About Us
Grace In Action
Grace in Action is a Bible-based innovative ministry dedicated to assisting WELS, ELS, and CELC ministries through coaching, consulting, leadership training, and resources.
Please note that “Ministry Leadership Institute” referenced in this video is now under the umbrella of Grace in Action.
Our Beginning
Grace in Action was founded in 2011 when a group of WELS lay leaders and business professionals focused their efforts on providing needed leadership training.
Our Name
Our name emphasizes God’s undeserved love at work for us, in us, and through us. Grace in Action is a WELS-affiliated ministry and is funded through individual gifts and grants.
Our Board of Directors
Officers
Pastor Marcus Birkholz - Chairman
Rochester, MN
Nate Birkholz - Treasurer
Rochester, MN
Jay Johnson - Vice Chairman
Sarasota, FL
Mark Schulz - Secretary
Milton, WI
Members
Lyle Fahning - Advisor
Prior Lake, MN
Ron Hillmann
Oconomowoc, WI
Dan Ludwig - Advisor
Minneapolis, MN
Dr. Todd Russ
Oakdale, MN
Arvid Schwartz
Green Isle, MN
Pastor Don Sutton
New Ulm, MN
Mark Wrightsman
Stillwater, MN