(The Scriptural Requirement for the Practice of Church Fellowship) or The Wisconsin Synod’s Confession–What Is It? by Joel N. Krafft From the editor: The following Review first appeared in the CLC’s Journal of Theology, June… COMPLETE AGREEMENT IN DOCTRINE AND PRACTICE (1 Cor. 1:10)

Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? (Editor’s note: The following excerpt reveals that literally “from the beginning” the new synod–yet in its earliest formative stage–placed the matter of missions on the front burner.… Historical Markings

Fifty Years In The Public Ministry This past summer marked fifty years in our Lord’s service for Pastor Elton A. Hallauer, pastor of Bethel Ev. Lutheran Church, Morris, and Peace Ev. Lutheran Church, Parkers Prairie,… Celebration at Bethel Lutheran Church, Morris, Minnesota–

(The following information is drawn from an address delivered at a retirement dinner for the celebrant–by his eldest son, Pastor Paul Naumann–at Redemption Lutheran Church, Lynnwood, Washington on May 28. The son’s comments are in… Pastor Bertram Naumann Retires

On June 11, 2000 Immanuel Lutheran Church, Mankato, Minnesota celebrated Mr. Gene Schreyer’s teaching ministry in its Lutheran High School. The following information comes by adaptation from the celebration folder. — Editor Gene was born… Gene Schreyer Retires

Matthew James Gurath was born on June 19, 1975 in Fond du Lac, Wis. to David and Carol Gurath. Throughout all the years of grade school, he was blessed with a Christian education at Luther… Meet Pastor Matthew Gurath

The Courage of Christian Conviction One of the most cherished pictures of the Reformation is that of Luther at the Diet of Worms. Boldly Luther stood before king, princes, nobles, and papal emissaries and refused… Luther’s Stand for the Truth —

Gospel Preaching–Our Reformation Heritage Jesus instructed His disciples; “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mk. 16:15). He also declared the blessing of the Gospel, saying: “He who believes and… A Reformation Message from our CLC President–

Martin Luther is a church father who is highly regarded by Lutheran Christians as well as by individuals in other Christian denominations. He has received such a special standing in our eyes because of the… Martin Luther And Church Fathers

Flung to the Heedless Winds A Reformation Hymn #259 in The Lutheran Hymnal In the early days of the New Testament church Stephen was put to death, being falsely accused of blasphemy by a group… Appreciating Our Lutheran Hymns