Professor Wendland examines the biblical basis for cross-cultural ministry (the “why?” and the “what?” given us in Scripture), the gospel message Christ told us to bring to every people and nation. He then presents some ...

In this pastoral conference paper, Professor Richard D. Balge explores the biblical foundations and practical implications of cross-cultural and multicultural ministry, drawing extensively from the New Testament. He ...

Chris J. Christenson’s essay recounts the history of Crown of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hubertus, Wisconsin, from its founding in 1969 through 2002. Born during a time of national unrest, the congregation began ...

Ernst Wendland outlines the major themes/roots which characterize Lutheran missiology. They include the doctrine of justification by faith, the priesthood of all believers, the sacraments, distinction between law and gospel, ...

This article serves as an introduction to a series of exegetical articles of the chief passages of Scripture which deal with "ministry." What are the main problem areas and disputed issues? What is the status of ...

Many Christological heresies find their roots in the ancient church, whether it is the teachings of the Ebionites from the first century or the Dynamic Monarchians from the third century. Though these false teachings may ...