Browsing by Author "Zarling, Mark G."

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    • Christian Education: A Matter of Life or Death — What the Mission of the Church Teaches Us about Lutheran Schools 

      Zarling, Mark G. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2011-09-19)
      As the Lord has called us to preach the message of life to this dying world, he has called us to minister to the young children of our in the light of God's grace. The Lutheran school seeks to fulfill Christ's Great ...

    • The Ethnological Impact of the German-Russian Immigrant on the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod 

      Zarling, Mark G. (1980)
      Mark Zarling’s essay explores how German-Russian immigrants influenced the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), particularly in liturgical customs, education, doctrinal practices, and daily life. These immigrants, ...

    • Keeping Kids in the Kingdom 

      Zarling, Mark G. (1999)
      Summary Mark Zarling’s essay addresses the spiritual challenge of retaining youth in the Christian faith. He begins with a sobering case study of apostasy and urges pastors and teachers to reflect on their own ministry ...

    • Leaders in the Lord! What Makes a "Lutheran" Leader? 

      Zarling, Mark G. (1998)
      For every person who creates a definition for leadership another will refute it. When the topic is put under the “Lutheran” umbrella the focus is clearly centered on the Scriptures. Zarling brings many biblical passages ...

    • Look At Sunday School Through The Lord's Eyes 

      Zarling, Mark G. (1999)
      Summary In this keynote address, Mark Zarling urges congregations to view Sunday School not through human limitations but through the eyes of the Lord. He traces its historical roots—from social reform and revivalism to ...

    • Luther and the Saints: The Priesthood of All Believers – A True Treasure of the Lutheran Reformation 

      Zarling, Mark G. (Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2017-10-03)
      This essay reviews Luther’s teaching about the universal priesthood of all believers and its relationship to the public ministry. The study naturally leads to a review of Luther’s thought on the family and the nobility of ...

    • Shepherding the Sunday School 

      Zarling, Mark G. (0000)
      Summary Mark Zarling’s essay encourages pastors to take an active, loving role in their congregation’s Sunday school ministry. He identifies declining enrollment and morale as symptoms of deeper issues—lack of vision, ...

    • Stand in Awe of Justification 

      Zarling, Mark G. (1983)
      Summary Mark Zarling’s essay presents justification as the central doctrine of Christianity—the “diamond” of divine revelation. He distinguishes between objective justification (God’s declaration of forgiveness for all ...

    • Where is the Font? 

      Zarling, Mark G. (2001)
      Summary In this essay, Mark Zarling explores the theological, pastoral, and personal significance of Holy Baptism, using the baptismal font as a symbol of God’s grace. He urges pastors to reflect on the font’s place in ...