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He has pastored and planted churches in Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, and Texas. In this edited conversation, he talks about cooperating with God in intercessory prayer, during worship and beyond. Conversation | October 26, 2012 Coop's Column - So Marred, So Beautiful Their suffering Savior’s immense love for them, far beyond their mind’s feeble ability to grasp or comprehend, now prompts Christians to worship him Reflection | January 14, 2011 Prayer for the Darfuri Loving God, we cry out to you on behalf of the people of the Darfur region. Article | Reflection | October 21, 2010 Coop's Column - Belonging Lonesomeness, that bleak and desperate feeling of abandonment and forsakenness, is the worst—the absolute worst—that can overtake any human being. Reflection | October 19, 2010 Coop's Column - Simply Fellow Strugglers My years as chaplain among college students have convinced me that many young people suffer from what I call the "immortality virus": "Death-accidents, illness, and weakness, too-can, and sometimes do, happen to others. But it won't -read: cannot- happen to me." Or so they foolishly imagine. Reflection | August 16, 2010 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 Justice and Suffering in Worship Centered on God Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, explains why confessing that Jesus is Lord applies to the economy and earth. As the Accra Confession affirms, God calls for just relationships with all creation--so our worship should reflect that faith stance. A feature story exploring Justice and Suffering in Worship centered on God. Feature Story | June 01, 2009 Worship that Ministers to the Afflicted Many worshipers suffer from chronic illnesses, sudden crises, stresses from work and/or family life, losses of loved ones or of personal abilities, discouragement from situations in the local community or the world. Video | January 01, 2009 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 What the Psalms Have to Teach Us about Song Writing Psalms allow us to express a whole range of emotions in powerful ways and at the same time, they tell us a lot about God. This workshop will examine how worship song writers can learn from the psalms as they work on their own craft. Audio | January 01, 2009 Where the Love of God Goes: Dealing with Disasters "Where is God when it hurts?" "Why me, Lord?" For worship leaders, the time to prepare yourself and those who you love for times of disaster is before the disaster strikes. We will examine the impact disasters can have on people's lives and the spiritual preparation necessary to help you plan worship in ways that help you and your congregations face disasters in your own lives and the lives of those whom you love. Audio | January 01, 2008 Worship in Difficult Times All congregations experience crises, transitions, and conflicts. Worship will be affected by these difficult times, and can be the place where healing begins and continues. Audio | January 01, 2007 Hearing God's Voice through Change: The preacher's role As Jesus told the disciples at the Last Supper, in this world we will have trouble. Here's how preaching can encourage believers to take heart. A feature story exploring how congregations can hear God's voice despite change and trials. Feature Story | September 30, 2005 Why Do Good People Suffer? - Job 1, 2 A service plan focused on the question of suffering and the test of faith it often involves in a series addressing difficult questions of the faith. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 « Previous 1 2