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Toward a Liturgical Aesthetic

An interdisciplinary Review of Aesthetic Theory

Article Article | March 10, 2011

Trinitarian Worship

One of the remarkable features of Christian theology in recent years is the resurgence of interest in the doctrine of the Trinity.

Article Article | February 24, 2011

Performance in Preaching

Performance in Preaching (Book Excerpt)

While there is no shortage of texts offering advice on the writing and delivery of sermons, most adopt a fairly traditional approach to the subject. This book takes a unique approach by examining the role of performance in preaching.

Book Excerpt Book Excerpt | October 20, 2010

Choosing the Kingdom (Book Excerpt)

A work of theology and a how-to guide for preachers who want to rethink both the form and the content of their preaching to move a congregation from maintenance to mission.

Book Excerpt Book Excerpt | October 18, 2010

A More Profound Alleluia

A More Profound Alleluia (Book Excerpt)

Convinced that worship and theology are intimately connected, the authors of A More Profound Alleluia show in practical terms how liturgy and doctrine fruitfully illuminate each other.

Book Excerpt Book Excerpt | October 18, 2010

Worship and Civility

In what ways can the church's worshiping life equip people for the patterns of civility-public politeness-that make for good citizenship? Should we even care about the question?

Audio Audio | March 22, 2010

Worship: A Spring of Life and Shalom

Worship helps us answer fundamental questions of human existence regarding our identity, calling, main purpose in life, and how to be empowered for service to God?

Audio Audio | March 22, 2010

Simon Chan on the Life of the Holy Spirit in the Church

Simon Chan says that bad worship produces bad theology, which leads to an unhealthy church. That's why he suggests that churches make more room for the Holy Spirit to work in worship. A feature story exploring the life of the Holy Spirit in the Church.

Feature Story Feature Story | July 08, 2009

Rediscovering the Lord's Supper: Growing Deeper into the Gospel

A renewed theology and practice of the Lord's Supper can help believers grow into a deeper and multifaceted vision of salvation. Come and explore the ways in which the Lord's Supper illuminates the gospel as participation in Christ by the Spirit.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Cultivating a Deep Love for Scripture

To help form a biblical worldview, we saturated our congregation with a rhythm of scripture memorization that has become a key component of spiritual formation. This workshop showed how this practice has transformed us and our worship.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

A Theological Understanding of the Liturgy as the Work of the Spirit

The intimate connection between the Spirit and the Church has deep roots in Christian tradition, such that the liturgy, i.e., "the work of the people," is also the work of the Spirit. This presentation will explore the relationship of the Spirit to the liturgy in terms of the Trinitarian economy and the Orthodox doctrine of synergy.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Symposium 2009 - The Glory of God and Faithful Worship

This session probed key scriptural texts on the theme of divine glory, reviewed contributions of influential theological texts, and explored the pastoral dimensions of weaving this luminous theme into everyday ministry back home.

Audio 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 Audio | January 01, 2009

Symposium 2009 - A Firm Foundation: Biblical Principles of Worship

Twelve principles were presented as a scriptural framework for thinking about, preaching and teaching on, and planning and leading corporate worship.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Symposium 2009 - Worship and the Word

Many churches need to use the Scriptures more in their worship. This seminar explored why and how the Bible should inform, infuse, and enrich our worship planning and leading. It also looked at practical ways to bring the Word in all its richness into our worship services.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Too Deep for Words? Preaching in the Language of the Spirit

This session explored the possibility of discerning the presence of the Holy Spirit in preaching and then discussed some manifestations of the Spirit in sermons, particularly focusing on the expressions of lament and celebration.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Symposium 2009 - Jesus: Our Worship Leader

This seminar explored the wonderful truth that when we gather, our living Lord is present and active in our midst?empowering, perfecting and leading our worship. Behind all true worship, regardless of its form or style, is the present mediating ministry of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Audio Audio | January 01, 2009

Abraham Kuyper's Our Worship: First English translation

Abraham Kuyper said that Christ is Lord over every "square inch" of life. Thanks to Our Worship, translated by Harry Boonstra and augmented by scholars' essays, you can now read Kuyper's perceptive writings on public worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | December 23, 2008

Making Sense Out of Reading Theology

This article encourages methodical and reflective methods of reading theological texts in order to receive greater enrichment and nourishment from them.

Article Article | August 26, 2008

Trinitarian Worship: This doctrine makes a difference in how you worship

What makes worship "work?" Gordon T. Smith and Philip W. Butin are among a growing group of scholars who say that consistently and explicitly naming and invoking the Trinity in worship inspires renewal. A feature story exploring how Trinitarian doctrine shapes Christian Worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | July 21, 2008