Signature of Bugenhagen, author of Lutheran church orders

Pastor in Wittenberg and Luther's confessor, Bugenhagen introduced and created the polity and order of Lutheran churches in many German territories as well as in Denmark-Norway. He laid special emphasis on the establishment of schools, the care of the poor, the reform of worship, and the renewal of the ministry. In practical terms, Bugenhagen was responsible for the institutionalizing of Lutheran reform throughout northern Germany and in Denmark-Norway. Bugenhagen also assisted in the translation of the German Bible.