Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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Birth Control and Abortion
(1973)Presented to the Winnebago Pastoral Conference in 1973, Rev. John P. Brandt’s essay addresses the ethical and pastoral challenges surrounding birth control and abortion from a confessional Lutheran perspective. Brandt ... -
Christian Burial
(1962)Traugott P. Bradtke’s 1962 essay, presented at the West Wisconsin District Convention, offers a comprehensive theological and historical exploration of Christian burial practices. Beginning with ancient Hebrew customs and ... -
Reflections on the Bethany Program
(1990)Jeffrey Bovee’s 1990 essay reflects on the history, impact, and eventual relocation of the Bethany Program of Special Pre-Seminary Ministerial Training within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Originally ... -
Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church: A Fortieth Anniversary History, 1967-2007
(2007)Timothy Bourman’s essay chronicles the 40-year history of Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church in Brookings, South Dakota, from its founding in 1967 to 2007. Beginning with early mission efforts in the 1930s, Bourman ... -
Johann Bading: Leader from Confessional Confession to Confession Practice
(2003)Nathanael Bourman’s essay, Johann Bading: Leader from Confessional Confession to Confessional Practice, explores the pivotal role of Johann Bading in guiding the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) from doctrinal ... -
The Ministry to the Vietnamese at Christ the Lord: A Worthwhile Endeavor
(2007)Jonathan Bourman’s essay chronicles the cross-cultural ministry to Vietnamese immigrants at Christ the Lord Lutheran Church in Houston, led by Pastor James Bourman from 1995 to 2002. Responding to demographic shifts in the ... -
Lutherans Alert-National through Its Publication Exposed the Apostasy Planned for the American Lutheran Church
(1980)James C. Bourman’s essay examines the theological shift within The American Lutheran Church (ALC) during the 1960s and 1970s, as exposed by the publication Lutherans Alert–National (LAN). Bourman details how LAN, founded ... -
Reaching Out with Hope: A History of Outpost's Ministry to Homosexuals
(1987)David P. Bostedt’s essay, Reaching Out with Hope, chronicles the founding and development of Outpost Ministries, a Christian outreach to individuals struggling with homosexuality. Beginning with Robbi Kenney’s personal ... -
EF 3158 Unser Lehrer, Unser Berater, Unser Seelsorger: A Study of Professor Daniel M. Deutschlander and his Lasting Influence on a Generation of WELS Pastors
(2004)John Bortulin’s tribute essay, Unser Lehrer, Unser Berater, Unser Seelsorger, honors Professor Daniel M. Deutschlander’s profound influence on generations of WELS pastors. Drawing from interviews, surveys, and personal ... -
Truth and Lies about Baptism: An Examination of the First Three Questions (With a Cursory Look at Modern Day False Teachings)
(2008)Bortulin examines the first three “questions” about Baptism from Luther’s Small Catechism, as well as some modern-day false teachings about Baptism. -
St. John St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church: A Written History
(2007)Craig Born’s historical essay traces the rich legacy of St. John St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church in Cleveland, Wisconsin, from its origins in the 1860s to the late 20th century. Born recounts the founding of two ... -
Worker Training: Preparing that "Someone Preaching"
(1993)Wayne M. Borgwardt’s essay, presented in 1993, explores the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) worker training system as a Spirit-led response to the biblical mandate in Romans 10:14 and 2 Timothy 2:2. Borgwardt ... -
The Mormons: A Doctrinal Overview
(1981)Wayne M. Borgwardt’s essay offers a comprehensive doctrinal critique of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormons), highlighting its theological divergence from biblical Christianity. Delivered to the Metro ... -
Methods of Birth Control in the Light of Scripture
(1977)Presented to the Fox River Valley Pastoral Conference in 1977, Wayne M. Borgwardt’s essay explores various methods of birth control through the lens of biblical principles. Assuming that contraception is not inherently ... -
Educating for Christian Living in a Humanistic Age
(0000)Wayne M. Borgwardt’s essay addresses the challenges Christian educators face in a culture increasingly influenced by secular humanism. Delivered at the Wisconsin State Teachers’ Conference in 1981, the paper critiques ... -
Contemporary Humanism and the Moral Life
(1987)Wayne H. Borgwardt’s essay critically examines the influence of contemporary secular humanism on moral education and societal values. Delivered to the Metro-South Pastoral Conference in 1987, the paper outlines key tenets ... -
The Apostle Paul as Apologist
(1993)Michael Borgwardt explores the apologetic methods of the Apostle Paul, emphasizing Paul’s use of reason and cultural awareness in proclaiming the gospel. While affirming that faith comes through the Word and not human ... -
Pastor Oscar J. Naumann: A Legacy of Leadership during the Break with Missouri
(1997)John Borgwardt’s essay chronicles the pivotal leadership of Pastor Oscar J. Naumann, president of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) from 1953 to 1979, during the synod’s doctrinal break with the Lutheran ... -
The Erosion of Missouri's Pastoral Education System
(1997)James Borgwardt traces the historical development and gradual decline of the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) pastoral education system. Originally built on a rigorous, church-controlled model emphasizing classical ... -
Justus Heinrich Naumann: Pastor, Missionary, President
(1993)Daniel Borgwardt presents a detailed biographical sketch of Justus Heinrich Naumann (1865–1917), a prominent figure in Lutheran church history. Born in Dresden, Germany, Naumann immigrated to the United States and studied ...