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Major Applied Projects from 2024

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The Congregation in All Her Glory: How the History of the Association of Free Lutheran Congregations (AFLC) Can Be Used to Teach Free and Living Church Polity, Stephen Mark Mundfrom

Major Applied Projects from 2023

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Positive Factors Related to the Decision to Study for the Office of the Ministry by Men of the Lutheran Synod of Nicaragua (Iglesia Luterana Sínodo de Nicaragua/Lutheran Church—Canada), Edmund Auger

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There Is A Place For You and Your Little Ones: Homiletics and Liturgy in View of Pregnancy Loss, Joseph Michael Baumgarten

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Medical Leave and Unrealistic Ministry Expectations a Study at Zion Lutheran Church, Aaron G. Flatau

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Hospitality: Areas That Are Effective in Creating a Desire for a Visitor to Connect to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brent M. Hartwig

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Discovering the Means to Provide Mentorship for Post-seminary Pastoral Formation from Apprentice to Craftsman: A Pastoral Journey, Paul Hass

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A Companion Guide for the Discipleship to Missional Community (D2MC) Program, Jedidiah T. Maschke

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The Dwell Bible Listening App as an Effective Tool to Habituate Daily Bible Engagement in the Local Congregation, Daniel Russell Prugh

Major Applied Projects from 2022

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God’s Plan For Life: Training Drill Sergeants to Better Serve Their Neighbor by Developing Moral Character Utilizing the “Transformational Moral Leadership” Model, Matthew Christensen

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Children Are a Heritage from the Lord: A Procreation-Centric Approach to Christian Marriage and Family Education, Nicholas Lee Hagerman

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Pastoral Care for National Guard and Reserve: Using Bible Study to Equip National Guard and Reserve to Navigate through the Blessings and Burdens of Civilian-Military Vocations, David Schleusener

Major Applied Projects from 2021

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Adult Catechesis: Cognition and Application for the Christian Life, Jason D. Gudim

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Perfect Love Casts out Fear: Exploring the Effectiveness of a Person-Centered Disability Awareness Seminar in a Congregational Setting, Joshua H. Jones

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Gospel Impact and Stewardship Tool (Gist): Visual Mapping to Discover Gospel Imperatives for Strategic Ministry Decisions, Martin Edward Lee

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A BIBLE STUDY SERIES: THE FAMILY-CENTERED, CHURCH-SUPPORTED PARADIGM SHIFT FOR RAISING CHILDREN IN THE FAITH AT SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, Michael J. Nielsen

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In Search of the Best Practices in Preaching on Christian Stewardship, Mitchel Schuessler

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Equipping Lay Elders with the Spiritual Care Skills of Active Listening, Sharing Scripture, Offering Prayer, and Providing Follow Up at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Wood River, IL, David Martin Arthur Schultz

Major Applied Projects from 2020

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Practical Implications of Resurrection Theology at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois and Risen Christ Lutheran Church, Davenport, Iowa, David Jacob

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Impact of Elder Training in Law and Gospel Discernment, Christian Vocation, and Two Kingdom Theology at Grace Lutheran Church Woodbridge, Virginia, Lannon Martin

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Deepening Our Welcome- Embracing Relational Hospitality in Our Homes, Rance Settle

Major Applied Projects from 2019

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Congregational Stewardship Education Following a Capital Campaign, Thomas Heren

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"Using Luther’s Small Catechism as a Family Devotional" A Study of Family Prayer at Messiah Lutheran Church Hays, Kansas 2018, Rocco Mallardi

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Overcoming Barriers: Helping Navy Chaplains Understand the Need and Implementation of Self-Care, Carl Muehler

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Theological and Financial Integrity in Church Budgeting: A Study of the Effects of Budget Theory Education Using a Two Kinds of Righteousness Framework, R. Brian Stolarczyk

Major Applied Projects from 2018

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Stimulating Growth in Missional Understanding and Participation, David Benson

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Exploring What it Means to be a Faithful Christian in Twenty-First Century America, Scott Busacker

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Best Practices in LCMS Congregational Mergers into Multisite Ministries, Brian Hesse

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Developing a Mentor-Method of Evangelism at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rolla, Missouri, Nathan Kuhlman

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In Search of Best Devotional Practices in Relation to the Practice of Preaching, Jason Wagner

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Interpreting Short Term Mission for Long Term Discipleship Creating a Standardized Short Term Mission Experience Training Manual for Hales Corners Lutheran Church, Chrisitan Wood

