Morning Prayer: Psalm 105
A morning service of prayer held at the 2017 Vital Worship Grants Colloquium
July 5, 2017
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25 min video
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.
June 30, 2017
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58 min video
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.
June 28, 2017
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55 min listen
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.
June 28, 2017
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30 min listen
Worship Songs about Care for Creation
Caring about God’s good creation includes lamenting whatever harms it and joining God’s mission to make all things new. Songs from around the world explore these ideas.
June 15, 2017
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5 min read
Worship Resources for Creation Care
We confess that God created heaven and earth and everything in it. We sing that this is our Father’s world. Yet, billions of people suffer in places where so much is no longer bright and beautiful. This worship resource guide will help your community plan services that honor our Creator, who invites us to join in caring for the whole creation.
June 14, 2017
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17 min read
When the Music Fades: The Overlooked Facets of Contemporary Worship's Historical Development
A conversation between Lester Ruth and John Witvliet about contemporary worship, trinitarian lyrics, and the dynamics of church renewal.
May 11, 2017
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56 min video
Indonesians on Diversity among Indonesian Christians
Indonesia comprises thousands of islands on both sides of the equator. Its Christians and seminarians come from many islands, languages, and cultures. They have a lot to learn from each other.
May 11, 2017
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5 min read
Christian Worship in North America and Asia
Ecumenical, post-colonial perspectives on varieties of contemporary songs
May 11, 2017
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58 min video
Conversation with singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken
This is a conversation with artist Sandra McCracken and John Witvliet.
May 2, 2017
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54 min video
Worship in Times of Trauma: Gabriel Salguero
Pastor Gabriel Salguero reminds us the soul has hunger and needs. Good worship speaks to the body and the soul.
March 27, 2017
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3 min video
