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A More Profound Alleluia
By: Leanne Van Dyk
Convinced that worship and theology are intimately connected, the authors of A More Profound Alleluia show in practical terms how liturgy and doctrine fruitfully illuminate each other.
Designing Worship Together
By: Howard Vanderwell, Norma de Waal Malefyt
Pastor Howard Vanderwell and musician Norma de Waal Malefyt lay out a thoughtful, field-tested process for planning, implementing, and evaluating life-enriching weekly worship.
Voicing God's Psalms
By: Calvin Seerveld
Calvin Seerveld has rendered forty of the psalms into idiomatic English and structured his verses as singable melodies based on Genevan, Reformation German, and Welsh tunes.
When God Speaks Through Change
By: Craig Satterlee
Anyone who has preached at a wedding and a funeral in the same week can attest to the power of the occasion to impact the preaching event. Craig Satterlee reflects on how to integrate such significant events into the preaching ministry of the church.
CICW Choral Music Series
By: John D. Witvliet, Pearl Shangkuan
GIA Publications Inc. and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship bring you a series of fine choral anthems, co-edited by Pearl Shangkuan, professor of music at Calvin University, and John D. Witvliet, director of CICW.
High-Tech Worship?
By: Quentin Schultze
In High-Tech Worship, Quentin J. Schultze takes a careful look at how churches use technology effectively, giving readers practical guidance on the wise use of technology in their churches.
Prayers of the People
By: John D. Witvliet, Emily R. Brink
This book is an essential guide for anyone invited to lead congregational prayer in a worship service. Whether you're a new or regular prayer leader, you'll find everything you need in this collection of well-crafted worship resources.
Proclaiming the Christmas Gospel
By: David Vroege, John D. Witvliet
John D. Witvliet and David Vroege offer this outstanding collection of Christmas messages from giants of the Christian faith, such as John Calvin, St. Augustine, Martin Luther, Bernard of Clairvaux, and more.
The Substance of Things Seen
By: Robin Margaret Jensen
The Substance of Things Seen explores the intersection of art and faith, offering thoughtful reflections on the way art functions in Christian life and practice.
Wonderful Words of Life
By: Mark A. Noll, Richard J. Mouw
Written by knowledgeable church historians, Wonderful Words of Life explores the significance of hymn-singing in many dimensions of American Protestant and evangelical life.
Worship at the Next Level
By: Tim A. Dearborn, Scott Coil
A book offering an inter-disciplinary approach for worship leaders, pastors, musicians, and all those involved in worship planning.
Worship in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
By: Karin Maag, John D. Witvliet
Offers readers a chance to understand better the societal and confessional norms that motivated late medieval and early modern Christians to maintain or change traditional Catholic worship practices.
A More Profound Alleluia
By: Leanne Van Dyk
Convinced that worship and theology are intimately connected, the authors of A More Profound Alleluia show in practical terms how liturgy and doctrine fruitfully illuminate each other.
Designing Worship Together
By: Howard Vanderwell, Norma de Waal Malefyt
Pastor Howard Vanderwell and musician Norma de Waal Malefyt lay out a thoughtful, field-tested process for planning, implementing, and evaluating life-enriching weekly worship.
Voicing God's Psalms
By: Calvin Seerveld
Calvin Seerveld has rendered forty of the psalms into idiomatic English and structured his verses as singable melodies based on Genevan, Reformation German, and Welsh tunes.
When God Speaks Through Change
By: Craig Satterlee
Anyone who has preached at a wedding and a funeral in the same week can attest to the power of the occasion to impact the preaching event. Craig Satterlee reflects on how to integrate such significant events into the preaching ministry of the church.
CICW Choral Music Series
By: John D. Witvliet, Pearl Shangkuan
GIA Publications Inc. and the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship bring you a series of fine choral anthems, co-edited by Pearl Shangkuan, professor of music at Calvin University, and John D. Witvliet, director of CICW.
High-Tech Worship?
By: Quentin Schultze
In High-Tech Worship, Quentin J. Schultze takes a careful look at how churches use technology effectively, giving readers practical guidance on the wise use of technology in their churches.
Prayers of the People
By: John D. Witvliet, Emily R. Brink
This book is an essential guide for anyone invited to lead congregational prayer in a worship service. Whether you're a new or regular prayer leader, you'll find everything you need in this collection of well-crafted worship resources.
Proclaiming the Christmas Gospel
By: David Vroege, John D. Witvliet
John D. Witvliet and David Vroege offer this outstanding collection of Christmas messages from giants of the Christian faith, such as John Calvin, St. Augustine, Martin Luther, Bernard of Clairvaux, and more.
The Substance of Things Seen
By: Robin Margaret Jensen
The Substance of Things Seen explores the intersection of art and faith, offering thoughtful reflections on the way art functions in Christian life and practice.
Wonderful Words of Life
By: Mark A. Noll, Richard J. Mouw
Written by knowledgeable church historians, Wonderful Words of Life explores the significance of hymn-singing in many dimensions of American Protestant and evangelical life.
Worship at the Next Level
By: Tim A. Dearborn, Scott Coil
A book offering an inter-disciplinary approach for worship leaders, pastors, musicians, and all those involved in worship planning.
Worship in Medieval and Early Modern Europe
By: Karin Maag, John D. Witvliet
Offers readers a chance to understand better the societal and confessional norms that motivated late medieval and early modern Christians to maintain or change traditional Catholic worship practices.