Major Applied Projects from 2017

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Empowering a Local Church to Reflect Revelation 7_9 Unity through Multi-Ethnic, Bilingual, Combined Worship, Mark Bowditch

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Proposals for the Development of Strategies, Including Workshops, to Advance Unity and Harmony Concerning Charismatic Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Ethiopian Evangelical Church, Hailu Bulaka

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A Congregational & Legal Study in the Practice of Hospitality at Faith Community Center, Lacey, Washington, Matthew Henry

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“Developing an Effective Divorce Recovery Ministry”, Kirk Hille

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Training Pastors as Steward Leaders, Wayne Knolhoff

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The Culture of Life and Life’s Resources: A Study of the Effects of Intentional Whole Life Stewardship Education on the Stewardship Culture of St. John Lutheran Church of Plymouth, Wisconsin, Nathan Meador

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Spiritual Leadership Training Model: Using Learning Communities to Disciple Leaders in a Congregational Setting, Kent Pierce

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Expository Preaching at the Dawn of the Reformation: An Evaluation of Martin Luther as Preacher in Light of Modern Expository Theory, Randall Rozelle

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Cultivating Cultural Competence among the Leadership of a Multi-Ethnic Congregation for Zion Lutheran Church, Oneida Wisconsin, Mark Schumm

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An Examination of the Teaching of Missional Concepts of Christian Discipleship and their Potential for Creating an Attitudinal Change at Berea Lutheran Church, Richfield, Minnesota, Kevin Tiaden

Major Applied Projects from 2016

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The Household Prayers of Doctor Martin Luther and Daily Devotion at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wisconsin, Steven Gjerde

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Recurring Characters as Benefits in Applying God’s Word, Daniel Hahn

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Using World Café Methodology for Affective Change, Stephen Rynearson

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Formulating an Effective Means of Bringing More Adult Males into Active Participation in the Church, Nicholas Salifu

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Advancing the Cause of the Gospel Pastoral Blogging by Luther’s Heirs, Robert Stroud

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Worship and Devotion, Eric Tritten

Major Applied Projects from 2015

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The Importance of Ritual in Helping Heal Veterans Who Suffer with PTSD/Moral Injury: A Chaplain’s Role in the Body of the Church, Matthew Prince

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The Deaf Can Hear the Word of God, John Reinke

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Doctrine as Pastoral Care at Bethel Lutheran, Gurnee, Illinois, to Support Members Who are in Multi-Denominational Settings, Benjamin Squires

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Partners in the Gospel: A Study in Dual and Multi-parish Ministry, Paul Winningham

Major Applied Projects from 2014

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Reaching the Community through Childcare: A Plan to Use Early Childhood Centers to Assimilate Members into Resurrection Lutheran Church in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Christopher Ascher

Major Applied Projects from 2013

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Pastor is as Pastor Does – 2KF Ministry Model, Martin Brauer

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A Discipleship Workshop for Trinity Lutheran Church, Walnut Creek, California, David Moore

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Christian Navy Chaplains and the Challenge of Expanding Religious Pluralism, Timothy Oswald

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Becoming Lutheran: Exploring the Journey of American Evangelicals into Confessional Lutheran Thought, Matthew Richard

Major Applied Projects from 2012

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Short-Term Overseas Mission Trips An Opportunity for Training in Local Outreach, Paul Biber

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The Effect Of Study Bibles On Bible Study, Matthew Hoehner

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Aligning Mission Expectations and Practice in a Denominational Context, John Mehl

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A Virtue Ethic for the Twenty-First Century Warrior: Teaching Natural Law Through the Declaration of Independence and the Gettsyburg Address, Ryan Rupe

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Engaging Ecclesia: A Model for Training and Leading Circuits to Engage in Mission as Ecclesia, Jeffrey Shearier

Major Applied Projects from 2011

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Autonomy or Multi-Site? A Policy Capturing Study of Two Models of Church Planting for the Guidance of Future Site Planting at Ascension Lutheran Church, Wichita, Kansas, Michael Bingenheimer

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When Vocations Collide_ a study of the process of developing a military mobilization agreement, Mark Moreno

Major Applied Projects from 2010

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Teaching Conflict Reconciliaton to Those Who Use Technological Communication - A Ministry for Postmodern People, Jeffrey E. Skopak

