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The 18 essays in this volume offer a cross-section of Preus's research and commentary on the doctrine of justification and on the Lutheran Confessions and their application in the life of the church today. Also included in this volume are 4 reflections on the life and ministry of Robert Preus provided by David P. Scaer, John Stephenson, Kurt Marquart and Daniel Preus.Preface and introduction written by Klemet I. Preus, Robert's son.

How can your organization adapt its governance model to become a competitive advantage and add real, measurable value to your mission?We are living in an environment that is experiencing an accelerated rate of change. The world in which we operate is increasingly uncertain, complex, and competitive. The governance model you are currently using may not be best suited for the future. The time has come for your leadership team to collectively work together to implement an evolving, adaptive model of governance that is tailored to the current situation of your unique organization. This intentional focus will add value to your mission and bottom line as you adapt your organization to a myriad of changes, both external and internal.In The CEO and the Board, follow Dr. Kurt Senske through different facets of how your nonprofit can make effective changes and work through questions to craft an intentional relationship between the board and the CEO for organizational success.

Every congregation needs to determine how it will organize to best proclaim the Gospel, administer the Sacraments, and care for its members. While organizational details are never the main thing, if the mission and ministry of the Church is to advance, leaders need to give attention to organizational matters.Rev. Dr. David J. Peter, a professor of practical theology at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, draws upon more than 20 years in the parish, experiencing the realities of pastoral ministry and insights from students, practicing pastors, and others about the realities of administration and leadership in congregations.Dr. Peter identifies the theological and practical reasons for organizing staff, lay officers, and congregational volunteers. He presents three dominant models for organizing churches-The Working Board, The Managing Board, and The Governing Board-and carefully examines the advantages and disadvantages of each.Pastors, professional staff workers, congregational officers, church council members, board members, and students preparing for parish ministry, will gain insights and best practices for more effective leadership of their churches.

For churches - like people - looks can be deceiving.It may be easy to be enticed by what's on the surface, by churches that may be wrongly focused on worldly things apart from Scripture.In this highly anticipated follow-up to his first book (Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up?; CPH, 2017), author Matthew Richard presents the story of a fictionalized family searching for a new congregation, a new place for the family to worship. At each of seven churches, they find something they like, but come away feeling that something is missing.Readers will learn how to identify those falsehoods, and how to identify how the real Church presents Christ and His gifts of Word and Sacrament.

Can ordinary lives be extraordinary? Martha Van Buskirk passionately shares how, even without flashy titles, accolades, or roles, we can serve God in our families, neighborhoods, and communities - right here, right now.Because of God's extraordinary grace and purpose for our lives, our loving, Spirit-led acts do make a difference. Readers will see how their everyday actions, no matter how small, have purpose, are important to God, and can make an extraordinary impact in the lives of others.

Come, Follow Me: A Year of Devotions on the Life of Jesus is a 52-week devotional that works through the life and work of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament. Each week, readers will focus on one event in Jesus' life. Each week is divided into six days of study, leaving one day for weekly worship: Day 1 explores the historical context of the passage;Day 2 uncovers the overall message of the passage;Day 3 looks at what the passage reveals about Jesus and His Mission;Day 4 brings together related or interepreting Bible passages to show that Jesus' life and work are the heart of the Old and New Testaments;Day 5 explores the challenge parts of the passage;Day 6 discusses how the pass applies to us today.Contributing writers: Amy Bird, Rev. Ted Doering, Rev. Alfonso Espinosa, Deanconess Naomi E. Guerra, Hannah Hansen, Chad Janetzke, Rev. Andrew Jones, Rev. Gabe Kasper, Rehema Kavugha, Rev. Dr. Christopher Kennedy, Rev. Ethan Luhman, Rev. Daniel Paavola, and Rev. Wayne Palmer.

Con la publicación de este sobresaliente comentario del Dr. Rodolfo Blank sobre la primera epístola del apóstol Pedro, los estudiantes de la Biblia adquieren otra valiosa herramienta para adentrarse más en el mensaje bíblico, entender más a fondo las enseñanzas centrales del cristianismo, y relacionar la fe cristiana con los desafíos y sufrimientos de la vida cotidiana. Sólo disponible en español.With the publication of this outstanding commentary by Dr. Rodolfo Blank on the first epistle of the apostle Peter, students of the Bible acquire another valuable tool to delve deeper into the biblical message, understand more deeply the central teachings of Christianity, and relate the Christian faith with the challenges and sufferings of everyday life. Only available in Spanish.

This expansive resource provides the pastor with a wealth of materials in his work of caring for souls in times of sickness and distress. Includes resources for more than 60 topics, divided under eight categories:¿ At the time of birth¿ Ministering to the sick¿ At the time of death¿ Times of spiritual distress¿ Home and family¿ Vocation¿ Times of celebration¿ Miscellaneous situationsFor each topic, resources include: brief theological commentary to guide the pastor, psalm verses, Bible readings, additional psalm and reading suggestions, prayers, hymn stanzas, and other hymn suggestions.Also includes 18 services and rites from the LSB Agenda, collects of the day and readings, other prayers, selected hymns and liturgical texts in German and Spanish, preparation for confession, guidelines for pastoral examination of catechumens, and extensive indexes.

