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By the Vision of Another World: Worship in American History (Book Excerpt)

By the Vision of Another World by James D. Bratt [ed.] samples the rich variety of worship practices in American history to show how worship can be a fruitful subject for historians to study and, alternatively, how past case studies can enrich our understanding of worship today.

Book Excerpt | February 08, 2012

Worship in the Desert: The Spirituality of the Desert Fathers and Mothers

“Spirituality” and “Worship” have been hot topics recently. In this session we’ll explore the world and worship of the ancient desert monastics—Christians living in the rugged regions of Syria and Egypt in early Christian history.

Audio | January 27, 2012

Introduction to the Christian Year

We are creatures of time. Throughout the history of the church, Christians have in various ways attempted to put Christ at the center of their personal calendars.

Article | March 10, 2011

Worship and Mission after Christendom

As Christendom wanes, worship and mission can be integrated anew. Worship glorifies God and forms the worshippers to participate in the missio Dei.

Audio | January 28, 2011

Christian Worship in the 4th Century Jerusalem

What might an ancient church have to say for renewing our worship today?

Audio | January 28, 2011

Christian Worship in Reformed Churches Past and Present (Book Excerpt)

Vischer explores the history of reformed worship on every continent from the sixteenth century to the present. Surveying the most significant developments in the growth of reformed worship.

Book Excerpt | October 18, 2010

The Origins of Contemporary Worship: The Case of John Wimber's Anaheim Vineyard Congregation

Although it has swept across the nation in the last 25 years, contemporary worship didn't just pop out of nowhere. Have you ever wondered where it came from? This workshop reviewed some of its origins with particular attention to the important Anaheim Vineyard congregation in the 1970s and 1980s.

Audio | March 23, 2010

Worship in the Early Church: Unity in Diversity

This seminar explored the history of worship in the early church in the hope that we might learn about, accept, and apply different attitudes and practices in our own times.

Audio | January 01, 2009

Why Read Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) on Worship?

Abraham Kuyper's accomplishments were many and he had a stellar career. He served as pastor, theologian, founder of the Free University in Amsterdam, chief organizer of a Calvinist political party, prime minister of the Netherlands. He is, however, less well-known for another major contribution-his writings on worship and liturgy which are still relevant for the church today and now appear in an English translation as Our Worship.

Audio | January 01, 2009

Worship in the Early Church

Some of the worship practices of early Christians --100-400 A.D.-- were strikingly different but perhaps more biblical than ours today.

Audio | January 01, 2006

A Precious Feast, a Tangled Web: A Case for Welcoming Children at the Table

An article outlining several arguments for including children at the Lord's Supper in the Christian Reformed Church, including questions for discussion.

Article | June 01, 2004