Browsing Senior Theses by Subject "Evangelism"
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Changing Media and the Changeless Message: Sharing the Gospel Through New Media
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)For longer than we may realize, technology has been involved in the transmission of God’s Word. Early Christin communities were united through a piece of technology—a book. During the Reformation, Luther and the other ... -
The Church Intentionally Evangelizing to De-churched, Millennial Families Through the Use of Their Preschool to Make the Family Lifelong Members.
(2017)There is a phenomenon occurring in Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod preschools. Millennial parents who have a church background, but are not currently actively involved in a church, are enrolling their young children ... -
Encountering Authenticity: The Gospel Fills the Needs of a Post-Postmodern Society
(2012)As long as people are sinful, they have spiritual needs which on their own they cannot satiate. Jesus’ gospel of salvation fills those needs. This paper is a study of how Jesus’ gospel applies to the specific spiritual ... -
Encouraging Called Workers to Remain Faithful in Evangelism
(2020)Evangelism is an important part of the church's work. Through evangelism, Christians bring the gospel to the world. This is especially true of called workers. Part of their duties is to do evangelism and train others ... -
The Goal of Evangelism: an Opportunity to Share the Gospel
(2017)Evangelism has taken on many definitions throughout the ages, and much has been said about its origin in meaning. Proselytizing is not as well-known a term, but oddly enough, it has a plethora of definitions. Since the ... -
"How Can They Believe in the One of Whom They Have Not Heard? And How Can They Hear without Someone Preaching to Them?" Evangelizing the Deaf Community by Overcoming the Obstacle of the Spoken Word
(2015)Deaf ministries can be found in almost every church body in the United States. However, less than 10% of deaf people attend church. Evangelism to the deaf community is often hindered because of the communication barrier ... -
Mission Fields in our Midst: A Model for Effective International Student Programs at High Schools of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2022-02-18)The Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) has a unique opportunity to proclaim the gospel to teens from around the world who enroll in its various high schools. In the effort to serve these students faithfully, ... -
Trends is Spanish Language Capability Among Immigrant Children: Effects on Evangelism
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)One challenge for multicultural congregational outreach is the language barrier. Spanish is a growing language in the United States and is also on the rise within WELS congregations. As the church works with Latinos, it ... -
The Unknown God Made Known: Reflections on Ministering to the Biblically Illiterate from Paul's Ministry in Athens
(2013)The purpose of this paper is to make pastors and their congregations aware of the problem of biblical illiteracy and what they can do in order to better reach out to such people. It will begin with a review of why evangelism ... -
The Use of Facebook in Congregational Evangelism: A Practical Plan
(2014)Facebook is used every single day by hundreds of millions worldwide. As soon as they logon, people are viewing dozens of photos, videos, and status updates that their friends are passing around. Imagine if congregation ... -
Using Christian Apologetics in Reaching Out to Postmoderns: Evangelism to a Culture of "Hipsters"
(2013)The purpose of this thesis project was to learn how to efficiently evangelize to Postmoderns, in particular Hipsters. This project does not attempt to define the philosophy of Postmodernism, but rather uses a trial and ... -
When to Tell Them about Jesus: Exploring How Scripture, Communication Theories, and Modern Day Methods Inform the Christian Evangelist
(2017)Christians know what they are supposed to do: Witness to unbelievers. Christians know whom they are supposed to speak about: Jesus. The Great Commission makes their mission and message clear. What is not so clear to ... -
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 ...