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Four Essentials for Multicultural Worship

Churches can become more multicultural through traditioned innovation based on prayer, intention, hospitality and discomfort.

Feature Story | October 09, 2015

Baptist Churches in Belarus

Baptists living in what is now Belarus have experienced war, shifting borders, persecution and the breakup of the Soviet Union. Their history gives them a unique perspective on what it means to follow Christ and suffer for him.

Conversation | September 01, 2015

Universal Design, Vertical Habits and Inclusive Worship

Universal design and Vertical Habits help create church worship that touches all our senses and is accessible to all worshipers.

Feature Story | July 01, 2015

True Worship is the Act of Expressing Your Knowledge of God

An interview with pastor Netz Gómez

Conversation | June 15, 2015

Eric Washington on African American Missionaries

Before William Carey founded a mission society, or Adoniram and Ann Judson sailed to Burma, a former African American slave had already become a missionary to Jamaica.

Conversation | April 24, 2015

Eric Washington on God’s Sovereignty and Slavery

Sometimes it’s awkward for Christians of different cultures to talk together about God’s presence in slavery. Eric Washington provides a way forward.

Conversation | April 24, 2015

God's All-Surpassing Power

A morning worship service from the 2015 Calvin Symposium on Worship led by Meg Jenista, preaching, 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2

Video | Worship Service | March 12, 2015

Reconciling with the Church

Pope Francis recently said "Christians are not made in a laboratory, but in a community called the church." But what about those people for whom the church has been a source of pain?

Audio | February 25, 2015

Video recap of Symposium 2015

Watch a brief video that captures the learning and enthusiasm at Symposium 2015.

Video | February 24, 2015

The Next Worship: Coming to the Table in a Multicultural World

The Table is a dominant image for Christ followers gathering together to worship him. It communicates friendship, commitment, and intimacy. The church is in need of leaders who will work towards seeing every tribe and tongue present, reconciled, and celebrating diversity at the Table of corporate worship.

Audio | February 23, 2015

2015 Symposium on Worship slideshow

A slideshow of images from the 2015 conference

Slideshow | February 23, 2015

Can I be Native and Christian?

In November 2014 Calvin College senior Chantelle Yazzie traveled to Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation, Carlton, MN, to participate in the third annual “Would Jesus Eat Frybread?” conference.

Reflection | January 16, 2015

If They Don't Change After Worship, Then They Just Came To Do Cardio

From his native Guatemala, Pastor Jorge Fuentes came and established himself in the United States. For 18 years, he has been the pastor at the Church of Christ Elim Central in Los Angeles, a numerous and prosperous congregation in Southern California.

Conversation | December 22, 2014

La bienvenida al simposio sobre la adoración

En nombre de todo el personal del Instituto, quiero extenderles una cordial invitación a participar en nuestro próximo Simposio de Adoración.

Video | December 18, 2014

Music in Culture, Music in Worship: Different Roles and Goals

Someone on social media recently sent out a photo of two young boys lost in worship. This photo reminded me of John Calvin’s famous words, “My heart I offer to you Lord, promptly and sincerely.”

Article | December 18, 2014

A New Vision for Children in the Worshiping Community

This article translated into Korean calls for worship services that seek to enable the participation of adults and children alike.

Article | November 17, 2014

Peggy Goetz on Churches and Stroke Survivors

Stroke is a leading cause of disability in adults around the world, so your congregation probably includes—or will soon include—stroke survivors. And about a third of stroke survivors suffer from some form of communication impairment. Peggy Goetz researches the experience of stroke survivors in their church communities.

Conversation | September 12, 2014

Peggy Goetz on Planning Worship with Stroke Survivors

Peggy Goetz is a communication arts and sciences professor at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Observing her speech pathology students in Calvin’s stroke clinic sparked her to research the experience of stroke survivors in their church communities.