This charming Christmas book features beautiful illustrations and rhyming language that can be sung to the melody of "Oh, Come, Little Children." As children hear these poetic words and see pictures of shepherds racing to the inn, angels singing, and baby Jesus in the manger, the Christmas story will truly be brought to life in all of its drama and excitement.

What is the meaning and purpose of human life? Founded on Biblical revelation and in the context of the Church's confession, Day 7 makes the case that God created humans both to work and to practice true leisure. Along with exploring the challenge of human work, the classic understanding of leisure as contemplation and festival celebration is presented and embraced. Drawing on the insights of Martin Luther, these apparently contradictory conceptions of human purpose are brought together in the idea of the receptive life, which, it is argued, is the right way to keep sabbath.

From acclaimed author Deb Burma, this women's devotional journal features 100 daily devotions, as well as reflection questions, journaling prompts, prayers, activity ideas, and challenges. Forgiven in Christ, motivated by the Gospel, and empowered by the Spirit, women will be inspired to live out the "immeasurably more" that Jesus provides for them (Ephesians 3:20-21). ​​​​​​​Journal can be used individually or in a group study.

Contrary to societal norm, true vocation is not defined by income, or accolades, or personal satisfaction. True vocation is defined by God's call to serve those around us. Faith at Work offers insights for Christian professionals working in various fields. With contributions from professionals in Christian higher education, he seeks to encourage graduate students and working professionals to develop a theological, economic and philosophical foundation for understanding how professionals help others flourish, to examine several vocations from a Christian perspective, and to discover how said professions inform ethical issues in their field and society.

Most leaders have learned from experience that there isn't a one-size-fits-all roadmap for leadership. Nonetheless, they press on, forging their way and creating their own leadership story. Jim Sanft, CEO of a complex financial services non-profit with 25 years of executive experience, shares his reflections along the way. Though not providing "all the answers," these experiences and lessons will encourage the Christian leader on his or her way.

This annual planner, designed specifically for pastors, contains yearly, monthly, and weekly liturgical planning and note-taking resources, with lectionary information for LCMS, WELS, and ELCA/RCL church bodies. Lutheran Service Book daily lectionary and the feasts, festivals, and commemorations appointed in LSB are part of the daily calendar, along with national holidays. Pastoral Desk Diary also provides a system for conveniently logging pastoral calls, pastoral acts, appointments, mileage, and notes.

An eight-lesson adult Bible study, Myth or Faith? addresses common states and questions about God, the Bible, and what Christians believe, directing participants to Scripture to the answers. Compiled in part by questions submitted from customer feedback. ​​​​​​​ Study Guide.

Who are you? Where did you come from? People today are obsessed with identity, yet they often have a difficult time identifying themselves. Only one person knows you completely: God. And He has a lot to say about who you are. Through Baptism, we are given our identity as part of God's family. Embracing Your Lutheran Identity will help readers understand their identity as children of God and connect with their " family history"--their Christian heritage as Lutherans. ​​​​​​​ Author Gene Edward Veith Jr. will guide readers through that heritage, starting with the Early Church and moving through the Reformation to Lutheranism today. Readers will learn about key people in the history of Lutheranism, from two teenagers who were the first martyrs of the Reformation, through the Saxon immigrants who left everything behind so they could practice Lutheranism freely, to the Lutherans who have stood strong for the faith in our own day.

An eight-lesson adult Bible study, Myth or Faith? addresses common states and questions about God, the Bible, and what Christians believe, directing participants to Scripture to the answers. Compiled in part by questions submitted from customer feedback. ​​​​​​​ Leader Guide.

Developed to accompany the student book, this leader guide equips instructors to teach children about the history of the Christian Church from a Lutheran perspective. ​​​​​​​Reproducible activity pages within the Leader Guide include a Bible study, teaching ideas, answer keys, vocabulary words, quotations, maps, charts, and other activities for student engagement.

This volume contains the second and final part of Johann Gerhard's commonplace On Death, originally published in 1621 in the eighth volume of Gerhard's Theological Commonplaces. This volume deals not just with death, narrowly, but with other important topics for Christian faith and pastoral care of souls, addressing such topics as: sleep of the separated souls, dead saints and their awareness, whether the saints preside over human affairs, and whether the saints should be invoked. ​​​​​​​ The Theological Commonplaces series is the first-ever English translation of the monumental Loci Theologici from Johann Gerhard, the premier Lutheran theologian of the early seventeenth century.

