Strengthening Congregational Life

This presentation set up a series of workshops that focused on 'Strengthening Congregational Life Through Liberal Arts-style Learning.'

By:: John D. Witvliet
Tags:: congregations, vital worship grants program
Video: posted on July 18, 2016

The workshops were held at Calvin College and featured several college faculty members from the following disciplines:
art, geography, history, music, nursing, philosophy, political science, psychology, and sociology.

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