Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary: Recent submissions
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The Mission Efforts of the Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Synod in the Chaco Province of Argentina
(1991)Mark Aufdemberge’s essay, The Mission Efforts of the Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Synod in the Chaco Province of Argentina: 1941–1953, explores the historical, cultural, and missionary journey of Slovak Lutherans in northern ... -
The Problems Facing a Pastor's Wife Today
(0000)“To find out how a pastor’s life is going, you have to talk first to his wife and then to him.” Ronald Ash did his homework when he wrote this essay. Not only did he look at national clergy statistics, but he also sent ... -
Luther's Small Catechism and the Heidelberg Catechism- The Continuing Struggle: The Catechism's Role as a Confessional Document
(0000)Ulrich Asendorf’s essay, Luther’s Small Catechism and the Heidelberg Catechism—The Continuing Struggle, explores the theological and confessional distinctions between Lutheran and Calvinist traditions. He contrasts Luther’s ... -
The Controversy Regarding the Doctrine of the Antichrist in the Synodical Conference
(1994)Matthew R. Arnold’s essay, The Controversy Regarding the Doctrine of the Antichrist in the Synodical Conference, explores theological tensions within the Evangelical Lutheran Synodical Conference over the identification ... -
Parish Education in the WELS and its Growing Importance Today
(1992)Steve Arndt’s essay explores the historical development and contemporary significance of parish education within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), focusing on Christian day schools and Sunday schools. Beginning ... -
The ROC: The History of the Watertown Recreation & Outreach Center...Connecting Teens to the ROCK through the ROC
(2004)Shaun Arndt’s essay, The History of the Watertown Recreation & Outreach Center, chronicles the founding and development of the ROC, a unique youth ministry initiative by four WELS congregations in Watertown, Wisconsin. ... -
"What Are Those Feeble Ones Doing?"
(2002)Kenneth R. Arndt reflects on the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) historic 1961 decision to suspend fellowship with the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS), a move that many feared would cripple the small ... -
Lutheran Vestments in Modern Times: Legacy Lost, or Pomp and its Circumstance?
(1989)David P. Arndt explores the historical and theological significance of clerical vestments within Lutheranism, tracing their origins from ancient Roman attire to their symbolic use in the early church and subsequent evolution. ... -
Good Shepherd – 35 Years of God's Blessings
(1986)This historical essay chronicles the founding and growth of Good Shepherd Evangelical Lutheran Church in West Bend, Wisconsin, from its beginnings as a mission in 1950 to its flourishing congregation in 1986. Andresen ... -
The Influence of Pietism and Rationalism upon the Distinctively Lutheran Theology of Worship
(1988)M.W. Anderson’s 1988 essay critically examines how Pietism and Rationalism influenced Lutheran worship, particularly through the development and adoption of the Common Service. Anderson argues that the Common Service, ... -
Redeemed Reconciled And Cleansed (An Exegetical Study Of Colossians 1:13-23)
(0000)The pictures are beautiful – how the Bible describes what Jesus did for us. This essay focuses on the words “redeemed, reconciled, and cleansed.” The author uses Colossians 1:13-23 along with many other citations of scripture ... -
How the Truth is Conveyed
(1976)The Bible is God’s word of truth. This does not need to be proven. When it comes to how the Bible comes to us however, some clarification may be necessary. Pastor Anderson beautifully explains how God’s word has passed ... -
The Slovak Synod's Position and Role in the Synodical Conference from 1950-1963
(1975)Dean Lee Anderson’s essay critically examines the Slovak Synod’s doctrinal stance and mediating role within the Synodical Conference during a period of theological tension from 1950 to 1963. While often perceived as a ... -
The Early History of St. Paul's Ev. Lutheran Congregation, East Troy, Wisconsin
(1982)This essay traces the formative years of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Congregation in East Troy, Wisconsin, from its origins in 1874 as St. John's congregation through its reorganization in 1880 and subsequent development. ... -
The Pastor's Self-Communion
(1981)Maybe you are among the many who have never thought about pastors giving themselves communion. The author admits that he was in that category. In preparing this essay, he found an article entitled, “Self-Communion by the ... -
Grace and Peace: The Election Controversy in Oshkosh, WI
(1975)Paul W. Alliet’s essay, Grace and Peace: The Election Controversy in Oshkosh, explores the local impact of the broader Synodical Conference election controversy of the 1880s. While the theological debate was largely shaped ... -
Pastor Nidaira and the Zushi Mission: An Interview
(2000)Anthony Allard’s 2000 interview with Pastor Nidaira offers a detailed look into the Lutheran Evangelical Christian Church’s (LECC) mission work in Zushi, Japan. Conducted in Japanese and translated into English, the interview ... -
When Is a Person a Separatist?
(0000)In this essay, P.G. Albrecht explores the biblical doctrine of separation, distinguishing between faithful separatism—obedience to God’s Word—and sinful separatism—division without scriptural warrant. Drawing on examples ... -
Positive Thinking and Possibility Thinking in the Church: What Does Scripture Say?
(1988)Dr. Norman Vincent Peale and Dr. Robert Schuller have had a huge impact on evangelicalism in America. This essay explores their teachings about Christian thinking in light of Scripture. It compares their popular ideas with ... -
One Born Out of Due Time: Marcus Albrecht and the Protes'tant Conference
(1982)Michael J. Albrecht’s 1982 senior church history paper explores the life and convictions of his uncle, Pastor Marcus Albrecht, and the broader context of the Protestant Conference’s separation from the Wisconsin Evangelical ...