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Touching the Altar: The Old Testament for Christian Worship
Bechtel explores some of the questions at the heart of Christian worship, considering the often neglected Old Testament as essential to understanding our purpose in worship.
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What Language Shall I Borrow
By: Ronald Byars
Byars argues that the communal worship speech that truly honors both the majesty and the intimacy of God is, in fact, biblical language.
Stilling the Storm
By: Kathy Smith
Smith explores the wide range of liturgical resources available for congregations in difficult situations and how those resources can best fit the specific situation they are experiencing.
The Art of Worship
From enlisting and training an effective leadership crew to overcoming opposition from resistant church members, The Art of Worship charts a clear course through every aspect of worship.
Where 20 or 30 Are Gathered
By: Christine O'Reilly, Peter Bush
Addressing the needs of small churches, Where 20 or 30 Are Gathered discusses the characteristics of family-size congregations, the ways they are organized, their joys and challenges, and their best worship practices.
With All Thy Mind
By: Robert Glick
Recalling the biblical and early church's witness regarding worship, Robert Glick examines the place of words, songs, sacraments, and symbols in worship in light of what we now know about the complexities of the human brain.
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.
What Language Shall I Borrow
By: Ronald Byars
Byars argues that the communal worship speech that truly honors both the majesty and the intimacy of God is, in fact, biblical language.
Stilling the Storm
By: Kathy Smith
Smith explores the wide range of liturgical resources available for congregations in difficult situations and how those resources can best fit the specific situation they are experiencing.
The Art of Worship
From enlisting and training an effective leadership crew to overcoming opposition from resistant church members, The Art of Worship charts a clear course through every aspect of worship.
Where 20 or 30 Are Gathered
By: Christine O'Reilly, Peter Bush
Addressing the needs of small churches, Where 20 or 30 Are Gathered discusses the characteristics of family-size congregations, the ways they are organized, their joys and challenges, and their best worship practices.
With All Thy Mind
By: Robert Glick
Recalling the biblical and early church's witness regarding worship, Robert Glick examines the place of words, songs, sacraments, and symbols in worship in light of what we now know about the complexities of the human brain.
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.
