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The workshop began with a PowerPoint presentation on the history of Christian worship and its relationship to spiritual formation in congregational life, concluding with 'where we are now.' Practices for spiritual formation were described in relation to the congregation's worship life. Audio | January 01, 2008 Worship Coordinators: Lead, learn, and let go Today's worship coordinators do far more than sing into a microphone. They lead congregations to broader, deeper worship. A feature story exploring how today's worship leaders can lead, learn and let go. Feature Story | May 01, 2007 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 Lead Worship Change, not Worship War Though no one wants a worship war, discussions about worship change are often more divisive than divine. Howard Vanderwell explains how to ask questions that focus on worship principles, rather than on passions and preferences. A feature story exploring ways to lead worship change, rather than worship wars. Feature Story | June 23, 2006 More ideas on engaging children in worship Some helpful tips that congregations are using to encourage people of all ages to worship together Feature Story | April 28, 2006 Carolyn C. Brown on worship as a true family table Carolyn C. Brown talks about intergenerational worship. A feature story exploring the inclusion of children in worship. Feature Story | April 28, 2006 The "In Between" Words: How to keep fellow worshipers tuned in As worshipers move from one element of the service to the next, they need help to understand what they are doing and why. Verbal transitions help them stick with the worship dialogue between God and gathered people. Feature Story | January 20, 2006 Becoming a Worship-Centered Congregation: The Process of Cultural Change in Congregations Becoming a worship-centered congregation is a profound cultural shift for some congregations and often takes as much as ten years. Using leadership theory and theories of transformational learning, this workshop explored the dynamics of congregational change, resistance to change, and the role of congregational leaders in always pointing toward the worship of God as the church's highest calling. Audio | January 01, 2006 Planning Great High School Chapels As Christian school families are learning from their kids and grand kids, high school chapel services are a lot different than they used to be--and often more appreciated as well. A feature story exploring high school chapels. Feature Story | December 23, 2005 Risks and Rewards of Multistaff Ministry "Isn't that what we pay staff for?"? is the dreaded question in multistaff churches. Here's advice on involving the entire congregation, not just "the pros" in worship. A feature story exploring the importance of congregational involvement in worship, especially in multistaff churches. Feature Story | October 28, 2005 A Service of Morning Prayer for Those Who Make Music A service of morning prayer designed with musicians, composers and worship leaders in mind. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Services for Ordination and Installation Here are several worship service plans for ordination and installation services. You will find many ideas here that will aid you in making this worship event inspiring and challenging as well as one that will reflect the honor of Christian ministry and bring glory to God. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Making Music to the Lord: Commissioning of Worship/Music Ministry Staff - Psalm 27 This service plan focuses on the importance of the music ministry in the life of the church and the proper commissioning of those who serve in these ministries. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Setting Some Apart - Acts 13 The fourth service plan in a Pentecost series entitled "Catching God's Wind." This worship service has two emphases: the Holy Spirit's work is to provide and empower leaders for the church. As an expression of this work, the ordination of office-bearers is also included in this service. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 How Can I Know the Will of God? - Ephesians 5 A service plan focused on discerning God's will and leading in our lives in a series addressing difficult questions of the faith. Worship Service | June 01, 2005 Equipping Worship Leaders: More important than ever Equipping people for worship. The priesthood of all believers. Discovering your gifts. Given how many congregations have no pastor, these concepts are more important than ever. A feature story exploring how to equip lay-leaders in the church. Feature Story | March 18, 2005 Does Your Church Have a Worship Pastor Yet? Now that so many churches are advertising for worship pastors, Calvin Theological Seminary has introduced a Master of Arts in Worship program. A feature story on the unique and important role of the Worship Pastor. Feature Story | September 17, 2004 Pastoral Renewal: Everyone benefits Pulled in so many directions, dedicated pastors give and give, risking burnout. Congregations that encourage pastoral renewal will likely see the results in sermons and worship services. A feature story exploring the importance of time away for pastors. Feature Story | September 03, 2004 Jesus Is Coming! (Advent) A short weekday or chapel service for the season of Advent Worship Service | June 01, 2004 Are You Selling Youth Short? Do the words "pizza" and "Bible study" define your church's idea of youth ministry better than the phrases "mentoring younger kids" and "leading worship" do? A feature story about a new way to lead youth ministry. Feature Story | April 30, 2004 « Previous 2 3 4 5 Next »