their websites.

  • Forward in Christ—If you receive the Forward in Christ magazine, there are certainly many helpful articles in there for spiritual learning, health, and growth! If you click on the link, it will also take you to the new Forward in Christ website! There you can read many of the new materials found in Forward in Christ and also sign up for their digital subscription if you’d like!