Audio & Video

Beyond “Contemporary” and “Traditional”: Clues to Finding a Third Way

The gulf between “contemporary” and “traditional” worship is sometimes bridged through the pursuit of what some might call the “awkwardly blended” service.

Audio | April 12, 2018

After the Benediction: Putting Faith to Work the Other Six Days

This presentation focused on the multiple avenues through which the supports and relationships available within congregation can meet real needs in the lives of people with disabilities and their families throughout the week.

Audio | April 11, 2018

The Future of Latino Protestants in America

Latino Protestantism is growing in the United States due to a combination of immigration, birth rates, and conversion. This expanding stream of American Christianity will foster shifts in the liturgy and worship of churches in unexpected ways.

Audio | April 10, 2018

Singing Spirituals, Singing Gospel

In this workshop, we sang spirituals, traditional and contemporary songs, praise and worship songs, inspirational songs, and children's music.

Audio | April 06, 2018

Songs of Christian Calling: My Soul Finds Rest

Join with Sandra McCracken and Isaac Wardell in songs and prayers of Christian calling.

Video | March 21, 2018

With Us, In Us, Through Us: Holy Encounters

Through testimonies and singing based on scripture, we re-live the encounters and the gradual and growing realization and celebration that Christ is among us still.

Video | March 20, 2018

A Conversation with David Gungor

View this conversation with David Gungor of the musical group, The Brilliance, and Noel Snyder, program manager at the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship.

Video | March 19, 2018

“We Have Seen the Lord!”: Preaching the Johannine Narratives of Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances

In this workshop we looked at John’s distinctive resurrection narratives, which emphasize both the restoration of Jesus’s relationship with his disciples broken by his death and the continuity of Jesus’s relationship with and care for all his disciples across time and place amidst the obvious differences brought about by his resurrection and return to the Father.

Audio | March 16, 2018

The Technicolor Jesus: Preaching the Drama of Mark’s Gospel

Most preachers know all about Mark’s fast-paced, dramatic writing style.

Audio | March 15, 2018

Six Qualifications of a 21st Century Worship Leader

This workshop, led by Ed Willmington, discussed six qualities of an equipped twenty-first century worship leader and provided thoughts for implementing each practice.

Audio | March 14, 2018