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In this workshop, we experience a variety of simple ways music can help us receive the scripture in worship with our heads and our hearts. Audio | March 17, 2016 Monique Ingalls on Why Scholars Can Stop Worship Wars So many worship conversations go awry because people and congregations don’t know how to talk about what they do or value in worship. Both Christian and non-Christian scholars can help. Conversation | December 15, 2015 Charsie Randolph Sawyer on Healthy Gospel Singing Having a good voice isn’t enough to sing gospel music well and lead people into worship. This ministry requires health in body, mind and spirit. Conversation | September 03, 2015 Larry Visser on Wedding Music Here is guidance on what to consider when choosing wedding music for the prelude, procession, ceremony, recession and postlude. Conversation | June 16, 2015 African American Worship Treasures Six church musicians and scholars explain why treasures and challenges in African American worship traditions apply to churches in any cultural context. Feature Story | April 21, 2015 Becoming Instruments of God: Singing and Worship How can we, as musicians and lay and ordained ministers, cultivate our bodies as active instruments of God? Audio | February 23, 2015 Music in Culture, Music in Worship: Different Roles and Goals Someone on social media recently sent out a photo of two young boys lost in worship. This photo reminded me of John Calvin’s famous words, “My heart I offer to you Lord, promptly and sincerely.” Article | December 18, 2014 Graham Kendrick on Leading Worship You’ve probably sung his “Shine, Jesus, Shine” and “Knowing You.” But his worship leading has changed since he wrote those songs. Conversation | December 02, 2014 The Blessing and Bane of the North American Evangelical Megachurch The music of the megachurch is both a bane and a blessing. The key task is discerning which of its dimensions fall in each category. Article | November 20, 2014 Miranda Dodson on Worship Music Maybe you heard her song “Try Again” on the TV drama Parenthood or NPR’s Morning Edition. Conversation | November 19, 2014 Music in the Church We say we are one church but when it comes to deciding what to sing many different and sometimes competing voices are heard. How did we get so many different worship music styles? Is one better than another? Do we need to choose just one? Understanding the roots and impulses of different streams of music helps us navigate them better in the context of worship ministry. During this session we will take a quick tour of the history of music in the church stopping to sing along the way. Audio | March 04, 2014 Singing Scripture in Worship for the Non-Liturgical Types We will examine resources from recent hymnals and various ecumenical perspectives on bringing the riches of scripture to musical worship Audio | February 17, 2014 Music Style in a Diverse Church This workshop will explore how we can move beyond the usual church labels by engaging with broader musical traditions to create worship that is both rich in content and diverse in appeal. Audio | February 17, 2014 Robert Nordling on Orchestras as Models of Christian Formation In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he explains how orchestras can help Christians grow together in faith. Conversation | Video | February 14, 2013 Robert Nordling on Humility and Christian Leadership In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he talks about humility as a key to Christian leadership and formation during college. Conversation | Video | February 14, 2013 Why People Still Love Hymnals If you worship in a church where the music reflects the CCLI Top 25, then you may be surprised to hear that many Christians still love singing and praying from hymnals. Slideshow | May 30, 2012 Face to Face Choir Tour - Rehoboth Christian School Choir Concert The Rehoboth Christian School choir sings at the Calvin College Chapel on March 27, 2012 as part of their Face to Face tour. They are joined by members of the Grand Rapids Christian Middle School Choir and Maple Avenue's Tabernacle of Praise. This free event is co-sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and is open to the public. Video | April 10, 2012 Hymnary This website is a comprehensive index of 5,573 hymnals, 1,085,006 published hymns, scores and media files, and information from sources such as Julian's Dictionary of Hymnology, hymnal handbooks, and experts in the field. Website | October 26, 2011 Neal Plantinga on His “God Go Before You” Blessing Cornelius “Neal” Plantinga Jr, president emeritus of Calvin Theological Seminary, often gives a specific benediction that blesses worshipers. Audio | Conversation | Musical Composition | August 22, 2011 Songs for Pentecost & the Holy Spirit A list of songs to use during Pentecost or sermons on the Holy Spirit Article | May 12, 2011 « Previous 2 3 4 5 Next »