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Putting the Reality in Virtual Reality: A Look at the Viability of Virtual Reality for Applications in Ministry
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
The Christian church has always wrestled with the idea of how best to convey the gospel through media. At this time, virtual reality (VR) is a new frontier of digital communication. Can the church benefit from adopting ...
A Major Homiletical Challenge Facing the Young WELS Pastor In 2022: Sermon Form
(2023)
Young pastors in the WELS face unique homiletical challenges in 2022. A survey was conducted by the author to discern what issues are most prominent from the perspective of the young pastor. The survey revealed that a major ...
Is Anybody Listening? A Study on the Psychology of Attention Span and Practical Steps Pastors Can Take to Capture and Keep Their Listener's Attention During a Sermon
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)
“Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ” (Rom 10:17). Every pastor has the privilege of preaching God’s Word which has the power to create and strengthen ...
Martin Luther--God's Voice
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2017-10-02)
This essay reviews Luther’s ministry as interpreter of the Bible. Topics include: Luther, the university lecturer and cultivator of pastors; Luther the law/gospel preacher; Luther the translator of Scripture; and Luther’s ...
Martin Luther–God's Voice: A Reaction
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2017-10-02)
This is Justin C. Cloute's reaction to Paul O. Wendland's "Martin Luther--God's Voice" for 2017 Symposium on Reformation 500 (Martin Luther).
Christ, the Preacher: Tracing Our Preaching Roots to Jesus
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2014-09-22)
The first essay will examine the biblical mandates to proclaim the Word and offer some examples of sermons in Scripture, as well as the transformation that took place during the Reformation after more than 1,000 years of ...
A Reaction to Pastor Andrew Bauer’s Essay: “An Evaluation of Modern Evangelical Preaching”
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2014-09-22)
This is Paul E. Zell's reaction to Andrew P. Bauer's "An Evaluation of Modern Evangelical Preaching" for 2014 Symposium on Preaching.