The Word of God is all that is needed to convert people from unbelievers to believers. But throughout the history of the Christian Church, music has been used as a tool to aid the proclamation of the Gospel. This thesis ...

Freedom of speech is the subject of intense discussion in our society and the world in general. There are many who may come to similar conclusions to where we will be led by Scripture, but we must recognize where they are ...

In our Lutheran circles, Islam remains largely a misunderstood religion. That hermeneutics and exegesis are practiced consciously among Muslims with the sacred text of the Qur’an (also spelled Koran) does not seem logical, ...

This thesis investigates the proper use of the various roles of the missionary. These roles are the missionary as pastor and the missionary as mentor. Used appropriately, the missionary can proceed with his goal of ...

Continuing Education (CE) is an effective means by which pastors can grow spiritually, professionally, and personally. Survey results find that 100% of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) pastors have participated ...

“The home-going pastor makes a church-going people.” This advice has been given to pastors for more than 150 years, but is it true, relevant, or even practical for a 21st century pastor to conduct regular personal visits ...

The feminist movement’s influence reaches across today’s culture and into the church. There is a stark contrast between modern society and the Bible’s teaching of the roles of men and women. This can be tremendously difficult ...

The theory of evolution has had a major impact on society. It is taught in our public schools and it is widely accepted within the scientific community. This theory has even greatly impacted the body of believers. Some ...

Since the 1970s, near death literature has proliferated on library shelves and even the shelves of Lutherans. In recent years some of these books, such as 90 Minutes in Heaven and Heaven is for Real, have enjoyed widespread ...

It is no secret that the Church faces an uphill battle as it seeks to handle the tough topic of homosexuality. In addition to the inherent difficulty and complexity of the issue, Christians have often failed in their ...