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An Evaluation of the Lutheran Confessions
(1966)Harold Wicke’s essay, An Evaluation of the Lutheran Confessions, presented at the Arizona–California District Convention in 1966, examines the enduring relevance of the Lutheran Confessions amid modern theological trends ... -
Third Synodical Report...Concerning the True Use of the Means of Grace in the Work of Conversion
(2005)Third Synodical Report of the Canada District of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States, 1882. Translated by Jon Bare, May 6, 2005. -
The WELS in Colorado Springs: The Suspension of Mount Olive Evangelical Lutheran Church
(1988)Chuck Westra’s essay, The WELS in Colorado Springs: The Suspension of Mt. Olive Ev. Luth. Church (1988), recounts the events leading to the suspension of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church from the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran ... -
Thoughts on Objective Justification: Selections from Abraham Calov's Biblia Illustrata
(2014)I selected 2 Corinthians 5:18-19; Romans 3:23-24 4:25, and 5:18-19 for several reasons. First, after scouring through the works of various authors, I found that these passages kept coming up in the discussion about objective ... -
Matthew 28:19 and the Mission of the WELS
(2007)This paper is a detailed examination of the WELS Mission Statement in light of Matthew 28:19. It was written to respond to questions as to whether the current mission statement accurately reflects the doctrines of Scripture ... -
St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church, Oconomowoc, Wisconsin: The First Ten Years
(1984)Arthur D. Callies chronicles the tumultuous early history of St. Matthew Evangelical Lutheran Church in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin, focusing on its formation following a divisive split from St. Paul's congregation in the early ... -
God's Mission: The Means and the Method
(2010)Pastor Westra summarizes his paper as follows, “It is my objective in this paper to examine the tension between an appropriate view of the means of grace and a proper perspective on the methodologies that we use in proclaiming ... -
Building the Body of Christ: A Study of the Assimilation of Members into the Christian Congregation
(1998)New members are flocking to your church because of the good news of Jesus …now what? How do you make them feel like a part of the church’s mission? How do you mesh the new members with the veterans? Westra writes of his ... -
The Role of the Bible Institute in Training Evangelists and an Examination of Alternatives
(1982)Walter W. Westphal’s essay, The Role of the Bible Institute in Training Evangelists and an Examination of Alternatives (1982), evaluates the function of Lutheran Bible Institutes (LBIs) in Central Africa, particularly in ... -
The Augsburg Confession: Article VII
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The Land of Enchantment: Mission Work in the Rio Grande Circuit
(1998)Heath Butler’s essay explores the history, challenges, and blessings of WELS mission work in the Rio Grande Circuit, which spans New Mexico and El Paso, Texas. Beginning in the mid-1960s, the Wisconsin Synod established ... -
A Day in the Light for the Synod of the Northwest
(1981)Carl J. Busse’s essay recounts the theological crisis and doctrinal trials that shook the English Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the Northwest in the 1950s. The essay centers on three pastors—George Crist, John Gerberding, ... -
An Exegetical Study of 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18: With Reference to the Rapture
(1977)Walter W. Westphal’s essay, An Exegetical Study of I Thessalonians 4:13–18 with Reference to the Rapture (1977), provides a detailed analysis of Paul’s teaching on Christ’s return and its implications for eschatology. ... -
Karl F. Krauss: A Personification of the "True Michigan Spirit"
(1990)Mark Buske’s essay presents a biographical tribute to Rev. Karl F. Krauss, a beloved pastor in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod (WELS) who served Emanuel First Lutheran Church in Lansing, Michigan, for 58 years. ... -
Flames Bring Ruin to Church near Ixonia
(2002)James G. Buske’s historical essay recounts the 1926 fire that destroyed St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Ixonia, Wisconsin, and the congregation’s swift and faithful response. Drawing from interviews with lifelong members, ... -
A History of the Lutheran Bible Institute Lilongwe, Malawi, Africa 1981-2003
(2003)Walter W. Westphal’s essay, The Role of the Bible Institute in Training Evangelists and an Examination of Alternatives (1982), evaluates the function of Lutheran Bible Institutes (LBIs) in Central Africa, particularly in ... -
The Use and Non-use of Life Support Systems and/or Treatment Termination-When? Ever? Under What Circumstances?
(1982)Rev. Robert D. Bushaw’s 1982 pastoral essay explores the ethical and theological complexities surrounding life support systems and treatment termination. Drawing from Scripture, medical ethics, and personal pastoral ... -
Burnout: A Pastor's Perspective
(1984)A pastor’s life is not always joy and happiness. Along with the responsibility of serving God’s people comes struggles and heartache. If these pressures continue to build up, the stress could have devastating effects. ... -
The WELS Historical Institute: A "New and Improved" Historical Resource
(1985)Martin O. Westerhaus’s essay, The WELS Historical Institute: A “New and Improved” Historical Resource (1985), chronicles the development of archival and historical preservation efforts within the Wisconsin Evangelical ...