| dc.description.abstract | Friedrich Conrad Dietrich Wyneken: the "Father of Lutheran Home Missions," the
inspiring voice which led to the influx of hundreds of pastors to America and the establishment
of seminaries in two continents, the leader of the Missouri Synod, the bulwark of confessional
Lutheranism emerging from the lowest point the Lutheran Church had yet seen, deserves to have
his voice heard and recognized. Wyneken's presidency (1850-1864) overcame deeply bitter
controversies and recognized prodigious opportunities.
But what prepared this man for leadership? This paper will shed light on the context of
Wyneken’s life, ministry, and transformation in the years leading up to his election to presidency
of the Missouri Synod. | en_US |
