http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/4 Collection of Historical Essays Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:29:11 GMT 2026-04-14T23:29:11Z http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7647 EF 3107 Interview of Pastor Alfred Walther Krueger, Brian Wed, 01 Jan 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7647 2003-01-01T00:00:00Z http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7646 EF 3096 To aspiring young ministers_ a history of Arden Stuebs Stuebs, Joel Thu, 01 Jan 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7646 2004-01-01T00:00:00Z http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7645 EF 2980 Conrad Frey Interview Frey, Aaron C. Thu, 01 Jan 1998 00:00:00 GMT http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7645 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7644 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) Tue, 01 May 2001 00:00:00 GMT http://essays.wls.edu:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/7644 2001-05-01T00:00:00Z