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A Pastor’s Daily Struggle as Both Sinner and Saint to Strive for Excellence while Avoiding Perfectionism
(2017)
In a world where pastors are expected to complete an infinite number of tasks and do all of them to the highest degree, these expectations can affect a pastor both mentally and physically. The pressures pastors experience ...
Using Andragogy to Integrate Assimilation and Bible Information Course
(2017)
In Bible Information Course (BIC), non-Christians interested in Christianity are met head on with the gospel. In the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), most congregations implement a 10-20 lesson BIC. This ...
What Does This Mean—The Connection Between Debriefing and Spiritual Growth
(2017)
In this thesis, the author will make the case that debriefing is a powerful tool for spiritual growth. Debriefing is a process that allows concrete experiences to be turned into abstract information that can be used in ...
The Sacrifices of God: the Broken Heart in the Psalms
(2017)
The term “broken heart” appears seven times in the Old Testament. It is notable that four of the seven occurrences are in the Psalms. The phrase is included in three Davidic psalms (34, 51, 69) and one untitled psalm (147). ...
WELS Outreach in Las Vegas: Moving Forward with the Gospel by Looking at the Past and Present
(2017)
It may be surprising to hear that there are seven Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) churches in Sin City, USA. With the possibility of a new mission start in the Southwest part of the Las Vegas valley, the total ...
Meaningful Preaching on the First Commandment for Teens
(2018)
Attention spans are short. Distractions are screaming for acknowledgment. Listening to an entire sermon is difficult. This may not be true for an entire congregation, but it might be a commonality among many people. When ...
Crisis Counseling and the Lutheran Pastor and Congregation
(2018)
Crisis is an unavoidable part of life in a world damaged by sin. A pastor and congregation must be prepared to help fellow believers through crises. This thesis will first seek to explain the factors that lead up to a ...
Encouraged by the Evidence: Preaching the Gospel Motivation Strategy found in First John
(2018)
What motivates believers? The gospel, of course—the good news about the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. But when preachers use the same stock gospel phrases week after week in the sanctification-focused segments ...
Martin Luther and the Happy Inconsistency
(2018)
This study explores some of the significant historical events in Martin Luther’s life that
provide insight into his understanding and application of the term “happy inconsistency.” It is
specific to Luther’s interactions ...
The Proper Distinction Between Antilegomena and Homologoumena: Its History and Application
(2019)
Orthodox Lutherans have varied in how they treat the antilegomena. Martin Chemnitz believed the antilegomena should not be used to establish doctrine. This was the practice in the Wisconsin Synod until not too long ago. ...