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Music and Prayer in Worship

Music and prayer are prominent elements in worship liturgy. How does the culture of the worship community influence these worship practices? How should we engage culture and yet be countercultural in our practice of music and prayer? Engage with this panel from four continents as we explore how cultural values form and inform worship practices.

Session | October 17, 2023

Worship and Creativity: Songwriters' Journeys

This panel gathers songwriters and composers of different genres and cultural backgrounds to explore the journey of creating music for congregations.

Session | October 17, 2023

"Do This in Remembrance of Me": Cultural Reflections on the Lord's Table

The Lord’s Supper is one of the universal worship practices of the Christian faith. Yet the cultural heritage of the congregation and the wider community could influence what’s emphasized in this worship practice—giving thanks, remembering Christ’s suffering, hoping for Jesus’ second coming, or sharing, among others. Join this conversation with panelists from four continents on the contextual and crosscultural aspects of this transcultural worship practice.

Session | October 17, 2023

Indigenous Wisdom and Christian Practice: Indispensable Insights for Christians in Every Time and Place

Learn about the remarkable story of the World Christian Gathering of Indigenous Peoples and gain insights about worship and culture emerging from the accredited theological degrees offered by NAIITS—An Indigenous Learning Community. We’ll hear wisdom from the experiences in Australia of engaging a colonialist Christian history and develop a vision for how Christians in every continent can better work together to learn from each other and grow together in Christ.

Video | July 19, 2023

Public Worship and CQ: Formative Practices for Loving God and Our Neighbors

A conversation on cultural intelligence with Kai Ton Chau and Satrina Reid

Video | December 02, 2021

Kai Ton Chau on Worship and Culture Worldwide

Kai Ton Chau teaches Calvin University students to articulate different cultural values so they can discuss and appreciate diverse forms of Christian worship. You can do something similar in your school, church, or worship context to build cultural intelligence among Christians.

Conversation | September 27, 2021