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An Assessment of Cultural Differences Among Pastors for Effective Pastoral Leadership
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
A review of current Lutheran literature demonstrates that limited material is available regarding cross-cultural leadership methods the pastor considers in his cross-cultural ministry setting. Additionally, a traditional ...
Free at Heart: A Lutheran Response to Writings on Biblical Masculinity by David Clines and John Eldredge
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
Many have attempted to construct a definition for biblical masculinity. From Bernard of Clairvaux to John Eldredge, Christian men have struggled with the question, “What does it take to be truly masculine in God’s eyes?” ...
You Need to Repent: What Repentance Is and its Implications for Life and Ministry
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
This thesis began primarily as a doctrinal endeavor to deepen my knowledge of biblical repentance, but at a certain point, my focus began shifting towards how all the information I was learning might be applied. I became ...
To Dance or Not To Dance: Exploring Considerations to Determine How Dance Can Belong in the Church as a Welcome Worship Practice
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
Dance can become a respectable and godly practice in churches when understood and approached with the right considerations. This thesis seeks to expand churches’ perspectives about dance in two major ways. First, to recognize ...
Let the Gospel Predominate: Exercising Evangelical Patience in the Growth of New Christians
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
Jesus promises that the gospel will work to change hearts, and changed hearts eventually lead to fruits of faith, but the timeline and visible results involved in this spiritual transformation can vary greatly. As a result, ...
A Slave Story: A Historical Survey of American Slavery and Christianity
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
This thesis is not an exhaustive history of the life of slaves. It does not examine Indian slaves, child labor, or indentured servants. It does not speak on racism in the modern era. While it may make brief excursions, its ...
Digging Up the Past: How Christian Responses to the 1918 Influenza Epidemic Influence the Church's Approach to Modern Pandemics
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
This thesis examines the words and actions of Christians during the 1918 Spanish Flu epidemic and the strain of influenza which they faced. By doing so, parallels are drawn to the modern pandemic of COVID-19, to determine ...
Evangelical Listening: Listening Skills can create Strong Opportunities to Share the Gospel
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
One-on-one communication has the power to change how people perceive each other and their message. Listening is a vital skill in communication, but people may be more concerned about speaking when they should begin with ...
Stained-Glass Windows in WELS: Artistic Whimsy or Authentic Witness?
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
Stained-glass windows have been a practical and useful staple in the buildings of the Christian church for over a thousand years. The WELS is a beneficiary of this rich heritage. Although many WELS congregations have this ...
Ein Kleines Theologisches Wörterbuch
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-04)