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The Church as the Body of Christ: System Theory and the Church
(2020)
This paper presents a brief overview of system theory and showcases the possible strengths and
weaknesses of system theory applied to the church. It sets forth system theory as a viable option
regarding church ...
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 Study of WELS Students and Campus Ministry
(2020)
Why don’t WELS college students join WELS campus ministries? This question is one that
many people may be asking. Instead of joining our campus ministries many of them end up
joining non-WELS heterodox Christian groups. ...
The Impassibly Passionate God: An Apology for an Emotional God; an Apologetic for Suffering and Evil
(2019)
The Problem of Suffering and Evil causes believer and unbeliever alike to question whether God (if there even is a God) is all-loving. This theodicy prompts a twofold question pertaining to God’s ontology: can we properly ...
An Assessment of Cultural Differences Among Pastors for Effective Pastoral Leadership
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
A review of current Lutheran literature demonstrates that limited material is available regarding cross-cultural leadership methods the pastor considers in his cross-cultural ministry setting. Additionally, a traditional ...
Free at Heart: A Lutheran Response to Writings on Biblical Masculinity by David Clines and John Eldredge
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
Many have attempted to construct a definition for biblical masculinity. From Bernard of Clairvaux to John Eldredge, Christian men have struggled with the question, “What does it take to be truly masculine in God’s eyes?” ...
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 ...
To Dance or Not To Dance: Exploring Considerations to Determine How Dance Can Belong in the Church as a Welcome Worship Practice
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
Dance can become a respectable and godly practice in churches when understood and approached with the right considerations. This thesis seeks to expand churches’ perspectives about dance in two major ways. First, to recognize ...
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, ...
A Slave Story: A Historical Survey of American Slavery and Christianity
(Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, 2021-02-19)
This thesis is not an exhaustive history of the life of slaves. It does not examine Indian slaves, child labor, or indentured servants. It does not speak on racism in the modern era. While it may make brief excursions, its ...