Classics, Ancient and Modern: A Historian's Recommendations for Thoughtful Christian Living
In the fourth century, Christian intellectuals, many of whom were educated in secular contexts, debated fiercely about the role of classical literature and culture in the life of the Church.
Praise or Noisy Gong?: A Musicologist's Vision for Loving Your Neighbor
Differences in musical tastes, aesthetics and priorities are notoriously contentious issues for congregations and ministries to navigate.
Congregations and Sermons: A Biblical Scholar's Vision for Imaginative, Communal Sermon Listening
Most of us consider the Bible more than an anthology or a textual repository for the ancient Israelites' and early Christians' religious traditions.
Morning Prayer: Psalm 126
A morning service of prayer held at the 2017 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium
When Helping Heals: An Economist and Political Scientist Affirm Global Service
Is it possible to work in international development without hurting those we are helping?
Strengthening Congregational Life by Engaging God's World
Cornelius Plantinga Jr. gives an opening plenary lecture at the 2017 Taking Your Church to College.
Tears, Ashes, Trumpets: A Service of Scripture and Song
A service of scripture and song held at the 2017 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium
Morning Prayer: Psalm 105
A morning service of prayer held at the 2017 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium
Faith Formation and Worship: A Worship Historian's View from the "End of the World"
Worship is a formative practice: through active engagement in liturgy, Christians are formed in a particular understanding of God, of others, and of themselves, and of what it means to live a Christian life in this world.
What Difference Does Church Location Make? A Philosopher's Insights on New Urbanism
The location of your church makes a big difference in shaping Christian life and witness.
Why the Church Needs History, Especially Now: A Historian's Vision for Equipping the Church
At a time of increasing cultural and political polarization, the North American church faces enormous challenges in embodying the unity of Christ and living out Christ's mission in this time and place.
Sport and the Christian Life: A Kinesiologist's Call to Action
Most people, young and old, interact with sport. Sport invades our families, churches, television, social media, careers and schools.