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ISSUES Spring 2013

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 08:15:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Spring 2013, Vol. 46, No. 2), The Sexual Revolution: How Can the Church Respond?.

Spring 2013 Vol. 46, No. 2

The Sexual Revolution: How Can the Church Respond?

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Editorials

“Reflections" by Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich, President
“Sexuality as a Witness of God's Love" by Deaconess Ruth McDonnell
“What Being 'Pro Life' Truly Means" by Paul Robert Sauer
"Behavioral Safeguards and the Christian University: My Personal Observations about Human Sexuality" by Rev. Dr. Kevin E. Voss

Articles

“The High Cost of the Sexual Revolution" by Dr. Gene Edward Veith, Jr.
“Theological Reflections toward Christian Sexual Ethics" by Rev. Dirk Reek
“Sexuality: What Congregations, Parents, Pastors, and Teachers Need to Teach" by Roger Sonnenberg

Book Reviews

"On the Meaning of Sex" reviewed by Justin Hannemann
"The New Testament on Sexuality" reviewed by Terence R. Groth
"Adam and Eve After the Pill: Paradoxes of the Sexual Revolution" reviewed by Rev. Ryan Matthias
"Clean: A Proven Plan for Men Committed to Sexual Integrity" reviewed by Dr. Paul Vasconcellos
"Surfing for God: Discovering the Divine Desire Beneath Sexual Struggle" reviewed by Dr. Russ Moulds
"Premarital Sex in America: How Young Americans Meet, Mate, and Think about Marrying" reviewed by Dr. Kathy K. Miller

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ISSUES Fall 2012

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:39:00 CST

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Fall 2012, Vol. 46, No. 1), Intentional Family Ministry: A Golden Opportunity.

Fall 2012 Vol. 46, No. 1

Intentional Family Ministry: A Golden Opportunity

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Editorials

“Reflections" by Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich, President
“Is Family Ministry Different from Ministry?” by Dr. Kathy Miller
“The Redemption of Family” by Bob Fossum and Robin Fossum
"The Big Hairy Monster Under the Pew” by Steve Henderson

Articles

“Family: The New Mission Field” by David J. Ludwig
“The Greatest Family Legacy: Nuturing a Healthy Person of Faith" By Roland Martinson
“How Do the Scriptures View Families?” by Kevin Kohnke
"An Intentional Ministry--Family Ministry" by Roger Sonnenberg
"Certification for Intentional Family Ministry" by Michael Walcheski

Book Reviews

Ryan Matthias reviews “Vibrant Faith in the Congregation”
"God's Design for His Daughters" Reviewed by Christine Blanke
"Laughter in the Walls" Reviewed by Terence R. Groth

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ISSUES Summer 2012

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:25:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Summer 2012, Vol. 45, No. 3), Needed: Marriage Education!.

Summer 2012 Vol. 45, No. 3

Needed: Marriage Education!

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Editorials

“Reflections" by Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich, President
“Marriage . . . It Happens?” by Sarah Sprague
“Marriage as Vocation” by Gene Edward Veith
Needed: Holistic Marriage Education” by Mark Dahn

Articles

“How Emerging Adults View Marriage and Sexuality” by Justin Hannemann
“The Two Shall Become One Flesh.” What Does This Mean? By Dr. Paul Vasconcellos
“How Congregations Can Be Proactive and Evangelical in Marriage Education” by Todd A. Biermann

Book Reviews

Jeremy Pera reviews “The State of Our Unions: Marriage in America 2011.”
Gene Edward Veith Jr. and Mary J. Moerbe’s Family Vocation: God’s Calling in Marriage, Parenting, and Childhood. Reviewed by Brent Howard
W. Kim Halford’s Marriage and Relationship Education: What Works and How to Provide It. Reviewed by Janette C. Borst.

DVD Reviews

Tim and LeAnn Radkey, Carl and Heidi Roth, and Robert C. Baker’s Marriage by God’s Design reviewed by Rev. Dr. David J. Ludwig
David J Ludwig’s The Power of WE reviewed by Rev. Dr. David J. Ludwig

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ISSUES Spring 2012

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 12:19:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Spring 2012, Vol. 45, No. 2), Transforming Congregational Education.

