Summary

This workshop demonstrated how worship can both take people where they are and challenge them where they need to go, proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is here, accomplishing reconciliation, justice, and shalom.

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Worship gives us a glimpse of the majesty and grandeur of God. But it also paints a picture of God’s purposes for the in gathering together worshipers from every language and nation.This workshop demonstrated how worship can both take people where they are and challenge them where they need to go, proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is here, accomplishing reconciliation, justice, and shalom.

Presented by Sandra Van Opstal at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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