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Beyond the Bamboo Curtain: New Asian Songs for Worship

This singing and conversational session introduced new Asian songs collected in recent years along with their background stories and how these might be used in the context of worship. Presented by Swee Hong Lim, I-to Loh, Joel Navarro and others at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

Video | February 19, 2013

Vespers with Korean Spirituality and Style of Worship Through Story, Song, and Prayer

Led by Jaewoo Kim and musicians

Worship Service | Video | February 18, 2013

Wise Church: Exploring Faith and Worship with Christians Around the World (Book Excerpt)

Based on the document "Worshiping the Triune God," a collection of proverbs on worship adopted by the World Communion of Reformed Churches, this book and study guide offers a global perspective on how and why we worship.

Book Excerpt | February 18, 2013

How to Use the Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnal

Pastors, teachers, and church musicians share tips.

Feature Story | January 07, 2013

Rethinking Christian Community and Worship in a Global and Post Modern Context

How do we create an environment for worship that builds genuine community among those with no or perhaps with negative, experiences of “church”?

Video | January 28, 2012

Dave Vroege on Teaching Worship in Ukraine

Ukraine

Conversation | November 30, 2011

Anne Zaki on the worship symposium in Hong Kong

Conversation with Anne Zaki on the worship symposium in Hong Kong

Conversation | June 27, 2011

Yvette Lau on worship in Hong Kong

Conversation with Yvette Lau about a worship symposium in Hong Kong.

Conversation | May 12, 2011

A Conversation with Mary Mikhael

This conversation explored issues of justice and peace in the Middle East, and reflected on the question: what it is like to be a Christian and a woman in the Middle East today?

Audio | April 08, 2011

Just Worship

We listen to the cry of the prophet Isaiah, voicing God's call to God's people regarding the true nature of worship and the inextricable bond between our relationship with God and our relationship with one another, and particularly with the most downtrodden among us.

Audio | March 18, 2011

Symposium 2011 - Asian Christian Worship Practices Worth Adopting or Adapting

This session introduced a variety of worship expressions from Asian cultures, songs and prayers, gestures that can sometime speak with more eloquence than words, and visual ways to bring beauty to your worship space; all gifts for your congregation to consider.

Audio | January 28, 2011

Background of the Worshiping The Triune God statement

An overview and introduction of 'Worshiping the Triune God,' a statement of faith and wisdom on worship and spirituality produced by the World Alliance of Reformed Churches.

Article | January 07, 2011

Singing the Psalms Against a Backdrop of Persecution: A View from Pakistan

Find out how the psalms bring hope to suffering Christians in Pakistan and how the psalms can challenge theologians, poets, and musicians around the world to strengthen faith, ministry, and worship.

Audio | March 23, 2010

Worship, Suffering, and Justice

This workshop explored the phenomenon of vibrant worship in communities in which there is much suffering, and engages participants in discussions around meaningful worship in such settings. It also explored how social justice can be part of worship while keeping the focus on God.

Audio | January 01, 2009

Worship Renewal in a North American Context

Bringing Forth Treasures: A Wise, Old Metaphor for Ministry with a Bright Future

Audio | Video | January 01, 2009

Worship Renewal in a Latin American Context

A presentation by Gerardo Oberman on worship renewal in a Latin American context.

Audio | Video | January 01, 2009

Planning Worship for the Global Village

21st-century worship planners are faced with unique exciting challenges as the church answers the Spirit's call to be a place where all nations and cultures are invited to join in praise.

Audio | January 01, 2008

'When Were You Robbed?' In Search of Worship that is Reformed and Always Emerging

This workshop reflected on the rise of Alternative Worship in the United Kingdom over almost two decades, which has led at different times to both sublime and ridiculous innovations in worship practice.

Audio | January 01, 2007

Choosing Global Songs for Christian Worship in Multiethnic Settings

The 21st century is characterized by people moving and mixing all over the world, trying to fit into new communities that are varied and diverse. That reality is pushing the church to be multiethnic like the church of the 1st century. We'll explore how to plan worship that is inclusive, allowing everyone to feel welcome by including musical gifts from their culture and worship "back home" in their new church home.