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A "Lay Seminary" Develops, Grows, and Endures: A Century of WELS Campus Ministry at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
(2020)September 26, 2020 marks the 100th anniversary of WELS campus ministry in the United States. Over this century, WELS campus ministry has developed into a substantial ministry that serves collegiates at numerous public ... -
Leaving Your Legacy with the Church: Concerning the Use of Endowments Funds for Local Congregations
(2014)Church finances have changed in the last 100 years. While budgets and church ministries may increase, biblical stewardship always remains constant. Yet, it seems that it is becoming more difficult to meet the financial ... -
Lent's Forgotten Joy: Contemporary Depiction and Emotionalization of the Passion History Evaluated in Light of a Literary Analysis of the John 19:1-37 Narrative
(2015)Especially in the past decade with Mel Gibson’s The Passion of the Christ and the tendency to view other passion history videos in congregational settings, American Christianity has seen a rise in the graphic depiction of ... -
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, ... -
Life Between Pride and Despair: Finding a Balance in Pastoral Ministry
(2024)This paper attempts to explore the role of a humble confidence in the pastoral ministry. The research for this paper is based on several books and interviews from experienced pastors, college and seminary professors, ... -
Limits of the Burdens of Oaths and Vows upon Christian Consciences
(2023)Christians, particularly those engaged in public service, at times may be pressured to take actions that do not appear to be God-pleasing, pursuant to the obligations of broadly written oaths required by governmental ... -
Loving my Neighbor from the Voting Booth: The Christian and the Social Contract
(2018)Modern, liberal democracy provides Christians with a unique position in the history of politics: regardless of age, economic status, religion, race, or gender, many in the world today are promised a vote. Voters, in ... -
Lutheran Antiracism: A Scriptural Response to the Writings of Ibram X. Kendi
(2023)There is a desire in our society to find solutions for the divisive issues of race and racism. Popular culture is filled with calls for inclusivity, equity, diversity, and antiracism. One of the leading philosophical voices ... -
The Lutheran Art of Dying: Caring for the Scared with the Certainty of Christ
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)The fear of death is common for all people. Every person will face death at the end of their life. As their church members confront their fears of dying, WELS pastors may find a helpful tool for consolation in the Lutheran ... -
The Lutheran Church Responds to Conflict: The Civil War and Its Issues in Nineteenth Century America
(2015)The American Civil War had profound effect on those who experienced it. Over 600,000 succumbed to disease and warfare as a young nation struggled to define itself amid the day’s most pressing questions. Should slavery ... -
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, ... -
Lutheran Political Resistance: The Magdeburg Confession of 1550 and the Doctrine of the Lesser Magistrate
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)Christians throughout the world can struggle with an unjust government. Scripture is clear that God has established the government for the benefit of society. Yet, there are certainly times that governments have not ruled ... -
The Lutheran Student: Rooted in the Word, Ready for Anything
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)God commands believers in Scripture to instruct children in the knowledge of salvation and his ways. What is the best way to carry out that command? It is easy to see why many Christian churches see the Christian elementary ... -
A Lutheran Translation: The Time is Now
(2017)In recent years, a lot has happened in the Bible translation world. The New International Version pulled their beloved 1984 edition off the shelves, in order to promote their updated 2011 edition. This could have been a ... -
Lutheran Worship and Teens: How Proper Worship Education will Help to Keep our Young People in Church
(2017)The goal of this paper is to answer the following questions: Will better education about Lutheran worship help keep teens in church in the long run? Will educating our youth at a young age about Lutheran worship help edify ... -
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 ... -
Maintaining Joy in Ministry: The Necessity of Vertical Fulfillment and Healthy Horizontal Awareness
(2019)Through his Word, God fills the human heart with a joy that is unlike anything this world has to offer. The pastor, in his calling, is immeasurably blessed to be able to spend the majority of his days reading God’s Word ... -
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 ... -
Making a Pre-Marriage Course that Makes a Difference
(2018)Graduates from Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary will be expected to fulfill all of the roles of pastor which include giving pre-marriage counseling. This is a daunting task for any young, inexperienced pastor. One might borrow ... -
Marriage in the Patriarchal Period and Present-day Lessons for Young Adults
(2013)In Genesis chapter 24, there is a detailed account of how Isaac acquired his wife, Rebekah. This paper demonstrates that the account in Genesis does fit within its historical context of the patriarchal period and there is ...