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Christian leaders are not exempt. Wielding power over others as they are called to do, leaders are susceptible to treating their followers harshly and inappropriately. But Christian leaders who are gentle know that leadership is best expressed by those who show they care about those they lead. Reflection | April 16, 2014 Effective Leadership for Worship Renewal address on principles of leadership for collaborative projects Article | September 23, 2013 Erin DeYoung on Young Musicians Leading Worship Erin DeYoung teaches orchestra at Calvin Christian High School in Grandville, Michigan. In this edited conversation, she shares her students’ experiences of helping to lead music at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship. Conversation | May 01, 2013 How to Help “Contemporary” Churches Embrace “Ancient” Approaches to Worship Can congregations with a “praise band” worship culture be led to joyfully embrace the practices of historic liturgy? Yes, if they are allowed to taste it slowly and if they see the evangelical and missional wisdom embedded in the ancient ways. Audio | February 22, 2013 The Art of Communication in Worship From the worship leader to the projection screen, everything in the worship environment communicates something . . . .Good or bad. Audio | February 20, 2013 Robert Nordling on Orchestras as Models of Christian Formation In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he explains how orchestras can help Christians grow together in faith. Conversation | Video | February 14, 2013 Robert Nordling on Humility and Christian Leadership In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he talks about humility as a key to Christian leadership and formation during college. Conversation | Video | February 14, 2013 La adoración en tiempos difíciles: Un liderazgo inteligente durante tiempos de crisis, conflicto o transición Para muchas congregaciones, la adoración es el principal acontecimiento de la semana. Aunque los cristianos adoran de manera individual y con frecuencia lo hacen fuera del santuario, el servicio semanal de adoración es el momento en que, más que en cualquier otro tiempo, la congregación se reúne y expresa su identidad. Así que cuando una congregación está experimentando una situación difícil, los síntomas de dicha situación están destinados a aparecer en la adoración. Los líderes de la congregación deben discernir con cuidado cuál es la mejor manera de llevar a cabo la adoración durante este tiempo. Por último, la adoración puede ser el elemento en la vida congregacional con mayor potencial para ayudar a la congregación durante el proceso de sanidad. Article | May 22, 2012 Writing Content for Congregations The written communication of your congregation has great potential to bless members, newcomers, and the community. Your congregation has unique stories of the love and care of God. It is worth your while to evaluate and tweak current church content and write new materials. Doing so will help people grow together in becoming more like Christ. Topic Showcase | May 02, 2012 Alban Weekly on Planning as 'Holy Conversation' This Alban Weekly article asks how a leader negotiates preferences and opinions to plan worship as a Holy Conversation. Reflection | April 24, 2012 Rethinking Christian Community and Worship in a Global and Post Modern Context How do we create an environment for worship that builds genuine community among those with no or perhaps with negative, experiences of “church”? Video | January 28, 2012 Aminah Al-Attas Bradford on Bodily Christian Life for College Students Aminah talks about presenting the annual Calvin Symposium on Worship as a gift to Barnabas Team volunteers. Conversation | September 19, 2011 Leadership in Times of Change Change is always happening in the church, whether we like it or not! The challenge for leaders is to manage that change in ways that lead to greater health in their congregations, rather than conflict and discontent. Topic Showcase | April 06, 2011 Preparing Students to Become Lead Worshipers A glimpse into the training involved to prepare students to lead worship. Article | March 08, 2011 The Worship Planning Team as Conversation Partners Who is invited to plan worship? What spiritual gifts need to be included on the planning team? How can the planning team leader facilitate conversation among diverse voices? Audio | February 18, 2011 Effective Leadership for Vital Worship Principles of leadership for collaborative projects Article | December 15, 2010 Greg Scheer on Working with Worship Committees "People fear the unknown above all. You lie awake worrying about what might happen," says Greg Scheer, minister of worship at Church of the Servant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Worship changes often make people fear they'll lose power, feel discomfort, or watch meaningful traditions erode. Feature Story | December 06, 2010 Worship Leading as a Ministry of Reconciliation When Isaac Wardell interviewed for the job of director of worship arts at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, he learned how often worship changes hurt, confuse, or offend people. Feature Story | December 06, 2010 Dealing with Fear in Church Life How can we worship so that God’s perfect love overcomes all we’re afraid of? Feature Story | December 06, 2010 Internships: Churches Make Room for People to Serve and Learn in Ministry Interns often add energy, joy, and new connections to a church. Does your congregation have what it takes to mentor and support an intern? Feature Story | November 22, 2010 « Previous 1 2 3 4 ... Next »