Spring 2012 Vol. 45, No. 2

Transforming Congregational Education

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Educating All of God's People: What Can Help?" by Dr. David Belasic
"An Educational Paradigm that Will Truly Transform" by Dr. Thomas Korcok

Articles

“The State of Education in Congregations of the LCMS” by Mark Blanke
“The Critical Role of Education in a Congregation's Mission: Congragation and Family Together” by John W. Oberdeck
“Restructuring Congregational Education” by Dean Hansen
“Transformations in Congregations through Bible Study” by Dr. Joel Heck

Book Reviews

John Roberto's Faith Formation 2020: Designing the Future of Faith Formation reviewed by Carl Eliason
Kenda Creasy Dean's Almost Christian: What the Faith of Our Teenagers Is Telling the American Church reviewed by Emily Norman
Thomas Korcok's Lutheran Education: From Wittenberg to the Future reviewed by C. Matthew Phillips, Ph. D.

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ISSUES Fall 2011

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 09:56:00 CST

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Fall 2011, Vol. 45, No. 1), Revitalizing Congregations: A High Priority?

Fall 2011, Vol. 45, No. 1

Revitalizing Congregations: A High Priority?

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Paying Attention to Vital Signs!" by Rev. Dr. David Belasic
"URGENT!!" by Rev. Richard Boring
"Why Church Revitalization is Needed" by Dr. William Utech

Articles

“Demographics and Transforming Congregations” by Rev. Jeffrey Miller
“Revitalization: A God Idea!” by Dr. Robert Newton
“How Revitalization Can Happen” by Rev. Dr. Terry Tieman

Book Reviews

David N. Mosser's (ed.) Transitions: Leading Churches Through Change. reviewed by Rev. Dr. Alan Harre
Scott Wilson's Steering Through Chaos reviewed by Rev. Brad Evan Birtell
Peter L. Steinke's A Door Set Open: Grounding Change in Mission and Hope reviewed by Judy Bartels

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ISSUES Spring 2011

Mon, 09 May 2011 16:49:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Spring 2011, Vol. 44, No. 2), Perspectives on Human Beginnings.

Spring 2011 Vol. 44, No. 2

Perspectives on Human Beginnings

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Do You Know Where You Are From?" by Rev. Paul T. McCain
"Human Beginnings: Seven Issues" by Dr. Russ Moulds
"Christ, the Centre That Holds" by Dr. Angus Menuge

Articles

“Science & Theology: Two Ways of Knowing” by Dr. Jack M. Schultz
“Human Beginnings: Biblical Perspectives” by Dr. Joel D. Heck
“Human Beginnings: LCMS Perspective” by Dr. Robert Weise
“Human Beginnings: Evolutionary Perspectives” by Dr. Roderick B. Soper
“Human Beginnings: Creation Research Society Perspectives” by Dr. Erich A. von Fange
“Human Beginnings: Intelligent Design Perspective” by Dr. John C. Jurchen
“Teaching about Science & Religion in Lutheran Classrooms” by Dr. Brent Royuk

Book Reviews

John C. Lennox's God’s Undertaker: Has Science Buried God? reviewed by Dr. Kristy M. Jurchen
Brad Alles' Life’s Big Questions, God’s Big Answers reviewed by Dr. Bernard Bull

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ISSUES Fall 2010

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 13:27:00 CST

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Fall 2010, Vol. 44, No. 1), Missional Lutheran Education.

Fall 2010, Vol. 44, No. 1

Is Technology Essential in Teaching the Faith?

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Musings on Media" by Rev. Kenneth Klaus
"Technology Should Get Out of the Way" by Rev. Bob Lail
"Technology, Only the Means in the Educational Mission" by Rev. Paul Holtorf

Articles

"Why is the Question, 'What is the Role of Technology in Faith Formation?' Important?" by Dr. Richard Richter
"Is it OK To Be a Technology Illiterate Teacher of the Faith? 'YES!'" by Dr. Renea Gernant
"Is it OK To Be a Technology Illiterate Teacher of the Faith? 'No!'" by Dr. Michael Uden and Dr. Bernard Bull

Book reviews

John G. Palfrey and Urs Gasser's Born Digital: Understanding the First Generation of Digital Natives by Nancy Elwell, Ph.D.
Dwight J. Friesen's Thy Kingdom Connected: What the Church Can Learn from Facebook, the Internet, and Other Networks by Rev. Jeff Scheich
Douglas Estes's SimChuch: Being the Church in the Digital World by Rev. James R. Gimbel, Ph.D.

