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Feature Story | February 07, 2011 Hospitality as Paying Attention Randy Smit sees all of life as a gift and the Lord’s Table as the “quintessential place for experiencing the hospitality of Christ. And so who’s at the table becomes pretty significant.” He suggests focusing less on “fencing the table,” more on opening it to children or others who may be left out. Feature Story | February 07, 2011 Greg Scheer on Working with Worship Committees "People fear the unknown above all. You lie awake worrying about what might happen," says Greg Scheer, minister of worship at Church of the Servant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Worship changes often make people fear they'll lose power, feel discomfort, or watch meaningful traditions erode. Feature Story | December 06, 2010 Dealing with Fear in Church Life How can we worship so that God’s perfect love overcomes all we’re afraid of? Feature Story | December 06, 2010 Worship Leading as a Ministry of Reconciliation When Isaac Wardell interviewed for the job of director of worship arts at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, he learned how often worship changes hurt, confuse, or offend people. Feature Story | December 06, 2010 Internships: Churches Make Room for People to Serve and Learn in Ministry Interns often add energy, joy, and new connections to a church. Does your congregation have what it takes to mentor and support an intern? Feature Story | November 22, 2010 How to... Lead Worship in a Rest Home Here are some things to keep in mind when addressing the elderly. Article | November 19, 2010 Child's Play For a cooperative art project, why not recruit a group who are easy to work with: kids? Article | November 19, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Professional Resources Resources for worship planning within a seminary campus. Article | November 05, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Seminary Chapel Websites This list is a select review of items of interest found on seminary worship websites, organized according to common themes: Customaries, Denominational Diversity, Stylistic Variety, Curricular Integration, and Other issues. Article | November 03, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Seminary Chapel Survey In the spring of 2007, a questionnaire was sent to all ATS-accredited Protestant seminaries in the USA. The purpose of the study was to begin to map the range of practices and policies at the nation’s seminaries surrounding community worship. Thus, the questionnaire asked simple questions and invited reflection and feedback. The questions were divided into four primary categories: Leadership, Liturgy, Community, and Curriculum. Article | November 03, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Other Analytical Tools Surveys are wonderful – though limited – tools for gathering data on worship priorities and practices. The survey used by the CICW/Brehm study group asked broad questions in four categories: Leadership, Liturgy, Community, and Curriculum. Many other research goals and strategies might suggest other questions and/or analytical data-gathering mechanisms. Article | November 03, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Church at School and School at Church Nearly every seminary in North America worships together during the week. These services are central to a seminary’s communal life and work, for worship is deeply formative – spiritually, educationally, and institutionally. Yet there is significant variety in the ways in which seminary communities plan for, lead, and learn about worship. Article | November 03, 2010 Enter the Drama of God's Story Entering the biblical narrative requires looking at the story you actually live by and pondering why God gave the Bible as a sprawling story. Feature Story | July 09, 2010 Going Deeper as Members of One Body Meeting the 'invisible' people who help put food on their tables helped Westminster Presbyterian middle schoolers see how Scripture, life, and worship connect. Feature Story | June 02, 2010 Trusting God in Youth Ministry: Living Our Faith Together Want to do youth ministry with more trust, less anxiety? A feature story with practical tips for developing sustainable youth ministry in which congregations experience themselves as one body growing together in love. Feature Story | April 05, 2010 Contemplative Youth Ministry: Listening to God together Where else in their multitasking 24/7 lives can youth find loving adults who join them in meaningful prayer, silence, and conversation to connect with God? A feature story exploring what makes an effective youth ministry program. Feature Story | March 22, 2010 Desiring the Kingdom: Which do you want? In "Desiring the Kingdom: Worship, Worldview, and Cultural Formation", James K. A. Smith explains how what we love, imagine, and desire shapes who we become. He urges congregations to reclaim worship practices that train our hearts through our bodies. Feature Story | February 16, 2010 Taste and See What would it be like if all our senses were regularly engaged during our weekly worship? Article | December 01, 2009 My Only Comfort This versatile drama presentation, based on the Heidelberg Catechism’s first question and answer, can be included in a worship service in a variety of settings and stages. Enacted Scripture | September 01, 2009 « Previous 1 2 3 4 5 Next »