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A History of WELS Special Ministries
(1989)Alfons L. Woldt’s essay traces the development of special ministries within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), emphasizing both historical roots and organizational evolution. Beginning with early intersynodical ... -
The Biblical Basis for Evangelism
(1975)David A. Witte’s essay offers a thorough exegetical study of the biblical foundation for evangelism, focusing on the active Greek verbs used in Scripture to describe the proclamation of the Gospel. Beginning with the Great ... -
The Biblical Basis for Evangelism: A Review of the Great Commission with Special Emphasis on the Active Greek Verbs that Indicate a Speaking of the Gospel Message
(1978)David Witte’s essay offers a comprehensive exegetical study of the biblical foundation for evangelism, focusing on the active Greek verbs used in Scripture to describe the proclamation of the Gospel. Beginning with the ... -
Personal Evangelism
(1975)In this practical and motivational presentation, Pastor David Witte explores the concept and necessity of personal evangelism within the Christian life. He clarifies misconceptions about evangelism, emphasizing that it is ... -
Personal Evangelism
(1975)The file WittePersonal.pdf is a duplicate or alternate version of WittePersonalEvangelism.pdf, containing the same presentation by Pastor David Witte on personal evangelism delivered at the Lake Lutheran Teachers’ Conference ... -
Reaching Muslims With the Gospel
(2002)They may be your neighbors or your coworkers, but no matter what the context, they are people in desperate need of hearing about their Savior. Muslims are a unique group in the category of “all people” with whom the Gospel ... -
A Happy Union: The Merger of Gloria Dei and Bethesda Lutheran Churches
(1990)This historical study recounts the unique merger of Gloria Dei and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Milwaukee, the first such union within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Gloria Dei began as a suburban mission ... -
Moving into Malawi: A History of the First Years of the Wisconsin Synod's Mission Work in Malawi with Personal Perspective from Missionary Raymond Cox
(2002)Justin C. Cloute’s church history paper recounts the early years of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s mission work in Malawi, focusing on the period from 1961 to 1970 and highlighting the contributions of Missionary ... -
The Origin and Terminology of the Nicene Creed
(1977)In this paper, James Cloute uses a variety of sources to trace the formulation of the Nicene Creed. He debunks a theory that the creed is nothing more than a revised version of the Caesarian Creed, and then after examining ... -
Exegesis of Isaiah 53
(1969)This historical study recounts the unique merger of Gloria Dei and Bethesda Lutheran Churches in Milwaukee, the first such union within the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS). Gloria Dei began as a suburban mission ... -
The Von Briesens - Wisconsin Synod Attorneys
(1985)Samuel M. Clemons’ 1985 church history paper traces the longstanding relationship between the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) and the Milwaukee-based law firm of von Briesen and Redmond, S.C. Spanning three ... -
Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church Fort Atkinson, WI
(2004)This congregational history traces the development of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin, from its founding in 1942 to the early 2000s. Initiated by the WELS District Mission Board, Bethany ... -
Samuel the Prophet: Old Testament Model for New Testament Preachers
(1995)At a crucial point in Israel’s history, Samuel served not only as Israel’s final judge, but also fulfilled the duties of prophet and priest. He truly was a great leader of the Israelite people. Pastors also are placed into ... -
An Overview of Wisconsin Synod Congregations in West-Central Wisconsin from 1859 to 1900
(1982)This historical overview traces the development of Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) congregations in West-Central Wisconsin between 1859 and 1900. The paper begins with a demographic survey of early settlers—German ... -
St. Paul's Ethic of Becoming All Things to All Men
(1990)Two very specific cultures made up a majority of the Christian churches in the New Testament era post Christ: Jewish converts and Gentile believers. Our present day congregations are also made up of a wide variety of ... -
A Potpourri for Church Elders
(1974)As a leader in the congregation, a pastor will always want to enable his members to succeed in whatever area of service they are functioning. This is especially true of training a congregation’s elders. An elder doesn’t ...