Major Applied Projects from 2009

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In Honor of the Unknown God-Preaching the Character of God in a Post-Christian World, Scott Ardavanis

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Equipping Christians with Effective Evangelism Strategies for Arab Shi'a Muslims in North America, Elie B. Hasbani

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Household Worship, Sung Joon Hong

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How a Hearer Listens to a Sermon: Setting the Presuppositions of the "Second Text", Jeffery D. Nehrt

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What is Expected of Pastoral Care in the Twenty-first Century Lutheran Church its Measures and its Myths: A Confessional Lutheran Perspective, Roger C. Paavola

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Workshop in Narrative Preaching- An Added Approach for the Pulpits of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Brazil, Ely Prieto

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Fishing for Men While Fishing With Men- Relationships Built Through Recreational Experiences as a Tool for Effective Evangelism in Contemporary American Culture, Jonathan Rockey

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Integrating Theology and Psychology in Pastoral Counseling Practice, David M. Scheider

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An Evaluation of China's Three Self Patriotic Movement in the Reform Era: Affinities and Differences with its Counterpart Under Mao, Kwuang-Fo Kurt Teng

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Humor in Preaching: Its Effects and Guidelines for its Beneficial Use, Antonin Troup

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A New Paradigm for Pastoral Care: An Interactive Application of Ephesians 4:11-15, Tim R. Watson

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Practical Application in Christ Centered Preaching, Daniel J. Weyerhaeuser

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The Use of Eternal Life Metaphors in the Funeral Sermon as a Means of Grace, Daniel A. Wonderly

Major Applied Projects from 2008

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Small Group Ministry in the Context of a Lutheran High School, Jon K. Anderson

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An Exposition of the Book of Titus with a Missiological Perspective, Roger G. Johansen

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Health in the Parish - Resolving Conflict in Today's Church, Paul E. Meyer

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Concordia at Christ Lutheran Church: Introducing the Lutheran Confessions to a Lutheran Congregation, Philip G. Quardokus

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A Witness Workshop Based on the Christian Doctrine of Vocation and Informed By the Two Kinds of Righteousness, Dean Rothchild

Major Applied Projects from 2007

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Preaching Martin Luther's Small Catechism at The Fort Knox Lutheran Service, David Karl Jacob

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Enhancing Integration of Psychological and Theological Reflection on Caregiving Practice: Implications for CPE Curricula, David R. Jenkins

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Fifth Commandment You Shall Not Murder! Catechesis- A Pastoral Care Strategy for the Lutheran Marine Recruit, Mark J. Logid

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The Strategic Ministry Planning Decision, Mitchell E. Otto

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Preparing Thinking Christians to Survive and Thrive in a Culture of Choice, Scott Sommerfeld

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The Use of Cinema as Contemporary Metaphor Sources in Assisting Lutheran High North, Houston, Texas, Students in Understanding and Using Gospel Metaphors, Donn Paul Williams

Major Applied Projects from 2006

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Developing and Implementing a Lifestyle Evangelism Culture, Ronald A. Bogs

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Reclaiming Responsibility For The Great Commission An Evaluation of Traditional Missions with Focus on How the Local Church Can Reclaim its Responsibility for the Missions Process, Glenn W. Jr. Bromewell

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Biblical Storytelling and Preaching, Dennis J. Goff

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The Use of Children's Liturgy in Teaching Worship to the Preliterate, Scott Lemmerman

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Examine, Understand, and Address the Attitudes the Fathers of St. John's Lutheran Church of Durand, Wisconsin Have toward Worship, Daniel M. Pfaffe

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The Effectiveness of Illustrations in Preaching: Understanding and Retaining Biblical Truths, Ronald Rall

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Toward a More Helpful Preaching Technique in the Nursing Home, Keith Schweitzer

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Development of a Servant Leadership Training Process for Elected Board Chairpersons, Larry Tieman

Major Applied Projects from 2005

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The Impact of Visual Aids on Memory in Preaching, Curtis Deterding

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Living With Dying — A Pastoral and Congregational Guide, Kristian Kincaid

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The Recovery of Memorization in Confirmation: A Study of Junior Confirmation at Concordia Lutheran Church, Geneseo, Illinois, Daniel Olson

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Lutheran Day School Operation: Financial Stewardship Implications, Thomas Radtke

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The Effectiveness of the Ascension Bible Institute in Preparing Lay People for Ministry in the Church, Charles Spomer