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A Concise History of St. John's Lutheran Church, East Mequon, Wisconsin
(1978)Mark Braun’s 1978 essay presents a concise history of St. John’s Lutheran Church in East Mequon, Wisconsin. Tracing its origins to the 1839 immigration of confessional Lutherans led by Pastor Grabau, the essay outlines the ... -
What is the Nature of Truth?
(1970)Missouri Synod layman, Marcus Braun examines the concept of “truth” from both ‘conservative’ and ‘liberal’ perspectives and encourages the reader toward a more moderate approach. Beginning with a philosophical definition, ... -
We Have This Ministry: Ministerial Expectations for the 21st Century
(1994)1995 brought about a period of change in the WELS’ worker training system, as Northwestern College and Doctor Martin Luther College amalgamated, and people looked ahead to the 21st Century. With this paper, Pastor Braun ... -
The Preacher and Personal Finances
(1981)John A. Braun’s 1981 essay, The Preacher and Personal Finances, addresses the complex relationship between pastors and their financial compensation. Presented at a missionaries’ conference, the paper explores societal ... -
The Gospel Is the Power God Gives Us To Do His Work
(2005)John Braun discusses the power and purpose the gospel gives to the public ministry. He examines other methods that have been used, but reasserts for his readers that only the gospel will lead the faithful to heaven. -
Some Concerns for the Public Ministry
(1984)John A. Braun’s 1984 essay, Some Concerns for the Public Ministry, offers a candid and wide-ranging reflection on challenges faced by pastors and teachers in the Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod. Drawing from personal ... -
Thy Kingdom Come
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The Missionary
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The ILCW Series and the Old Testament
(0000)After noting that Old Testament based sermons are preached in a ratio of 1:5 to New Testament sermons even though the Old Testament is 2/3 of the Bible, this short essay details some of the efforts of ILCW and recent books ... -
The Challenge Before Us
(2001)At a 2001 retreat for the WELS Board of World Missions, E. H. Wendland encourages eager mission zeal as he recounts the blessings of the past (when he was part of the beginning board and as a missionary), as he remarks on ... -
Romans
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Pietism's World Mission Enterprise
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Our Synod's First Mission Overseas
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