Without the meaning behind sacred symbolism, its beauty quickly fades. A Complete Guide to Christian Symbols provides a wealth of Christian symbolism in one place, in one artistic style, in one format. It briefly explains each symbol, offering a bit of historical use and practical advice on their use. Sacred art follows a parallel path with sacred music. Both point us to the Word of God by emphasizing Scripture or illustrating it or repeating it. Christian symbolism takes things another step by condensing narratives and ideas into concise visuals. By pondering them, it is possible to accent the richness of Scripture from a simple design. Readers will appreciate this guidebook of symbolism when confronted with unfamiliar sanctuaries, denominations, or sacred art.

Rev. Dr. Andrew H. Bartelt, professor emeritus of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, provides a meticulous commentary on the first twelve chapters of Isaiah. Carefully juxtaposing the grammatical analysis of these select chapters with the wider understanding of Isaiah's book as a whole, Bartelt illuminates the voice of Isaiah ben Amoz for greater understanding. This work is a part of the Concordia Commentary series, which seeks to enable pastors, professors, and teachers of the Word to proclaim the Gospel with greater insight, clarity, and faithfulness to the divine intent of the biblical text.

The Books of Moses, the first book of a six-volume Bible Resource series that aims to help readers better understand the Bible, leads readers through the first five books of the Bible--Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. Designed in the style of a travel guide, each book in the Guiding Word Study Series presents information in short, easy-to-read style and visual elements, such as maps, diagrams, and textual callouts. Each book is structured into three individual parts: Orientation, Observation Points, and Landmarks, and includes six key features--Visualize, Picture of the Savior, Link Between the Testaments, Clear the Confusion, Set the Scene, and Waypoint--that guide the reader through the volume, offering readers information but also asking readers questions to develop their own understanding. The Books of Moses tell of the beginning of the world and lay down the narrative of the family God chose to make a great nation from which He would send His Son. People and events in these books include Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, the flood, the tower of Babel, Abraham and Isaac, Jacob and Esau, Joseph, Moses, the golden calf, and the manna in the wilderness. Most importantly, these books also give the first promises of the Christ. The promise of the Messiah is the clear thread that weaves its way through the Books of Moses. Note: The Guiding Word Study Series uses the English Standard Version (ESV) translation of the Bible.

Rev. Dr. Brian T. German, Associate Professor of Theology at Concordia University Wisconsin and Director of the Concordia Bible Institute, offers a brilliant examination of writings from two of the minor prophets, Haggai and Malachi. ​​​​​​​This work is a part of the Concordia Commentary series, which seeks to enable pastors, professors, and teachers of the Word to proclaim the Gospel with greater insight, clarity, and faithfulness to the divine intent of the biblical text.

Following the successful Hymn Prelude Library series for organ comes a comprehensive set of piano preludes for all the hymn tunes in Lutheran Service Book. Not an adaptation of the organ series, this collection features newly composed pieces by dozens of composers who write in a variety of styles and harmonizations. The pieces are useful as preludes, postludes, music at the offering, for introductions, and during distribution, as well as for those who play hymns at home. The durable wire binding ensures that each page lies flat against the music stand. The complete library will include 12 volumes organized alphabetically by hymn tune. Volume 12 contains preludes for tunes starting with the letter X, Y, and Z.

A collection of essays on various aspects of the life, thought, and ministry of Hermann Sasse, a theologian at the university in Erlangen. Essays contributed by numerous Sasse scholars, many of whom knew Dr. Sasse personally.These essays are from the 1995 Lutheran Life Lectures at Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary, St Catharines, Ontario, Canada.

"These can seem like hopeless times. To faithful Christians, life can feel like everything is against them. But precisely in these hopeless times, Christians hear an other-worldly comfort in the eternal promise of Jesus: "Take courage; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33). In these brief chapters Matthew C. Harrison offers words of encouragement that have sustained him throughout these hopeless times: Take courage. Jesus, who has overcome the world, is for you, for your good. In Him is courage"--

Drawn from the Scriptures, the Apostles' Creed is a statement of what Christians believe. Simple, concise, and familiar, the Creed expresses what Christians know and believe from God's Word and is the foundation on which Christians build their understanding. Yet when you speak the Creed, do you think about what you are confessing? This Bible study examines the three articles of the Creed and how this ancient summary of the Christian faith articulates Christians' beliefs. Each lesson considers a portion of the Creed and its biblical foundations, then digs deeper into the meaning of the words to help readers connect the text to everyday thoughts and actions. Designed for small groups, each session includes discussion questions, prayer time, and a suggested hymn. Supplementing the sessions are topical essays that help readers put the Creed and its significance into perspective.

"When reading the Bible, it can be overwhelming to sort through all the details, such as unfamiliar names, places, and words. Ten Questions to Ask Every Time You Read the Bible provides a simple set of questions that will take readers through a biblical account, teaching them to analyze unfamiliar stories, discern Law and Gospel, and understand God's plan of salvation. Each of the 10 questions is expounded upon in its own chapter. Each chapter unpacks why each question is important and what it can teach us, and then puts that question to a particular biblical text or two in order to demonstrate the question's usefulness. The book concludes with some practice example texts for readers to practice"--