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Pablo Sosa on Congregational Singing

Songs put words in people's mouths, knowledge in their bones, and conviction about whose voice counts. Songs shape how a worshiping community lives out its faith. A feature story exploring the importance of congregational singing.

Feature Story | February 26, 2007

More ideas on engaging children in worship

Some helpful tips that congregations are using to encourage people of all ages to worship together

Feature Story | April 28, 2006

Carolyn C. Brown on worship as a true family table

Carolyn C. Brown talks about intergenerational worship. A feature story exploring the inclusion of children in worship.

Feature Story | April 28, 2006

The "In Between" Words: How to keep fellow worshipers tuned in

As worshipers move from one element of the service to the next, they need help to understand what they are doing and why. Verbal transitions help them stick with the worship dialogue between God and gathered people.

Feature Story | January 20, 2006

Planning Great High School Chapels

As Christian school families are learning from their kids and grand kids, high school chapel services are a lot different than they used to be--and often more appreciated as well. A feature story exploring high school chapels.

Feature Story | December 23, 2005

What is Vital Worship?

A summary of the meanings and implications of vital worship.

Article | March 03, 2005

Planning and Leading Worship as a Pastoral Task

We need a new perspective, a way of conceptualizing our roles as worship leaders that will sustain our day-to-day work in our congregations.

Article | February 24, 2005

Does Your Church Have a Worship Pastor Yet?

Now that so many churches are advertising for worship pastors, Calvin Theological Seminary has introduced a Master of Arts in Worship program. A feature story on the unique and important role of the Worship Pastor.

Feature Story | September 17, 2004

Hospitality in Worship: A Reflection of God's Gracious Character

I did not become passionate about hospitality until I realized that it had to be rooted in grace. Not until my desire to reflect God’s hospitality to me, in no longer calling me a stranger, but in calling me a friend, did the hospitality I extend to others become linked to grace. When that happened, then hospitality became more than technique and more than a task.

Article | February 18, 2000