Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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Pastor Muenkel: A Brief History of a Servant of Christ Lutheran Zumbrota
(2004)Nathan Wilke’s essay offers a biographical and congregational history centered on Pastor Herbert Muenkel and his ministry at Christ Lutheran Church in Zumbrota, Minnesota. Serving from 1950 to 1983, Pastor Muenkel is ... -
The Development of Kingdom Work Balance in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(1985)Philip Wilde’s essay explores the historical development of “Kingdom Work Balance” within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), focusing on the tension between worker training and mission outreach. Using a ... -
The Quest for New Treasure Can Be Treacherous
(2008)In this keynote address, Pastor Christie gives a thorough definition of what worship is, and what can be defined as traditional or contemporary. He encourages his readers to use all treasures, old and new, in their worship, ... -
Lutheran Liturgy and Evangelism
(1997)The life of every Christian is to be living sacrifice, out of worship to a good and gracious God. But as Christians gather for public worship in church, what is the point of maintaining Lutheran liturgy? Is it meant to ... -
The Closing of Northwestern Lutheran Academy
(1984)Mark Wilde’s essay examines the history and closure of Northwestern Lutheran Academy (NLA) in Mobridge, South Dakota, a synodical high school operated by the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Founded in 1927 to ... -
Herr Pastor and Papa John: John F. Brenner - a Michigan District Mainstay
(1997)Aaron L. Christie’s essay profiles Pastor John F. Brenner, a long-serving and influential figure in the Michigan District of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Based on a two-hour interview and extensive ... -
Professor Edmund Reim - A Man of Principle
(1990)A Brief Summary of Events Surrounding the Resignation of Professor Reim. -
Crown of Life Evangelical Lutheran Church: Hubertus, Wisconsin
(2002)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 ... -
The Effect of Professor Emeritus David Valleskey's Leadership Model: An Insight to the Pastor's Heart
(2006)James Wilcox’s essay explores the leadership model of Professor Emeritus David Valleskey and its impact on students at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary during his tenure as professor and president (1984–2004). Drawing on ... -
Uncovering Our Calling: Luther's Reformation Re-emphasis on Christian Vocation
(2006)In the 2006 WELS Symposium on the Doctrine of Vocation, Professor Ken Cherney offered this paper, explaining the importance of the this doctrine in the life and teachings of Martin Luther. In his battles with monasticism ... -
When Here Our Pathways Part: An Account of the Dissolution of Fellowship Between St. James Lutheran Church of West St. Paul, MN and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
(2002)David Wietzke’s essay documents the theological and procedural events leading to the dissolution of fellowship between Saint James Lutheran Church (West St. Paul, MN) and the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). ... -
Saving Souls or Stealing Sheep: An Inquiry
(1987)Evangelizing to members of other Christian Church bodies—is it something Wisconsin Synod congregations should be practicing? Ken Cherney weighs the scriptural principals that apply to both sides of this question. He examines ... -
On Bible Translation and Choosing a Bible
(2011)In this Quarterly article Professor Cherney examines the different issues of choosing a Bible translation. He explores the interplay between functional equivalence and formal correspondence, the complexities of what it ... -
The History of WELS Fellowship Relations Since 1963
(1963)Bruce Wietzke’s essay traces the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) fellowship relations from 1963 to the early 1980s, grounded in the synod’s doctrinal principles on church fellowship. Beginning with the ... -
Hidden In Plain Sight: Luther's Doctrine Of Vocation
(0000)The doctrine of vocation was a “jewel forged in Luther’s own conscience, in the fire of his personal battle with monasticism.” In today’s society, this doctrine holds no less value. Christians see that God has called every ... -
God’s Money in God’s Mission: Financial Support and the Minister of the Gospel
(2009)In this essay, Kenneth Cherney makes five points about financial support of ministers: 1) it is not a payment for services rendered; 2) it is provision for needs, since this service precludes them from earning a livelihood ... -
Exegesis of 2 Timothy 4
(1981)Bruce V. Wietzke provides a detailed exegetical study of 2 Timothy 4, emphasizing Paul’s final exhortation to Timothy: “Preach the Word.” The essay outlines the chapter’s structure, beginning with Paul’s solemn charge to ... -
General Linguistics and Some Exegetical Fallacies
(2009)In this Quarterly article Professor Cherney examines the common errors people make during exegesis. He comments on issues such as abuse of etymology, judgments on worldview based on language, focusing too much on individual ... -
Is the Bible the Word of God?
(1970)Ludwig Wiesinger defends the inspiration, inerrancy, and authority of Holy Scripture against modern theological challenges. Responding to claims that the Bible merely contains God’s Word, Wiesinger affirms that Scripture ... -
First Do No Harm: Toward a Philosophy of Ministry for Short-Term Missions
(2008)Prof. Cherney examines the rationale and motivation for sending short-term missionaries: why we send them, whom we should send, and what we send them to do.