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Was the Missouri Synod Charge of Unionism in the Wisconsin Synod in the 1860's Completely Justifiable on the Basis of Historical Evidence?
(1972)David Clark’s 1972 church history thesis examines the Missouri Synod’s accusations of unionism against the Wisconsin Synod during the 1860s. Drawing heavily from J.P. Koehler’s History of the Wisconsin Synod, Clark evaluates ... -
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church (Muskegon, MI)
(2008)This comprehensive history traces the development of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church in Muskegon, Michigan, from its founding in 1923 through 2008. Initially established in Muskegon Heights, the congregation faced early ... -
EF 3090 "Choosing" to Reach Out: St. Marcus Reaches Out with the Milwaukee Parental Choice Program
(2003)Aaron Winkelman’s historical essay chronicles the founding and growth of Bethany Evangelical Lutheran Church in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. Beginning with its first worship service in 1942, the essay traces Bethany’s development ... -
Praising His Grace: The History of the Wisconsin Synod in Japan, 1957-1982, Book II (1957-1971)
(1983)This historical account, authored by David R. Clark, David A. Nottling, and William E. Runke, chronicles the development of the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod’s (WELS) mission in Japan from 1957 to 1971. Following ... -
The Development of Family Ministry at St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Wauwatosa, WI
(1989)Donald Windsperger’s essay documents the development of Family Ministry at St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, from its roots in the 1970s to its flourishing in the late 1980s. Prompted by ... -
Do Roman Catholic and Reformed Celebrate True Communion?
(2001)Transubstantiation and representation are two of the most prevalent misunderstandings of the Bible’s teaching of the Lord’s Supper. Transubstantiation turns the sacrament into a sacrifice on the part of man, while the ... -
Pentecost - In Memory
(1987)Evelyn (Mueller) Wilson’s memoir Pentecost – In Memory recounts her mother’s vivid recollections of Pentecost celebrations in Niederplanitz, Saxony, East Germany. The essay paints a nostalgic portrait of early 20th-century ... -
George Stoeckhardt: A Biography of a German-American Theologian
(1914)Otto Willkomm’s biography of George Stoeckhardt (1842–1913), translated by Thomas R. Ehnert, presents a rich portrait of the influential German-American Lutheran theologian. Tracing Stoeckhardt’s ancestry, education, and ... -
The Gideons
(1973)Every hotel room has a Bible donated by a group called the Gideons. But who is this group and what is their motivation for placing a Bible in every hotel room? This paper offers the historical background to the Bible-based ... -
Secrets to Survival: A History of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Hatchville (Spring Valley), WI
(1987)Joel Willitz’s essay, Secrets to Survival, chronicles the 100-year history of St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hatchville (Spring Valley), Wisconsin. Founded by German Lutheran settlers in 1885, the congregation’s ... -
Spreading the Kingdom of Christ from Household to Household: Is It Being Done?
(1974)John F. Chworowsky’s 1974 paper, presented at the World Mission Seminary Conference in Tsuchiura, Japan, addresses the challenges of personal evangelism among national pastors, particularly in Hong Kong. He critiques the ... -
A Brief History of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Sparta, WI: 1880-1997 – 117 years of God's blessings
(1997)Robert Williams’ historical essay chronicles 117 years of God’s blessings on St. John’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Sparta, Wisconsin, from its founding in 1880 through 1997. The essay traces the congregation’s growth ... -
The Oldest Church in the WELS: A History of St. Paul's in Columbus, OH
(2009)Tim Wilkens’ essay traces the rich and complex history of St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Columbus, Ohio—the oldest congregation in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS), founded in 1821. The essay ... -
Dancing in Lutheran High Schools
(1983)Pastor Chworowsky approaches the topic of dancing with an overview what has been said about it and includes quotes from Walther, Luther, Schuetze, and various others. He references the first dances at Arizona Lutheran ... -
Calvary Ev. Lutheran Church: The "Mundelein Congregation"
(2002)J. Christina’s church history thesis recounts the brief but faithful existence of Calvary Evangelical Lutheran Church in Libertyville and Mundelein, Illinois. Formed in 1964 by members of St. John’s Libertyville who opposed ... -
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 ...