Browsing by Author "Gurgel, Richard L."
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[A] Reaction to Pastor Jonathan Hein’s Essay: The Shepherd-Leader at Work: Moving Forward
Gurgel, Richard L. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2018-09-18)This is Richard L. Gurgel's reaction to Jonathan R. Hein's "The Shepherd-Leader at Work: Moving Forward (The Need for Careful Listening & Careful Reasoning)" for 2018 Symposium on the Pastor as Shepherd-Leader. -
[A] Reaction to Pastor Philip Sievert’s Essay: “A Paradigm for 21st Century Lutheran Preachers”
Gurgel, Richard L. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2014-09-23)This is Richard L. Gurgel's reaction to Phillip D. Sievert's "A Paradigm for 21st Century Lutheran Preachers" for 2014 Symposium on Preaching. -
"After Much Prayerful Consideration..." The Interrelation of Sanctified Reason and God's Will in Deliberating a Divine Call
Gurgel, Richard L. (2008)Professor Gurgel asserts that in deliberating over a choice between two valid and legitimate divine calls, that is, between “good” and “good,” we should make use of God’s gift of reason, the advice of our brothers and ... -
The Current Synodical Crisis and the Seminary's Role of Preparing Pastors, Parts One and Two
Gurgel, Richard L. (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 ... -
Fan into Flame the Gift of God
Gurgel, Richard L. (2009)In this presentation Professor Gurgel emphasizes the importance of nurturing our own faith before we can minister to others. He cuts to the heart with many quotes from Scripture and from others and heals with the gospel. ... -
Honest Preaching: Faithfully Proclaiming the Law for the Sake of the Gospel
Gurgel, Richard L. (2007)Professor Gurgel makes a strong point for preaching honestly: that is, preaching the Law in undiluted fashion, so it may do its work of convicting sinners of their sin. The heart slain by the Law is aware of its need for ... -
The Life and Legacy of Martin Hans Franzmann: Lutheran Poet, Scholar, and Professor
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Meeting the Needs of the 21st Century Family Raising Spiritually Mature Adults in a Postmodern World
Gurgel, Richard L. (1999)How do we read the spirit of the times so that we can reach people with the Gospel? Professor Gurgel explores postmodernism by seeing how it flowed from modernism and how it affects people in the 21st Century. He highlights ... -
An Optimistic Theology of the Cross
Gurgel, Richard L. (1997)Professor Gurgel gives an encouraging presentation of the theology of the cross to all who feel the inertia of their own hearts and in their own ministry situations—especially those with large congregations. God’s word ... -
"Pastor, Am I Baptized?"
Gurgel, Richard L. (2001)How should we deal with people who have been baptized in non-traditional ways? Not only does Professor Gurgel tackle this question, but he also dives deep into the doctrine of baptism and the word to understand the underlying ... -
Reclaiming Our Christ-Centered Lutheran Devotional Heritage
Gurgel, Richard L. (2012-11)Professor Gurgel has prepared these four essays for his continuing education classes on a called worker's devotional life. The essays include Part 1: Drawing Our Devotional Life from the Gospel, Part 2: Growing in the Gift ... -
The Seminary's Ministry to Pastors
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The Unending Pursuit of Growth in Gospel Preaching: a Comprehensive Plan for Continuing Education in Preaching for Pastors of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
Gurgel, Richard L. (2010-05)Good preaching has always been vital to the health of Christ's church. hl order to strengthen preaching, this project designed a comprehensive program in continuing education in preaching for pastors of the Wisconsin ... -
You Were Ordained for a Life of Growth: Pursuing Ministry Excellence by the Gospel and for the Gospel
Gurgel, Richard L. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2011-05)An essay to prepare brothers in pastoral ministry for developing a spiritual and professional growth plan. The audio file is read by Jasper Sellnow.