Resources in "Monographs"
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The School as a Caring Community
Written by Robert J.L. Zimmer and Phyllis N. Kersten, Winter 1986. Teachers, of all people, do not need to be told that the school and classroom are a microcosm of the... more
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Burnout, Depression, and the Professional Church Worker
Written by Ronald Rehrer, Spring 2007. Burnout and depression never get old nor are they anything new. We read about them in Old Testament days. Working for God in a... more
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Teaching the Faith – Technology and Education
Technology is not a neutral tool; it is values laden. Christian educators have both the challenge and the opportunity to help learners discover this, recognize the... more
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Dealing with Angry, Hostile Parents
Parent involvement is one of the great strengths of Lutheran schools. Involved parents volunteer in the classroom, coach, raise funds, and do so much more. Positive... more
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Meeting Parental Expectations in the Age of Accountability
What do parents expect of Lutheran schools, early childhood centers, and other educational agencies within the congregations? Click Here to Read: Meeting Parental... more
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Why Apologize – Engaging Challenges to the Faith for Educators in Lutheran Ministries
Apologetics applied to Lutheran educational ministries. Click Here to Read: Why Apologize - Engaging Challenges to the Faith for Educators in Lutheran Ministries
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Recognizing Outreach Moments
Chances are good that you serve people who have little or no Christian background. You, then, are a missionary. Your mission strategy is to be alert for times when... more
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Open Minds and Hearts – Diversity in Lutheran Education
Regardless of the setting in which you teach, diversity is an issue you may have encountered or will encounter. Our classrooms, congregations, and communities, both... more
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Leading the Parade in Faith…and All That Jazz
You and I have been given baptismal gifts to lead the parade. By faith in Jesus, we have the belt of truth buckled around our waist and the breastplate of righteousness... more
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Joy of Being on a Maturing Ministry Staff
This monograph explores the world of the maturing ministry staff: its theological moorings, key attitudes, and basic behaviors, all of which reflect a core commitment to... more