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Texting and Its Use in Pastoral Counseling
(2013)
This thesis aims to examine texting as an appropriate and useful tool when counseling an individual. Texting has been a growing trend in communication, especially among teens. Teens prefer to text over any other form of ...
A Contextualized Approach to Teaching Christology in a Latin American Setting
(2014)
Like the rest of the world, the person of Christ is attacked strongly in Latin America. There, he is often viewed not as the Risen Lord, but as a weak man who is in the process of dying. Many people do not believe that he ...
Protecting Children from the Dangers of Pornography: Guidance for Twenty-First Century Parents
(2015)
Despite the ever increasing availability of pornography to young people in today’s culture, little has been done to equip parents to educate their children about the dangers pornography presents. Scripture compels parents ...
Analysis of the Current Identification of Ai and Other Possible Sites
(2012)
The current location of Ai at et-Tell has caused a number of problems for those who take the
Bible seriously. The main problem is that there was no occupation of et-Tell during the time of
conquest. Because of this many ...
A Study of the Bible's Nautical Terminology in Light of Recent Archaeological Findings with Pastoral Applications
(2015)
An understanding of the nautical terms in the Bible will help pastors teach biblical narratives and imagery. Just as sailors gain a new appreciation for God’s gifts on the sea each time they cast off the dock lines, so ...
The Lutheran Pastor and Illegal Immigration
(2013)
The issue of illegal immigration is hotly contested throughout the United States. Over 11 million people live illegally in our country, and their presence has sparked constant and passionate debate. Sides have been drawn, ...
A Redaction-critical Analysis of the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary Dogmatics Notes
(2013)
The purpose of this thesis is to examine and evaluate the historical influences that have effected alterations and additions of content and diction in the Dogmatics notes of the Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in the span of ...
The Lutherans East of the Marsh: An Historical and Ministerial Evaluation of the Wisconsin Synod Lutherans in Northeastern Dodge County, Wisconsin
(2013)
The purpose of this paper two-fold: The first purpose is to understand the historical circumstances that led to a high concentration of Lutheran congregations being established in northeastern Dodge County, Wisconsin, and ...
The Unknown God Made Known: Reflections on Ministering to the Biblically Illiterate from Paul's Ministry in Athens
(2013)
The purpose of this paper is to make pastors and their congregations aware of the problem of biblical illiteracy and what they can do in order to better reach out to such people. It will begin with a review of why evangelism ...
The World at Our Doorstep: The Stream of Immigrants Flooding into North America's Largest Cities Demands Our Stronger Commitment to Global City Mission Work
(2013)
Globalization and urbanization are growing trends which present the Christian church with wonderful mission opportunities. Unfortunately, the WELS is not taking full advantage of these opportunities because we are not very ...