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Enduring by His Grace: An Updated History of the Lutheran Evangelical Christian Church in Japan from 1957 Through 2019
(2020)
In 1982 the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod along with the Lutheran Evangelical
Christian Church, the WELS’ sister synod in Japan, celebrated the twenty-fifth anniversary of
mission work in Japan. A history of the ...
From Spener to Stanley: Exploring Pietistic Themes in Modern American Evangelicalism
(2020)
The Pietist movement that took place among German Lutherans in the 17th century was
predicated on a turning inward. Pietists saw moral improvement as the goal of Christianity, and
focused on Christ in us rather than ...
StrengthsFinder and Its Use Within the WELS
(2020)
WELS pastors have a multitude of thoughts about StrengthsFinder. They have a variety of
responses along with different opinions on how it should or shouldn’t be used. This thesis
explores StrengthsFinder as a whole. ...
The Development of Lutheran Preaching: A Review of Select Sermons by Martin Luther, C.F.W. Walther, and Siegbert Becker
(2020)
The phrase Sola Scriptura rings loudly in the minds of Lutheran ministers. Scripture alone is the
means by which God brings his life saving message to all people. Pastors want to rightly handle
the Word of God as they ...
Upon the Lips of Another Christian: Private Confession and Absolution as Described by Lutheran Pastors Today
(2020)
Confessional Lutherans know from Luther’s Small Catechism that private confession and
absolution is good and scriptural, but is it feasible to implement into twenty-first century gospel
ministry? We know our great ...
Chosen By God: Teaching the Doctrine of Election to Encourage our People in Outreach
(2020)
While it is considered by many as a difficult and tricky doctrine, Scripture shows us that election
is nothing to be afraid of. It is the purpose of this thesis to explore the application of this doctrine
to our gospel ...
Occultic Movies and Videos: Affects on Confirmation Students
(2020)
Movies portraying the occult are too numerous to count. Television shows and videos also
fantasize about the supernatural world. The number of confirmation age children encountering
such movies and videos has only ...
Communicating the Importance of Doctrine in a Heterodox Ecumenical Context
(2020)
In a country with a growing population of heterodox ecumenical Christians, a confessional
Lutheran might struggle to communicate the importance of doctrine with a person who sees little
to no need for it. This thesis ...
Multi-Site Ministry: How This Model can Enhance the Ability of WELS Congregations to Adopt a Mission Mindset
(2020)
Multi-site ministry has captivated the attention of congregations in recent decades by showing
the potential for greater impact in surrounding communities. This thesis investigates the nuances
of multi-site ministry ...
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 ...