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ISSUES Spring 2010

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:39:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Spring 2010, Vol. 43, No. 2), Missional Lutheran Education

Spring 2010, Vol. 43, No. 2

Missional Lutheran Education

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Rev. Dr. Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Intruder Alert" by Tim Rippstein
"A Leaky Roof" by Alaina Kleinbeck
"Missiodoctrinology" by Dr. Richard Carter

Articles

"What is Missional Lutheran Education?" by Rev. Paul Huneke and Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn
"Missional Education" by Rev. Scott Snow
"Confirmation: An Outreach Ministry?!" by Rev. Dr. Marvin Bergman

Book reviews

Klaus Detlev Schulz's Mission from the Cross: The Lutheran Theology of Mission Dr. Yohannes Mengsteab
John A. Maxfield's (ed.) Mission Accomplished?: Challenges to and Opportunities for Lutheran Missions in the 21st Century by Rev. Richard Boring

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ISSUES Fall 2009

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:36:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Fall 2009, Vol. 43, No. 1) How DCE Ministry Expands the Church's Mission

Fall 2009, Vol. 43, No. 1

How DCE Ministry Expands the Church's Mission

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"The Value in Giving 'C's'" by Dr. Dave Ebeling
"The I.R.S. of DCE Ministry" by Jason Schleicher
"Christian education is a gift of a life. Eternal life!" by Dr. Thad Warren

Articles

"From Yesterday to Today: A Historical Perspective of DCE Ministry Contributions to the Church's Mission" by Dr. Leroy Wilke
"Challenges Facing DCE Ministry" by David Weidner
"DCE Ministry: A Catalyst for Advancing the Church's Mission" by Mark Blanke

Book Reviews

David Kinnaman and Gabe Lyon's Unchristian: What A New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity ... And Why It Matters. by Leah Abel
Chap and Dee Clark's Disconnected by Dave Frank
Michael Horton's Christless Christianity: The Alternative Gospel of the American Church by Bill Prann

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ISSUES Winter 2008

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:35:00 CDT

Download a PDF version of Issues Winter 2008, Vol. 42, No. 3 Called Church Workers: Do We Know How To Nurture?

Winter 2008, Vol. 42, No. 3

Called Church Workers: Do We Know How To Nurture?

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Growing in Christ's Love" by Barb Hoier
"Care for Others and Self" by Rev. Martin Homan
"The Theology of Rest" by Rev. Jeff Meyers

Articles

"Stress in the Lives of Church Workers" by Mark Rockenbach
"Ways of Nurturing Church Workers in High Stress Environments" by Randall Schroeder
"What Does a Congregation's Call and Promise of Supporting a Church Worker Mean?" by Rick Marrs

Book Reviews

Rev. Bo Giertz's To Live with Christ by Mr. Tim Rippstein
Brian Rosner's The Consolation of Theology by Rev. Arnold Jurchen
Henri Nouwen's In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Dr. Eunice Goldgrabe

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ISSUES Fall 2008

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:32:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Fall 2008, Vol. 42, No. 2) Engaging Worshipers Through Music

Fall 2008, Vol. 42, No. 2

Engaging Worshipers Through Music

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Spectators or Participants?" by Amy Kopecky
"Are We Following Luther or Arminius?" by Dr. Joseph Herl

Articles

"Challenges in Engaging Worshipers Through Music" by Jon D. Jordening
"The Church's Song: Getting to the Heart of the Matter" by Carl Schalk
"Music in Our Brain:Music as a Central Cognitive Property" by Robert Sylwester
"Music Education That's Needed in the Church" by Janet Muth

Book Reviews

Daniel J. Levitin's This Is Your Brain on Music by Dr. David Held
Joseph Herl's Worship Wars in Early Luthernism by Dr. C. Matthew Phillips

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ISSUES Spring 2008

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:29:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Spring 2008, Vol. 42, No. 1), The State & Future of Schools in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

Spring 2008, Vol. 42, No. 1

The State & Future of Schools in The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"The Greatest Job in the World" by Dr. James D. Juergensen
"The Future of Lutheran High Schools" by Dan Gehrke
"The Joy of Serving in Lutheran Schools" by Dave Koopman

Articles

"The State of Early Childhood Education in the LCMS" by Judith Christian
"Lutheran Elementary Schools: Opportunities and Challenges" by Bill Cochran
"'Where Do We Go From Here?' The Future of Lutheran Secondary Schools" by Ross E. Stueber

Book Reviews

Russ Moulds' excerpt of A Teacher of the Church by Dr. Mark Blanke
Louis Fischer, David Schimmel, and Leslie R. Stellman's Teachers and the Law by Dr. Ron Bork
Gene Frost's Learning from the Best: Growing Greatness in the Christian School by Beth Royuk Pester, Adjunct Instructor

