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A Literary and Archaeological Study of the Philistines
(B.A.R., 1985)
This study is an analysis of the population and culture of Philistia in the Early Iron Age on the basis of the literary and archaeological evidence. Both the Egyptian records and the Old Testament texts imply that the ...
The Tutors of Northwestern College
(1992)
Brad Wordell examines the history of dorm supervision at Northwestern College, especially the use of tutors which started in 1915. He highlights certain trends such as the use of undergraduates for tutor calls and the ...
Called to Lead: The Authoritative Role of Pastors and Teachers in the Parish According to Call
(Lake Lutheran Teachers' Conference, 1995-02-23)
Pre-Marriage Counseling: Why, How, and for How Long?
(1994)
Pre-Marriage counseling serves such a vital purpose in this world. Why? Because of sin. Perfect love can no longer be achieved since the fall into sin in the Garden of Eden. Family life is on the decline. Good marriages ...
Integrating the New Member
(1979-01-24)
In many denominations, the rate of membership loss is staggering. The same applies to the WELS, despite observing growth in the South Atlantic District. A significant cause of dwindling communicants is members’ inactivity. ...
The Effects of the Age of Pietism on the Lutheran Church
(1991-10-22)
The age of Pietism began with a strength and weakness analysis of a group of Lutheran congregations. Upon their findings, church leaders determined that spiritual renewal was necessary. They first attempted to work through ...
The Pastor's Role in Building Mission Awareness in a Congregation
(1975-01-24)
The 20th century saw astonishing church growth, both in the membership booms of the 50s and 60s and the construction of church buildings. By the end of the century, the trends of growth sharply reversed. In the face of ...
It Is a Sin to Make the Gospel Boring to Our Confirmands
(1982-10-19)
God has called us to communicate the saving truths of his Word to others. He has tasked us not merely to impart knowledge and facts but to lead our students to obey, observe, keep, fulfill, and pay attention to everything ...