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An Investigation Of The Factors Of Persuasion In The Sermons Of Dr Walter A Maier, Lester Zeitler
An Investigation Of The Factors Of Persuasion In The Sermons Of Dr Walter A Maier, Lester Zeitler
Master of Sacred Theology Thesis
The scope of this investigation, however, is confined only to the preaching on the program; more exactly, the preaching of Dr. Walter A. Maier. The specific purpose is to search out those factors of persuasion in the radio sermons of Dr. Maier which may so largely help to account for his success in preaching the Gospel. The object is to figure out the secret of his effectiveness as Andrew Blackwood suggests: "Study the methods of the radio preacher whom your thoughtful laymen enjoy, and figure out the secrets of his effectiveness. You will find that he depends mainly on being …
The Prayer Life Of St. Paul, Donald Walter Balster
The Prayer Life Of St. Paul, Donald Walter Balster
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this thesis is to correlate, catalog, and analyze all references to prayer in the Pauline Epistles and the Book of Acts. The Apostle's prayers and commands to pray give insight into his prayer life and point up the Christ-centeredness of his faith.
The Place Of Fund-Raising In The Program Of Women's Organizations In The Lutheran Church, Philip C. Gehlhar
The Place Of Fund-Raising In The Program Of Women's Organizations In The Lutheran Church, Philip C. Gehlhar
Bachelor of Divinity
This thesis involves women's activity in the Lutheran Church. One purpose of the research is to show the Scriptural basis and standard for women's activity in organizations of the Church. Another purpose is to determine the place of buying, selling, or other money-making activities in such a women's program. It should answer the question: What should women's organizations be doing?
Contemporary Architecture In The Lutheran Church Of America, Arlis John Ehlen
Contemporary Architecture In The Lutheran Church Of America, Arlis John Ehlen
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this study baa been to report, on the state of the so-called “contemporary1” (or "modern,” or “functional” architecture in American Lutheran circles. Special emphasis has been placed on describing how Lutherans have accepted modern design and the forms which it has taken in the churches they have built.
Promoting Congregational Public Relations In Public Press And Parish Journalism, Norbert E. Hattendorf
Promoting Congregational Public Relations In Public Press And Parish Journalism, Norbert E. Hattendorf
Bachelor of Divinity
This study will seek to look at the church's use of the public press and parish journalism in the light of good public relations.
Instrumental Music From The Golden Age Of The Lutheran Heritage, Robert R. Bergt
Instrumental Music From The Golden Age Of The Lutheran Heritage, Robert R. Bergt
Bachelor of Divinity
It shall be the objective of this thesis to explore the use of literature and instrumental music within the church up to 1750. This will for the most part not include a discussion of the development and use of the organ literature in the church. Only when the structure of organ works influences directly the style and character of compositions for wind and stringed instruments shall these be discussed.
The Industrial Chaplain, Paul John Thielo
The Industrial Chaplain, Paul John Thielo
Bachelor of Divinity
Under the inspiration of such Industrial Chaplains as Reverend Geiseman and with the incentive of sharing the fruits of this ministry with others the author has written this paper. He felt our church must be informed about this work amongst the industrial workers. It is his hope that this paper will in some measure acquaint the church with this one facet of the church's potential ministry to the industrial worker.
A Practical Program Of Adult Evangelism, Thomas A. Droege
A Practical Program Of Adult Evangelism, Thomas A. Droege
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this paper has been to present a unified program of adult evangelism on the congregational level. The need for such a program became evident to the writer during his vicarage year in West Portal Lutheran Church, San Francisco, California.
Filing And Indexing Methods For Students And Pastors, Palmer G. Ruschke
Filing And Indexing Methods For Students And Pastors, Palmer G. Ruschke
Bachelor of Divinity
Since the average pastor has available no one qualified to assist him in this task, he must do most of it himself. Aside from the task of reading and evaluating printed materials, the pastor must find some way of storing these materials and organizing them so as to have available the materials he needs, when he needs them. Dr. Elgin S. Moyer, librarian at Moody Bible Institute, reports a comment from one of his professors, “There are two ways of securing the information we need; one, having it in our memory, and the other, knowing where to find what we …
Administrating The Church Toward Stronger Spiritual Relationships Among Its Members, Edward E. Busch
Administrating The Church Toward Stronger Spiritual Relationships Among Its Members, Edward E. Busch
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this thesis is to use these efforts: (1) to determine the New Testament pattern for the Church; and (2) how, in today’s world, one can administrate a congregation toward this pattern, that is, toward stronger spiritual relationships among its members. To do this, we must first clarify the factors which hinder attainment of this goal.
The Critical Study Of The Doctrine Of Baptism In The Catechism Of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Richard George Maassel
The Critical Study Of The Doctrine Of Baptism In The Catechism Of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, Richard George Maassel
Bachelor of Divinity
The purpose of this study included an exegetical examination of the validity of the Scripture passages cited as proofs for the answers, a systematic examination of the questions and answers as to their doctrinal accuracy, and, to a lesser degree, a pedagogical study of the presentation as to its effectiveness.
The Gospel As Motivation For Santification In Sermons Of Spurgeon, George Rattelmuller
The Gospel As Motivation For Santification In Sermons Of Spurgeon, George Rattelmuller
Bachelor of Divinity
This topic has significance because of two important facts. The first is that it deals with the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the greatest power which can be exerted in the lives of men. The second is that it deals with sanctification, a holy life. This is significant because it involves the whole purpose of God’s 1eaving the Christian to dwell on earth. The second cannot be accomplished without the first. With the first properly applied, there is no limit to the possibilities of the second.
The Factors Of Attention In Preaching, Paul Andrew Boecler
The Factors Of Attention In Preaching, Paul Andrew Boecler
Bachelor of Divinity
The problem that initiated this study centered around the importance that must be placed upon attention. If a man is to preach the Word of God he can do little if he does not have the attention of the listeners to his message. Even the correct doctrinal preaching of the Word will come to nothing if the message cannot gain the attention of the hearers.
The Importance And Means In Achieving A Balance In Appeals To Intellect And To Emotionin Preaching, Arnim Henry Polster
The Importance And Means In Achieving A Balance In Appeals To Intellect And To Emotionin Preaching, Arnim Henry Polster
Bachelor of Divinity
The study seeks to determine the relationship of intellect and emotion in preaching, to discover the relative importance of each, and to point out the factors involved in achieving a balance between appeals to intellect and appeals to emotion. Preaching tends in varying degrees to the extreme of dogmatic lecturing on the one hand, and on the other, to the extreme of the revivalistic tent-service. Therefore, answers to these questions are here sought: (1) What is the nature and importance of intellectual appeal in preaching? (2) What is the nature and importance of emotional appeal in preaching? (3) What is …