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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Christian_denomination
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gptkbp:advocacy
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Advocacy for religious freedom
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gptkbp:affiliation
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gptkb:Lutheran_Church—_Missouri_Synod
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gptkbp:annual_event
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gptkb:WELS_National_Youth_Rally
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gptkbp:charity
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gptkb:Lutheran_Social_Services
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gptkbp:community_events
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Annual church picnics
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gptkbp:community_involvement
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Volunteer opportunities
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gptkbp:community_outreach
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Community outreach initiatives
Programs for community service.
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gptkbp:community_programs
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Programs for all ages
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gptkbp:community_service
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Local outreach programs
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gptkbp:community_support
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Support for local charities
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gptkbp:conference
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Annual youth conferences
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gptkbp:counseling_services
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Christian counseling resources
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gptkbp:cultural_events
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Engagement with cultural issues
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gptkbp:doctrinal_resources
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WELS doctrinal statements
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gptkbp:doctrine
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Confessional Lutheranism
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gptkbp:ecumenical_relations
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Limited engagement with other denominations
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gptkbp:education
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gptkb:Wisconsin_Lutheran_Seminary
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gptkbp:education_institution
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gptkb:Wisconsin_Lutheran_College
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gptkbp:educational_resources
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Curriculum materials for schools
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gptkbp:family_resources
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Support for family life
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gptkbp:fellowship
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Closed communion
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gptkbp:founded
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1850
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gptkbp:governing_body
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gptkb:Synodical_Conference
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gptkbp:group_size
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over 1,200
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gptkbp:has_tradition
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Spiritual retreats
Facilities for spiritual retreats
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:Waukesha,_Wisconsin
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gptkbp:historical_achievement
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Key events in its history
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gptkbp:historical_documentation
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WELS archives
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gptkbp:historical_role
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German immigrants
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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One of the largest Lutheran bodies in the U. S.
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
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gptkbp:is_a_resource_for
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WELS.net
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gptkbp:is_worshipped_by
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Liturgical
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gptkbp:leadership
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Pastoral training programs
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gptkbp:membership
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approximately 350,000
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gptkbp:mission
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Domestic and foreign missions
Proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ
Support for global evangelism
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gptkbp:mission_fields
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North America and beyond
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gptkbp:partnerships
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Collaborations with other organizations
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gptkbp:philosophy
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Congregational polity
Christ-centered education
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gptkbp:political_position
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Scripture alone
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gptkbp:president
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gptkb:Matthew_C._Harrison
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gptkbp:public_worship
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Sunday services
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gptkbp:publications
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gptkb:The_Lutheran_Witness
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gptkbp:religion
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Focus on personal faith development
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gptkbp:sacraments
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Baptism and Holy Communion
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gptkbp:scholarships
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Educational scholarships for students
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gptkbp:social_issues
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Pro-life
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gptkbp:social_media_presence
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Active on various platforms
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gptkbp:synodical_convention
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Every two years
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gptkbp:training_programs
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gptkb:Lutheran_Outdoor_Ministries
Summer camps for youth
Training for missionaries
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gptkbp:volunteer_opportunities
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Service projects for members
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gptkbp:youth_programs
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gptkb:Lutheran_Youth_Fellowship
Support for families
Confirmation classes
Youth leadership training
WELS Congregational Services
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Lutheranism
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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