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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 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 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 New Program Equips Students for Leadership in the Church The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship announces the establishment of the Ministry Leadership Cohort—a two-year program available to incoming Calvin 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 Item | 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 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 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 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 Warren Kinghorn on Mental Illness and Our Deepest Identity We hear a lot about using person-first language. Yet it is still common to label people with their mental health diagnosis. Christians and churches can offer another way to describe our common human identity. Conversation | February 06, 2018 Mark Mulder on Debunking “the Culture of Poverty” It is important for financially stable churches and Christians to build relationships with those in poverty. But the reason may be different than what you might assume. Conversation | December 14, 2017 Congregations and Persons with Dementia: A Story and Ideas to Try TOGETHER is a new Bible study curriculum designed to include, appeal to, and challenge adults of varying abilities. The new curriculum is building community in ways that enrich worship in congregations and congregation members with dementia. Article | December 08, 2017 Does Church Location Make Any Difference? Because human beings are embodied creatures, the shape of the material world—in particular, the shape of the built environment—will affect their spiritual lives, both in relation to God and to each other. Article | October 24, 2017 Mika Edmondson on MLK’s Theology of Unearned Suffering Jesus’s example of laying down his life for others inspired Martin Luther King Jr. and the U.S. civil rights movement. This theology of how to engage undeserved suffering can help congregations deal with pain. Conversation | October 10, 2017 Barbara J. Newman on Adult Inclusive Small Group Bible Studies TOGETHER is a new Bible study curriculum designed to include, appeal to, and challenge adults of varying abilities. It aims to build community in ways that may enrich congregational worship. Conversation | September 29, 2017 Reggie Smith on Theology Underlying Sociology What churches profess and what they do sometimes clash. Sharing stories, sitting with those who suffer, praying, and listening in silence for God can help churches harmonize theology and sociology. Conversation | September 01, 2017 Jamie Skillen on Creation Care and Sabbath Rest Christians often talk about the doctrine of creation as mainly about origins and God’s glory. Jamie Skillen goes deeper by looking at God’s purpose in creation and how that applies to creation care. Conversation | August 04, 2017 Worship in Times of Trauma: Gabriel Salguero Pastor Gabriel Salguero reminds us the soul has hunger and needs. Good worship speaks to the body and the soul. Video | March 27, 2017 « Previous 1 2 3 4 ... Next »