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Larry Visser on Planning a Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnfest

Larry Visser is minister of music and chancel organist at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this edited conversation, he discusses the hymn festival that LaGrave hosted on February 10, 2013.

Conversation | March 11, 2013

How to Use the Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnal

Pastors, teachers, and church musicians share tips.

Feature Story | January 07, 2013

Singing the True Story of the Whole World

Knowing how the Bible hangs together helps Christians join God in the drama of redemption. The new Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal helps worshipers sing the biblical meta-narrative.

Feature Story | January 07, 2013

Singing our Theology: Hymn Society conference

For five days I had the opportunity to attend the Hymn Society Conference, in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The Hymn Society Conference is an annual conference that meets in a different location every year. It draws people who love hymns and the history of hymns.

Reflection | April 17, 2012

Songs for Pentecost & the Holy Spirit

A list of songs to use during Pentecost or sermons on the Holy Spirit

Article | May 12, 2011

Songs for Easter

A list of songs to shape the Easter season.

Article | April 14, 2011

Your Song Menu

Whether you are eating in or dining out, a menu is desirable. When you are ordering your songs for worship a menu is no less valuable. In this workshop we looked through various menus for songs, check our song diet, and found out how to order the best for our worship gatherings.

Article | March 10, 2011

Songs for Lent

A list of songs to shape Lent. These songs range from prayers of confession to cries of lament to expressions of trust and praise for God’s grace.

Article | March 04, 2011

The Story Behind the Song

How to encourage faith nurture in your congregation’s worship.

Article | December 14, 2010

Four Principles for Vocalists Leading Congregational Singing

Tips for leading congregational singing.

Article | November 08, 2010

Singing the New Testament (Book Excerpt)

Singing the New Testament is a collection of songs which quote or paraphrase texts of the New Testament. It is a resource for those who desire to put Scripture in the mouths, minds, and hearts of Godâ€™s people.

Book Excerpt | October 20, 2010

Contemporary Songs for Worship (Book Excerpt)

A collection of 37 modern contemporary songs arranged for congregational singing.

Book Excerpt | October 18, 2010

Pablo Sosa on Congregational Singing

Songs put words in people's mouths, knowledge in their bones, and conviction about whose voice counts. Songs shape how a worshiping community lives out its faith. A feature story exploring the importance of congregational singing.

Feature Story | February 26, 2007