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Hymns for a Pandemic: A Brief Historical Introduction

Centuries before 2020’s novel coronavirus, COVID-19, Christians around the world responded to plagues, pandemics, uncertainty, and sin with faith in God’s presence and care—a faith expressed in many theologically rich hymns that can remind modern believers of God’s faithfulness.

Resource Guide | May 05, 2020

Service of the Word: Living Under The God of All Grace

2020 Symposium on Worship | Closing Service

Video | Worship Service | February 19, 2020

Angie Hong on Biblical Reconciliation through the Worship Arts

God calls all Christians and congregations to the ministry of reconciliation. Sometimes this happens best through the worship arts.

Conversation | May 24, 2019

Kevin Adams on the Mission at the Heart of Classic Worship

An ancient pattern at the heart of classic Christian worship helps welcome and orient people into life in the body of Christ.

Conversation | July 25, 2018

Kevin Adams on Framing Words for Missional Worship

Worship can change lives when people understand what they are doing and why. Carefully chosen words help frame classic worship elements so gathered congregants are sent out to embody God’s grace, mercy, and peace.

Conversation | July 25, 2018

Hope: A Choral Reading From Romans 5:1-5

This choral reading of Romans 5:1-5 is adapted for up to 9 ensemble members.

Enacted Scripture | Video | July 05, 2018

Struggle: A Choral Reading From 2 Corinthians 4:7-12

This choral reading of 2 Corinthians 4:7-12 is adapted for 2 presenters.

Enacted Scripture | Video | July 05, 2018

Redemption: A Choral Reading From Luke 15:11-32

This choral reading of Luke 15:11-32 is adapted for 3 ensemble members.

Enacted Scripture | Video | July 05, 2018

Praise: A Choral Reading of Psalm 150

This choral reading of Psalm 150 is adapted for up to 20 ensemble members.

Enacted Scripture | Video | July 02, 2018

God Is With Us: A Choral Reading of Nehemiah 4:1-15

This choral reading of Nehemiah 4 is adapted for 6 speakers

Enacted Scripture | Video | July 02, 2018

Erika Marksbury on Connecting Testimonies to Scripture

Sometimes it is easier to use the Bible to look back at what God has done than to see what God is working toward. First Baptist Church of McMinnville, Oregon, includes testimonies in worship so that people can see how their lives are part of a story God is still telling.

Conversation | June 26, 2018

Storytelling and Testimony in Christian Worship

Celebrating its 150th anniversary led First Baptist Church of McMinnville, Oregon, into a practice of storytelling and testimony in worship. They learned how stories cross boundaries and time and connect people with God’s big story.

Feature Story | June 26, 2018

A Choral Reading of Confessions

This is a choral reading of Deuteronomy 8:11-20, 11:13-17, Jeremiah 8:4-7, Psalm 51, and Romans 6:2b-8. It is adapted for 5 speakers.