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ISSUES Winter 2007

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:26:00 CDT

Download a PDF version of Issues (Winter 2007, Vol. 41, No. 3) From Maintenance to Mission: Changing the Paradigm

Winter 2007, Vol. 41, No. 3

From Maintenance to Mission: Changing the Paradigm

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Editorials

'Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Mission is the Ministry" by Gary Schultz
"Our Greatest Challenge" by The Rev. Paul Huneke and The Rev. Dr. Anthony Steinbronn
"Jesus' Ministry" by The Rev. Charles Blanco

Articles

"Marks and Assests of a Maintenance Congregation" by Richard Boring
"Mission and Maintenance, Good and Bad, in the Book of Acts" by Jeffrey A. Oschwald
"The Great Commissions: Given to Whom???" by Robert D. Newton
"Moving From Maintenance to Mission: How Can This Happen?" by Michael R. Ruhl

Book Reviews

Craig Jutila, Jim Wideman, and Pat Verbal's Children's Ministry in the 21rst Century by Dr. Rebecca Fisher
Chap Clark and Kara Powell's Deep Ministry in a Shallow World by Alaina Kleinbeck
Christian and Amy Piatt's My Space to Sacred Space by John Rasmussen
Bible Work's BibleWorks7. Software for Biblical Exegesis and Research by The Rev. Dirk Reek

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ISSUES Fall 2007

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:24:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Fall 2007, Vol. 41, No. 2), Ministry Among the Generations

Fall 2007, Vol. 41, No. 2

Ministry Among the Generations

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"'Carving Out' Ministries" by Rev. David Wesche
"Ministry Among Generations" by Dr. Kathy Miller
"Three Challenges of Intergenerational Ministry" by Rev. Don Hinchey

Articles

"Ministry Among the Generations: Challenges and Opportunities" by Terry Dittmer
"What Unites the Generations: Biblical Perspectives" by Michael Middendorf
"Being an Intergenerational Congregation" by Christine Ross

Book Reviews

D. A. Carson's Becoming Conversant with the Emerging Church. Understanding a Movement and Its Implications by Rev. Terence R. Groth
Gary L. McIntosh's One Church, Four Generations: Understanding and Reaching All Ages in Your Church by Dr. Craig Oldenburg

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ISSUES Spring 2007

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:21:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Spring 2007, Vol. 41, No. 1), The Coming Age Wave: Are We Ready?

Spring 2007, Vol. 41, No. 1

The Coming Age Wave: Are We Ready?

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Age-Wave Concerns" by Dr. Renea Gernant
"The 'Age Wave' and the Church" by Arthur J. Constien
"I Have a Dream" by the Rev. Walter M. Schoedel

Articles

"The Age Tsunami and 21st Century Congregations" by Cliff Pederson
"Age-Wave Adults: Faith Challenges and Opportunities" by Dr. Marvin Bergman
"The Graying and Greening of the Church" by Dr. Shirley Bergman

Book Reviews

Kathy Black's and Heather Murray Elkins' Wising Up: Ritual Resources for Women of Faith in Their Journey of Aging by Martha Fick
William Wolfram's Regarding the Cross by Richard Wiegmann
Lynne Hugo's Where the Trail Grows Faint: A Year in the Life of a Therapy Dog Team by Dr. Lisa Ashby

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ISSUES Winter 2006

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:20:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Winter 2006, Vol. 40, No. 3), Church Worker Indebtedness: A Search for Solutions

Winter 2006, Vol. 40, No. 3

Church Worker Indebtedness: A Search for Solutions

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"The Laborer is Worthy of His Wages" by the Rev. Dr. L. Dean Hempelmann
"The Cost of a Church University Education" by Kim Marxhausen
"Living a Simple Life" by Mark Cheney

Articles

"Church Worker Indebtedness: What Research Tells Us" by Roland Lovstad
"The Financial Support of Church Workers: Theological Perspectives" by Dr. David Peter
"Now What?" by Rev. David Muench

Personal Reflections

Needed: Fair Compensation by Anonymous
Financial Challenges of a Lutheran Educator … Time for a Union? by Gary Spieler
God Always Provides by Anonymous

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ISSUES Fall 2006

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 16:12:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Fall 2006, Vol. 40, No. 2), The Power of the Visual Arts in Communicating the Gospel

