Collection of Historical Essays http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4 2026-04-14T23:26:02Z 2026-04-14T23:26:02Z Krueger, Brian http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7647 2025-03-06T19:25:26Z 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z

EF 3107 Interview of Pastor Alfred Walther Krueger, Brian

2003-01-01T00:00:00Z Stuebs, Joel http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7646 2025-03-06T19:23:17Z 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z

EF 3096 To aspiring young ministers_ a history of Arden Stuebs Stuebs, Joel

2004-01-01T00:00:00Z Frey, Aaron C. http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7645 2025-03-11T20:45:02Z 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z

EF 2980 Conrad Frey Interview Frey, Aaron C.

1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Wilke, Chip http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7644 2025-09-16T18:46:58Z 2001-05-01T00:00:00Z

EF 2970 The Ministry of WELS Planned Giving Wilke, Chip Chip Wilke’s essay provides an overview of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) ministry of planned giving, based on research and an interview with a WELS counselor. Established by synod resolution, the ministry aims to serve members with the Gospel, encourage generosity, and assist in making planned gifts to congregations, synod, and affiliated agencies. A planned gift is defined as any carefully considered donation—current or deferred—that involves professional or advisory assistance and aligns with estate and financial planning. Wilke highlights the ministry’s value in offering Christian stewardship guidance from counselors who share WELS beliefs and motivations. The essay notes that seventeen counselors, including pastors, teachers, and laymen, serve across twelve districts and meet regularly for study, skill development, and fellowship. Wilke concludes by affirming the ministry’s role in supporting missions and other church work, and shares his personal experience of receiving help in preparing a will. —Abstract generated by Microsoft Copilot (GPT-4)

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