Preached on October 6, 2007, James J. Westendorf’s sermon on Acts 1:1–5 underscores the necessity of thorough pastoral training. Using Jesus’ forty-day post-resurrection instruction as a model, Westendorf argues that future ...

In Commitment to Pastoral Education, Prof. John M. Brenner presents a comprehensive historical and theological analysis of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s dedication to training pastors. Tracing developments ...