Development Campaign

Faithful in Purpose Campaign

By Rich Mannisto ’94, guest columnist

What’s your purpose? Do you ever ponder on what your path in life should be or should have been? For the past 47 years, WLC has helped thousands of students and adults answer the question of purpose. Always, the answer is rooted in the truths of scripture, and through the lens of finding God’s path or vocation for every student. When reflecting on the college’s mission of preparing Christian servant leaders, one discovers her or his purpose.

WLC is embarking on a comprehensive campaign titled Faithful in Purpose. Given the challenges of higher education, there has never been a more appropriate time to focus on ways to provide the college with opportunities to attract Warriors for Today, Tomorrow, and the Future.

Providing an exceptional academic and Christian faith experience that prepares our students to see

their potential and purpose sets WLC apart in the field of higher education. This commitment means our students leave campus ready to lead in powerful and world-changing ways.

The Faithful in Purpose campaign will focus on investing in students, academics, and facilities. Providing an affordable Christian college education is at the top of the list. When students enroll at WLC, they are continuing their journey – identifying their strengths and career pathways that provide a knowledge of world, self, and purpose. They gain the skills necessary to tackle authentic challenges through service, undergraduate research, clinical experiences, and professional internships. They are prepared to step into culture-shaping roles in society and equipped for life’s critical moments. Providing sufficient scholarships, robust academic programs, and outstanding facilities will allow WLC to continue to increase its enrollment and to impact the world with our graduates.

You can help Warriors for Today, Tomorrow, and the Future by participating in WLC’s fundraising campaign. The official launch of the Faithful in Purpose campaign was on January 31, 2020, the college’s 47th anniversary. Please visit wlc.edu/gift or use the enclosed envelope to support our mission. Join us in preparing more WLC Warriors who are ready to take on the world as they live out their lives with purpose and make a meaningful difference as bold Christian servant leaders.

Rich Mannisto is a 1994 graduate of Wisconsin Lutheran College and currently serves as the vice president of advancement.