Upcoming Events
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching Informational Webinar | September 2025
Are you interested in applying for a Vital Worship, Vital Preaching grant? Join us for this free webinar catered toward new or prospective applicants to learn more about the program and participate in a live Q&A.
Cultural Values in Ministry—October 2025
Developed in partnership with the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Calvin University School of Graduate and Continuing Studies, this online course equips worship planners and leaders of all types of ministries with practical tools for relating well to people from a variety of cultures. Understanding and respecting cultural differences is key to a healthy ministry.
Psalms 150: A Conference Experience
Registration opens in the fall for this conference that offers opportunities to learn from guest speakers, musicians, and artists and participate in a psalm festival worship service and other times of prayer and reflection.
Worship Songs for Workers
A free and open to the public concert by The Porter’s Gate Worship
Worship and Work
A summer seminar on liturgies for those who labor
2023 African American Religious Autobiography
A summer seminar on insights for pastoral and worship ministries
Frederick Douglass Jazz Works
A free and open to the public Jazz Experience with Ruth Naomi Floyd. Not able to livestream.
Reflections on Lamentation
A lecture free and open to the public by Dr. Rolanda L. Ward, Dr. Stephanie Boddie, and Dr. Danjuma Gibson
Howard Thurman’s Deep River and the Negro Spiritual Speaks of Life and Death
A free and open to the public evening of music and narration with Jimmie Abbington