Anthony Brinkman’s essay traces the development of the Lutheran Children’s Friend Society (LCFS) of Wisconsin from its founding in 1896 to its status in the early 1980s. Established to provide foster care for homeless, ...

Dr. Wendler discusses the following topics regarding his outlook on education in the 1990’s and the 21st century: societal trends; criticisms, both general and specific, of American education; and educational trends. ...

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 ...

Philip Wilde’s essay explores the historical development of “Kingdom Work Balance” within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), focusing on the tension between worker training and mission outreach. Using a ...