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A New Vision for Your
Congregation
Prayer, preparation, and potluck suppers are among the key elements
of a congregation's successful strategic planning process.
Study Guides
 These
study guides, intended for use by individuals or study groups, are produced
by Seminary faculty members. They are available as fast-loading web
pages or as much larger but more reproducible Adobe Acrobat (PDF) files,
which require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- The
Apostle Paul and the Discernment of God's Will in the Church
Paul's insights and advice for the early church can help today's
leaders come to terms with decisions that influence the life of church
bodies and congregations.
- Rediscovering
God's Mission: A Challenge for 21st Century Christians
This study is designed to help you and other members of your church
to think anew about what the "mission of God" means to you.
The study features two lessons. The first takes a look at the total
context for mission today. The second explores the levels in which
mission is carried forth. Each section concludes with a brief set
of questions to consider as an individual or in a class. Prepared by H. S. Wilson, Professor of Mission and Cultures, The H.
George Anderson Chair.
[see introductory video online]
[Professor Wilson's comments
in an MP3 Audio file - Click to listen or Right Click to download]
- Genesis:
Our Common Story and Your Story
This study guide
retells the "family story of all human beings formed in the image
of God," not as a substitute for reading the book of Genesis,
but as one member of the family hears our common story. Prepared by
Robert B. Robinson, Anna Burkhalter Professor of Old Testament and
Hebrew.
 The
Lutheran Confessions: Study Guide for the New Millennium
Four hundred years after the Reformation, the Book of Concord continues
to offer fresh insights. A study guide prepared by Book of Concord
editor Dr. Timothy Wengert.
- The
Spiritual Riches of Prayer Life
The writings of Martin Luther say much about the promise of prayer,
which is a gift from God. Not only is prayer a gift from God, but
it is also a command. This study by Seminary President Dr. Philip
D. W. Krey is designed to help you think through the dimensions of
your prayer life.
- Psalms
and Prayer
Why pray the psalms? Wouldn't it be better to use specifically
Christian resources for specifically Christian prayer?Old Testament
scholar Elizabeth Huwiler explains the reasons for keeping the psalms
at the heart of Christian prayer life and the ways to do so.
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 Violence,
Justice, and the ELCA Social Statements
ELCA Social Statements are the most
authoritative pronouncements the Church can make on public matters.
This study guide uses them to explore ways the Church can best respond
to and prevent five manifestations of sin and violence in American
culture: Crime; War; Economic Violence; Cultural Violence; and Domestic
Violence.
[see
introductory video online]
- Advent
Devotional Guide
Prayers, readings, and reflections by a diverse group of seminary
voices.
2004 Guide
2003 Guide
2002 Guide
Also available in hard copy. Contact the Faith and Life Institute team for more information: faithandlife@ltsp.edu
Related
link:
Called
to Common Mission Explained
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