Fall 2006, Vol. 40, No. 2

The Power of the Visual Arts in Communicating the Gospel

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"That You Might See with the Eyes of Your Heart" by Rev. Howard Patten
"The Eye of the Beholder" by Rev. David Block
"What Does Jesus’ Body Look Like?" by Karl Fay, Concordia Seminary Student
"A Return to Old Models?" by Dr. Joseph Herl

Articles

"Couldn’t This Have Been Sold and the Money Given to the Poor?" by James Wetzstein
"The Silent Witness: The Visual Arts in the Service of the Church" by Kenneth Schmidt
"Toward a Visual Rhetoric of the Gospel" by Paul Berkbigler & Bruce Creed

Book Reviews

Frank Burch Brown's Good Taste, Bad Taste, and Christian Taste: Aesthetics in Religious Life by Professor Daniel A. Siedell
David W. Eggebrecht's Spirit in Drama: A Practical Guide for Churches and Schools by Dr. Mira Wiegmann
Michael Bausch's Silver Screen, Sacred Story: Using Multimedia in Worship by Peter Wille

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ISSUES Spring 2006

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:42:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Spring 2006, Vol. 40, No. 1), Campus Ministries: Challenges and Opportunities

Spring 2006, Vol. 40, No. 1

Campus Ministries: Challenges and Opportunities

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Lest We Miss the Opportunity" by Rev. Carl Selle
"Campus Ministry: Connecting Students and Adults" by Rev. Mark Heilman
"Ivy League Campuses: A Mission Field of Great Importance" by Dr. George Kirkup
"Campus Ministry, A Must" by Rev. Dirk Reek

Articles

"A Huge Mission Field—The Millennials" by Greg Witto
"Who Will Support Campus Ministries?" by Rev. Greg Fairow
"Campus Ministries: The Search for New Models" by Rev. Kent Pierce

Book Reviews

Theophil Janzow's Servant for Jesus’ Sake by Rev. L. R. Schnake
William Wolfram's Regarding the Cross by Richard Wiegmann
Kenda Creasy Dean's Practicing Passion by Rev. Wes “Bo” Baumeister

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ISSUES Winter 2005

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:39:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Winter 2005, Vol. 39, No. 3), Religious Expression in the Public Square

Winter 2005, Vol. 39, No. 3

Religious Expression in the Public Square

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Editorials

"Reflections" by Brian L. Friedrich, President
"Religious Expression in the Public Square" by Dr. Martin E. Marty
"The Church in the Public Square" by Dr. Jerrald Pfabe
"Defense of the Faith or Engagement with the World: Keeping the Two Kingdoms in Perspective" by Dr. Eric J. Moeller

Articles

"The Left and Right Hands of God: Getting a Grip on the Public Square" by Russ Moulds
"The Missouri Synod in the Public Square: Some Historical Perspectives" by David A. Lumpp
"How the ACLU Views Religious Expression in the Public Square" by Tim Butz

Book Reviews

David L. Adams' and Ken Schurb's (Eds.) The Anonymous God: the church confronts civil religion and American society by Russ Moulds
Jim Wallis' God’s Politics: Why the Right Gets It Wrong and the Left Doesn’t Get It by Kory Bajus
Roy Moore's So Help Me God: The Ten Commandments, Judicial Tyranny, and the Battle for Religious Freedom by Madeline Roebke, J.D.

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ISSUES Fall 2005

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:34:00 CDT

Download a complete PDF version of Issues (Fall 2005, Vol. 39, No. 2), Ablaze!: Origins, Theology, Structure, Impact

Fall 2005, Vol. 39, No. 2

Ablaze!: Origins, Theology, Structure, Impact

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Editorials

"Waking a 'Sleeping Giant'" by Cheryl Dart
"Ablaze! Being Held Accountable for Doctrine and Practice" by Dr. William W. Schumacher
"Ablaze! In Foreign Fields" by Dr. Allan H. Schmidt
"The Most Challenging Mission of All" by Dr. Renea Gernant

Articles

"Ablaze!—A Theology of Mission in Action" by Dr. Robert Scudieri
"Ablaze!: Strategy and Structure" by Dr. Daniel L. Mattson
"How Ablaze! Impacts Culture" by Rev. Russell L. Sommerfeld

Book reviews

Steve Rundle's and Tom Steffen's Great Commission Companies: The Emerging Role of Business in Mission by Dr. Stan Obermueller
Mitri Raheb's Bethlehem Besieged by Donald and Margaret Hinchey
Samuel Escobar's The New Global Mission: The Gospel from Everywhere to Everyone by Thomas A. Krenzke

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