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Conversation | February 26, 2013 Jim and Kim Thomas on Jim and Kim Thomas talk on how their professional musical experiences have shaped how they lead worship and how contemporary music has shaped the church. Conversation | February 26, 2013 Multigenerational, Multicultural Worship: Reports and Testimonies from Worship Renewal Grant Recipients When people of all ages and cultures are invited to bring their gifts to plan and lead worship through music, spoken word and the arts, transformation begins. Leaders from diverse congregations offered practical ideas that have engaged people of various ages and cultures and tell us what they have learned. Audio | February 22, 2013 Navigating Worship Conflicts with Grace and Truth This workshop pondered the dynamics of worship conflicts, and suggest steps for navigating through them. Audio | February 22, 2013 Brad O’Donnell on the changes in the music industry over the last fifteen years Brad O’Donnell discusses the changes in the music industry over the last fifteen years. The advent of Napster, YouTube, iTunes and similar outlets has brought about huge shifts in how music is marketed and sold. And worship music has become the most popular and profitable subgenre of the Christian music industry. Conversation | February 22, 2013 John Thompson on the Christian music industry John Thompson, director of creative and copyright development at EMI CMG Publishing, describes how publishers help songwriters get their songs out to churches and how they help churches to find out about new songs for worship. Conversation | February 22, 2013 How to Use the Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnal Pastors, teachers, and church musicians share tips. Feature Story | January 07, 2013 Singing the True Story of the Whole World Knowing how the Bible hangs together helps Christians join God in the drama of redemption. The new Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal helps worshipers sing the biblical meta-narrative. Feature Story | January 07, 2013 Singing the Psalms Creates Christian-Muslim Bonds God’s Word is alive and active in Pakistan. Feature Story | January 07, 2013 Renewing Christian Worship in Pakistan Knowing who and whose they are helps illiterate Christians pass on their faith to the next generation. Feature Story | January 07, 2013 Why Persecuted Christians Sing Psalms in Pakistan Singing psalms helps persecuted Christians in Pakistan keep the faith. Feature Story | January 07, 2013 More Context on Christians in Pakistan Christian faith involves more dangers in Pakistan than in North America or Europe. Feature Story | January 07, 2013 David Bailey on Multicultural Power Dynamics Musician David M. Bailey is the music director at East End Fellowship in Richmond, Virginia. In this edited conversation, he talks about becoming aware of power dynamics in multicultural congregations and neighborhoods. He lives in Church Hill, a neighborhood hard hit by economic decline. Conversation | October 11, 2012 The Reconciling, Sanctifying, Energizing Power of Worship's Urban Beat East End Fellowship in Richmond, Virginia, started an urban songwriting internship and a gospel choir to reflect its congregational values of incarnation and reconciliation. Feature Story | October 11, 2012 Lisa De Boer on Learning to Appreciate Liturgical Art Lisa De Boer teaches art and art history at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She’s been researching the role of visual arts in North American churches. In this edited conversation, she talks about learning to appreciate worship art that doesn’t match a personal ideal. Conversation | September 10, 2012 Day of Learning 2012 A Day of Learning brings together grant recipients and community members to discuss, share, and worship together as well as to consider how disciplined creativity, theological integrity, and healthy leadership practices work together in the worship renewal process. Article | Audio | August 08, 2012 Most deeply loved Psalms for Christians in Pakistan Eric Sarwar shares specific Psalms that bring comfort, hope, and encouragement to Pakistani Christian. Video | June 18, 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 Churches must value the disabled Although churches have become more intentional about inviting persons with special needs into their buildings, there is so much more to learn about the practical implications of full participation in the life of a church family. Article | April 17, 2012 Q&A with Jamie Smith on 'Desiring the Kingdom' Q&A with author James K.A. Smith on 'Desiring the Kingdom' Conversation | April 17, 2012 « Previous 2 3 4 5 6 ... Next »