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Holy Trinity, Grand Rapids, MI: One of Its Kind
(1983)Keith J. Bilitz’s church history paper explores the founding, growth, and challenges of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Wyoming, Michigan—the only WELS congregation in the Grand Rapids area as of 1983. Established in 1963 ... -
Home Bible Study Groups in the 1990s
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Home Mission Moods and Modes – 125 Years in WELS
(0000)Norman W. Berg’s historical essay traces 125 years of home mission work in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), examining how changing cultural and ecclesiastical moods shaped mission methods while the core ... -
Home Schools
(1)Home schools are not new. The recent growth in home schools and the implications this growth has for our understanding of Christian education and the roles of parents and church in this Christian education, necessitates a ... -
Homiletical Helps for Advent
(0000)Homiletical Helps for Advent offers sermon studies by John C. Jeske, Armin J. Panning, and Richard D. Balge, focusing on Christ’s threefold office—Priest, Prophet, and King. Jeske explores Psalm 110:4, emphasizing Christ’s ... -
Homiletical Helps: Introduction and Conclusion
(0000)If strapped for time when preparing a sermon, the introduction and conclusion are usually the areas that are sacrificed. However, they are two of the most integral portions of a sermon. Professor Dobberstein offers practical ... -
Homiletical Helps: Lenten Preaching
(0000)A short piece, originally printed in WLQ Vol. 84, gives a short history of the Lenten season. It reviews current trends in Lenten preaching while giving tips and warnings about some of their aspects. Key quotes of the ... -
Homiletical-Exegetical Study of Our Preaching Task Based on 1 & 2 Timothy
(1980)Edwin F. Biebert’s essay offers a homiletical and exegetical study of the pastoral preaching task, based on key Pauline texts from 1 and 2 Timothy. Addressing the spiritual and doctrinal responsibilities of the preacher, ... -
Homiletics at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary
(1986)Our seminary trains men to preach and teach the pure word of God. One of the most visible ways a pastor does this is when he preaches to his congregation. Most importantly, the men of the seminary are taught how to properly ... -
Homosexuality and the Christian Counselor
(1987)Abstract: This WLCFS resource offers a theological and pastoral framework for Christian counselors addressing homosexuality. It identifies original sin, poor self-image, confused sex-role identification, masturbation ... -
Honest Preaching: Faithfully Proclaiming the Law for the Sake of the Gospel
(2007)Professor Gurgel makes a strong point for preaching honestly: that is, preaching the Law in undiluted fashion, so it may do its work of convicting sinners of their sin. The heart slain by the Law is aware of its need for ... -
Hong Kong - 1997
(1994)Paul L. Cole’s 1994 church history paper explores the uncertain future of WELS mission work in Hong Kong as the 1997 handover from British to Chinese control approached. The paper provides historical context for Hong Kong’s ...