Major Applied Projects from 2024
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
There Is A Place For You and Your Little Ones: Homiletics and Liturgy in View of Pregnancy Loss, Joseph Michael Baumgarten
Medical Leave and Unrealistic Ministry Expectations a Study at Zion Lutheran Church, Aaron G. Flatau
Hospitality: Areas That Are Effective in Creating a Desire for a Visitor to Connect to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, Brent M. Hartwig
A Companion Guide for the Discipleship to Missional Community (D2MC) Program, Jedidiah T. Maschke
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
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
Children Are a Heritage from the Lord: A Procreation-Centric Approach to Christian Marriage and Family Education, Nicholas Lee Hagerman
Major Applied Projects from 2021
Adult Catechesis: Cognition and Application for the Christian Life, Jason D. Gudim
Perfect Love Casts out Fear: Exploring the Effectiveness of a Person-Centered Disability Awareness Seminar in a Congregational Setting, Joshua H. Jones
Gospel Impact and Stewardship Tool (Gist): Visual Mapping to Discover Gospel Imperatives for Strategic Ministry Decisions, Martin Edward Lee
A BIBLE STUDY SERIES: THE FAMILY-CENTERED, CHURCH-SUPPORTED PARADIGM SHIFT FOR RAISING CHILDREN IN THE FAITH AT SALEM LUTHERAN CHURCH, Michael J. Nielsen
In Search of the Best Practices in Preaching on Christian Stewardship, Mitchel Schuessler
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
Deepening Our Welcome- Embracing Relational Hospitality in Our Homes, Rance Settle
Major Applied Projects from 2019
Congregational Stewardship Education Following a Capital Campaign, Thomas Heren
"Using Luther’s Small Catechism as a Family Devotional" A Study of Family Prayer at Messiah Lutheran Church Hays, Kansas 2018, Rocco Mallardi
Overcoming Barriers: Helping Navy Chaplains Understand the Need and Implementation of Self-Care, Carl Muehler
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
Stimulating Growth in Missional Understanding and Participation, David Benson
Exploring What it Means to be a Faithful Christian in Twenty-First Century America, Scott Busacker
Best Practices in LCMS Congregational Mergers into Multisite Ministries, Brian Hesse
Developing a Mentor-Method of Evangelism at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Rolla, Missouri, Nathan Kuhlman
In Search of Best Devotional Practices in Relation to the Practice of Preaching, Jason Wagner
Major Applied Projects from 2017
Empowering a Local Church to Reflect Revelation 7_9 Unity through Multi-Ethnic, Bilingual, Combined Worship, Mark Bowditch
A Congregational & Legal Study in the Practice of Hospitality at Faith Community Center, Lacey, Washington, Matthew Henry
“Developing an Effective Divorce Recovery Ministry”, Kirk Hille
Training Pastors as Steward Leaders, Wayne Knolhoff
Spiritual Leadership Training Model: Using Learning Communities to Disciple Leaders in a Congregational Setting, Kent Pierce
Expository Preaching at the Dawn of the Reformation: An Evaluation of Martin Luther as Preacher in Light of Modern Expository Theory, Randall Rozelle
Major Applied Projects from 2016
The Household Prayers of Doctor Martin Luther and Daily Devotion at Zion Lutheran Church in Wausau, Wisconsin, Steven Gjerde
Recurring Characters as Benefits in Applying God’s Word, Daniel Hahn
Using World Café Methodology for Affective Change, Stephen Rynearson
Formulating an Effective Means of Bringing More Adult Males into Active Participation in the Church, Nicholas Salifu
Advancing the Cause of the Gospel Pastoral Blogging by Luther’s Heirs, Robert Stroud
Worship and Devotion, Eric Tritten
Major Applied Projects from 2015
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
The Deaf Can Hear the Word of God, John Reinke
Doctrine as Pastoral Care at Bethel Lutheran, Gurnee, Illinois, to Support Members Who are in Multi-Denominational Settings, Benjamin Squires
Partners in the Gospel: A Study in Dual and Multi-parish Ministry, Paul Winningham
Major Applied Projects from 2014
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
Pastor is as Pastor Does – 2KF Ministry Model, Martin Brauer
