How should we deal with people who have been baptized in non-traditional ways? Not only does Professor Gurgel tackle this question, but he also dives deep into the doctrine of baptism and the word to understand the underlying ...

Good preaching has always been vital to the health of Christ's church. hl order to strengthen preaching, this project designed a comprehensive program in continuing education in preaching for pastors of the Wisconsin ...

Professor Gurgel, on behalf of the faculty of Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, presents an answer to two questions: How does the current synodical crisis highlight for us the spiritual issues we must address if we are faithfully ...

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 ...

Professor Gurgel asserts that in deliberating over a choice between two valid and legitimate divine calls, that is, between “good” and “good,” we should make use of God’s gift of reason, the advice of our brothers and ...

In this presentation Professor Gurgel emphasizes the importance of nurturing our own faith before we can minister to others. He cuts to the heart with many quotes from Scripture and from others and heals with the gospel. ...

An essay to prepare brothers in pastoral ministry for developing a spiritual and professional growth plan. The audio file is read by Jasper Sellnow.

Professor Gurgel has prepared these four essays for his continuing education classes on a called worker's devotional life. The essays include Part 1: Drawing Our Devotional Life from the Gospel, Part 2: Growing in the Gift ...