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Crossing the Line: Where Baptism Divides Us
(Cottenbelt Pastors Conference, 2019-10-15)Baptism is the line in the sand that separates the various Christian denominations. Christians use this one word as a litmus test to determine the doctrinal differences among denominations. It reveals the framework of the ... -
Crucial Issues for Lutheranism Today
(1995)In this paper Prof. Brug addresses six major issues: Issue 1: The Gospel of Christ Will an objective atonement and objective justification remain the focus of Lutheran preaching? Will Lutherans continue to preach one way ... -
Cultivating a Culture of Compassion: The Opportunity is Ours
(2022-09-20)Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. (Galatians 6:10 NIV) -
Cultivating a Healthy Brain for Ministry: Using the Feuerstein Instrumental Enrichment Program
(2017)The Bible has a lot to say about the qualifications a pastor will need to carry out his office. A sharp mind is not one of those qualifications God has given. However, maintaining a sharp mind will obviously aid a pastor's ... -
Cultural and Theological Specificity in Lutheran Missiology
(1111)Ernst Wendland outlines the major themes/roots which characterize Lutheran missiology. They include the doctrine of justification by faith, the priesthood of all believers, the sacraments, distinction between law and gospel, ... -
Cultural Challenges Confronting Contemporary Ministry
(1999)Paul Kelm, in his essay to the Southeastern Wisconsin District conference of 1999, describes the many challenges of ministry at the turn of the century. He outlines postmodernism into various categories (pluralism, ... -
Cultural Immersion and Stress Points: How the Ministry of Mark Cares Typified a Shift in WELS Evangelism Philosophy
(2020)Cross-cultural evangelism opportunities present the Christian with unique challenges for carrying out the Great Commission. Various historical factors left the WELS employing a largely monocultural approach to evangelism ... -
Current Debate Concerning the Doctrine of the Ministry
(1993)This article serves as an introduction to a series of exegetical articles of the chief passages of Scripture which deal with "ministry." What are the main problem areas and disputed issues? What is the status of ... -
Current Issues in Christology
(1993)Many Christological heresies find their roots in the ancient church, whether it is the teachings of the Ebionites from the first century or the Dynamic Monarchians from the third century. Though these false teachings may ... -
The Current Synodical Crisis and the Seminary's Role of Preparing Pastors, Parts One and Two
(2007)Professor Gurgel, on behalf of the faculty of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, presents an answer to two questions: How does the current synodical crisis highlight for us the spiritual issues we must address if we are faithfully ... -
Curriculum Development and Instruction for Seventh and Eighth Grade Religion Surveying the Old and New Testaments: Walking the Path of Our Salvation
(2012)This study examines the curricula and instructional methodologies used in seventh and eighth grade classrooms in teaching religion. With the middle school years being a transformational stage of development as seventh ... -
Curse or Cross? How do I, A Lutheran Pastor, Minister to the Cancer Patient?
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)Cancer. It is the elephant in the room no one ever wants to mention. It is considered taboo in today’s culture and often referred to as “the big C” or another nickname. Though it may be difficult, it is the Lutheran pastor’s ...