A Discipleship Workshop for Trinity Lutheran Church, Walnut Creek, California, David Moore
Christian Navy Chaplains and the Challenge of Expanding Religious Pluralism, Timothy Oswald
Becoming Lutheran: Exploring the Journey of American Evangelicals into Confessional Lutheran Thought, Matthew Richard
Major Applied Projects from 2012
Short-Term Overseas Mission Trips An Opportunity for Training in Local Outreach, Paul Biber
The Effect Of Study Bibles On Bible Study, Matthew Hoehner
Aligning Mission Expectations and Practice in a Denominational Context, John Mehl
Engaging Ecclesia: A Model for Training and Leading Circuits to Engage in Mission as Ecclesia, Jeffrey Shearier
Major Applied Projects from 2011
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
When Vocations Collide_ a study of the process of developing a military mobilization agreement, Mark Moreno
Major Applied Projects from 2010
Teaching Conflict Reconciliaton to Those Who Use Technological Communication - A Ministry for Postmodern People, Jeffrey E. Skopak
Major Applied Projects from 2009
In Honor of the Unknown God-Preaching the Character of God in a Post-Christian World, Scott Ardavanis
Equipping Christians with Effective Evangelism Strategies for Arab Shi'a Muslims in North America, Elie B. Hasbani
Household Worship, Sung Joon Hong
How a Hearer Listens to a Sermon: Setting the Presuppositions of the "Second Text", Jeffery D. Nehrt
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
Integrating Theology and Psychology in Pastoral Counseling Practice, David M. Scheider
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
Humor in Preaching: Its Effects and Guidelines for its Beneficial Use, Antonin Troup
A New Paradigm for Pastoral Care: An Interactive Application of Ephesians 4:11-15, Tim R. Watson
Practical Application in Christ Centered Preaching, Daniel J. Weyerhaeuser
The Use of Eternal Life Metaphors in the Funeral Sermon as a Means of Grace, Daniel A. Wonderly
Major Applied Projects from 2008
Small Group Ministry in the Context of a Lutheran High School, Jon K. Anderson
An Exposition of the Book of Titus with a Missiological Perspective, Roger G. Johansen
Health in the Parish - Resolving Conflict in Today's Church, Paul E. Meyer
Concordia at Christ Lutheran Church: Introducing the Lutheran Confessions to a Lutheran Congregation, Philip G. Quardokus
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
Preaching Martin Luther's Small Catechism at The Fort Knox Lutheran Service, David Karl Jacob
Enhancing Integration of Psychological and Theological Reflection on Caregiving Practice: Implications for CPE Curricula, David R. Jenkins
Fifth Commandment You Shall Not Murder! Catechesis- A Pastoral Care Strategy for the Lutheran Marine Recruit, Mark J. Logid
The Strategic Ministry Planning Decision, Mitchell E. Otto
Preparing Thinking Christians to Survive and Thrive in a Culture of Choice, Scott Sommerfeld
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
Developing and Implementing a Lifestyle Evangelism Culture, Ronald A. Bogs
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
Biblical Storytelling and Preaching, Dennis J. Goff
The Use of Children's Liturgy in Teaching Worship to the Preliterate, Scott Lemmerman
Examine, Understand, and Address the Attitudes the Fathers of St. John's Lutheran Church of Durand, Wisconsin Have toward Worship, Daniel M. Pfaffe
The Effectiveness of Illustrations in Preaching: Understanding and Retaining Biblical Truths, Ronald Rall
Toward a More Helpful Preaching Technique in the Nursing Home, Keith Schweitzer
Development of a Servant Leadership Training Process for Elected Board Chairpersons, Larry Tieman
Major Applied Projects from 2005
The Impact of Visual Aids on Memory in Preaching, Curtis Deterding
Living With Dying — A Pastoral and Congregational Guide, Kristian Kincaid
The Recovery of Memorization in Confirmation: A Study of Junior Confirmation at Concordia Lutheran Church, Geneseo, Illinois, Daniel Olson
Lutheran Day School Operation: Financial Stewardship Implications, Thomas Radtke
The Effectiveness of the Ascension Bible Institute in Preparing Lay People for Ministry in the Church, Charles Spomer
