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The Formative Years of Christian Worship and Their Continued Impact on Us Today
Guided by Worship in the Early Church, the most recent book of Dr. Justo González and Dr. Catherine Gunsalus González, participants will explore dimensions of early Christian worship whose rediscovery may be valuable to us today. An opportunity to listen and dialogue via Zoom with Justo and Catherine will be part of this session.
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Compelling Preaching: A Conversation with Neal Plantinga and Laura de Jong
Vivid imagery, compelling stories, perceptive exegesis, pastoral sensibilities, theological clarity, cultural fittingness--each of these gifts contributes immensely to compelling, transformative preaching. Compelling preaching features the dynamic interplay of each of these strengths. This conversation will explore how these dynamic interactions come about, how we cultivate them, and how the practice of polishing, and studying, exemplary sermons can stretch not only award-winning authors but also those of us struggling to shape compelling sermons for people who may not always seem to appreciate it.
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American Evangelical Worship: A Field Report and an Opportunity for Reflection
Professor Melanie C. Ross has spent two decades researching evangelical congregations of all stripes, from those who worship using historic liturgies to those who adopt a more freeform approach. In this session, she shares stories from the field, discusses the trends and shifts she has observed, and offers insights about how we can learn from each other across our differences. She also prompts us to reflect on why we do what we do each week when we gather. What kinds of things might a worship scholar notice if they visited your church? Join us for this time to find out!
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