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Sánchez M. on Sculptor Spirit It is impossible to become more like Jesus on your own. A new book offers five ways to recognize how the same Spirit who worked in Jesus’ life can shape us to be more Christlike. Conversation | December 10, 2019 When Local Churches Learn and Worship Together Four congregations in Durham, North Carolina, discovered that planning worship, learning, and reflecting together helped them be better witnesses in their East Durham neighborhood. Feature Story | November 26, 2019 Tim Shapiro on How Your Congregation Learns Many congregations suspect they need to change but don’t know how. Tim Shapiro’s book describes eight steps that healthy congregations can take to learn together. These learning journey stages have parallels to elements of Christian worship. Conversation | November 12, 2019 Trauma-Informed Worship: Address Trauma to Begin Healing Most pastors realize that people come to church with deep fears, sorrows, and concerns that often remain unexpressed in worship. But because Mount Aery Baptist Church has worked to become a trauma-informed congregation, its worship services are becoming a communal place of healing. Feature Story | November 12, 2019 Mandy Smith on The Vulnerable Pastor Christian leaders, especially pastors, sometimes feel bad about the gap between their ideal of Christlike ministry and the reality. Pastor Mandy Smith explains that honestly accepting vulnerabilities and human limitations makes room for God’s strength to be revealed in people and congregations. Conversation | November 05, 2019 Seven Self-Care Tips for Clergy Who Engage Trauma Clergy and other church leaders called to engage trauma must also practice self-care, or they will burn out and be less effective in helping those who need to address and heal from trauma. These tips help congregants as well, relieving pressure on clergy and church leaders. Article | October 30, 2019 Sherrye Willis and Angela Johnson on Faith-Based Healing from Trauma Ten African American churches in Texas are focusing on helping youth understand and heal from trauma. This knowledge helps adults become more aware of their own trauma and is changing worship practices. Conversation | October 15, 2019 Trauma-Informed Congregations and Worship: Being Made Whole Becoming a trauma-informed congregation means helping people learn, talk, and grieve about what happened to them. Worship can provide a safe space for people to nurture trusting relationships and accept God's healing grace. Feature Story | October 02, 2019 Teacher-Scholars awarded Vital Worship Grants for 2019 by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship announced today that it will fund 14 grants to Teacher-Scholars for 2019-2020 as part of its Vital Worship Grants Program. News Article | November 30, 2018 Mental Illness and Christian Worship This topic showcase highlights resources for including people with mental illnesses in worship. Congregations that renew their worship to become more inclusive discover that everyone benefits. Topic Showcase | October 30, 2018 Mental Illnesses and the Church’s Calling This topic showcase highlights resources to help churches reclaim their role in including and befriending people who live with mental illnesses. Topic Showcase | October 29, 2018 Emmett G. Price III on Racial Reconciliation Resources for Congregations Learning about diversity among Christians is a good way to embrace the ministry of reconciliation entrusted to us by God. Conversation | September 25, 2018 Emmett G. Price III on Studying Black Christian Experience “If we don’t see each other in the Bible, we get stuck in social perplexities that cause us to not be a good witness,” says Emmett G. Price III. Conversation | September 25, 2018 New Program Equips Students for Leadership in the Church The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship announces the establishment of the Ministry Leadership Fellows—a two-year program available to incoming Calvin College students who show potential for leadership in the local church. The initiative, open to students interested in any major or field of study, is available beginning with the 2019 incoming class. News Article | September 05, 2018 Christina Edmondson on Church Multicultural Accessibility Committees John 17 records Jesus’ prayer for unity “so that the world may know that you have sent me and loved them.” It is a powerful witness when churches model unity within diversity. This witness requires intention and prayer. Conversation | July 02, 2018 Christina Edmondson on Doctrine and Multicultural Hospitality To become more multicultural, congregations must help members discern differences between biblical doctrines and cultural biases. Conversation | June 29, 2018 Isaac Wardell on Rethinking Calling and Vocation Not everyone feels called to their job or experiences it as way to use their gifts to accomplish great things for God. There is a more satisfying way to think about how God calls each of us. Conversation | April 18, 2018 Isaac Wardell on Bringing Work into Worship Daily work, paid and unpaid, consumes our lives, energy, and minds—even when we are in church. Here are ways to plan worship so people see themselves and their work as instruments of God. Conversation | April 18, 2018 Reggie Smith on Churches Called to Become Multicultural Considering the “Joseph question” and the “Jonah question” can help congregations overcome fear of talking about race, culture, and how God might be calling them to change Conversation | March 08, 2018 Warren Kinghorn on Mental Health and Christian Worship It is far more common to hear about physical ailments than mental ones in congregational prayers and worship. Psychiatrist Warren Kinghorn explains why mental health issues and people with mental illness should be acknowledged in Christian worship. Conversation | February 06, 2018 1 2 3 ... Next »
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