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Why We Still Have Hope / Por qué aún tenemos esperanza

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Service of the Word & Table

Video | Worship Service | February 13, 2019

2019 Symposium on Worship Slideshow

A slideshow of images from the 2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship

Slideshow | February 11, 2019

The God of Joy in the Midst of Our Troubles

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Service of the Word

Video | Worship Service | February 11, 2019

Birgitta Johnson on New African American Ecumenical Hymnal

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism is a new Protestant hymnal compiled by a core committee of worship arts ministers and scholars. It goes deep and wide into the multiple streams of black Christian music and worship.

Conversation | January 07, 2019

Amanda Benckhuysen on Preaching from the Minor Prophets

Most congregations have never heard a sermon preached from the prophetic books of Nahum or Obadiah. Other than a few choice passages in Jeremiah or Isaiah, the major prophets are mainly ignored too. That means worshipers are missing out on more than a quarter of inspired Scripture.

Conversation | December 12, 2018

Duane Kelderman on the Challenge of Preaching in a Fragile Europe

A Dominican preaching colloquium addresses the challenge of preaching in contemporary Europe, where secularism, individualism, and a lack of cultural consensus have given rise to fear, division, and xenophobia.

Conversation | November 16, 2018

Emmett G. Price III on Racial Reconciliation Resources for Congregations

Learning about diversity among Christians is a good way to embrace the ministry of reconciliation entrusted to us by God.

Conversation | September 25, 2018

Eddie Espinosa on Changes in Contemporary Worship Music

Eddie Espinosa, composer of “Change My Heart, O God,” explains why those who lead worship need to cultivate heart holiness.

Conversation | August 22, 2018

#WHATCANIDO? Millennials and GenZ in Worship

A presentation on Millenial and GenZ generations held at the 2018 Vital Worship Grants Event.

Video | August 17, 2018

Kevin Adams on Framing Words for Missional Worship

Worship can change lives when people understand what they are doing and why. Carefully chosen words help frame classic worship elements so gathered congregants are sent out to embody God’s grace, mercy, and peace.

Conversation | July 25, 2018

The Gospel of John in the Pulpit

This seminar explored the Gospel of John and offered cultural clues that help the gospel’s stories spring to life in new and unexpected ways.

Audio | April 23, 2018

Kai Ton Chau on Small Church Choirs

Small church choirs can do far more than sing anthems. Despite perceived challenges, small church choirs can successfully help lead and enliven worship.

Conversation | March 29, 2018

Reggie Smith on Churches Called to Become Multicultural

Considering the “Joseph question” and the “Jonah question” can help congregations overcome fear of talking about race, culture, and how God might be calling them to change

Conversation | March 08, 2018

Jaewoo Kim on Making Room for Multicultural Worship

To worship in line with the Lord’s Prayer—on earth as it is in heaven—requires making room in worship for stories, songs, and gifts from many cultures. Doing so depends in part on how churches form their views about refugees and immigrants.

Conversation | February 28, 2018

Jubilation, Awe, Penitence, and Petition in Corporate Worship in Kenya

In this session Prof. Kidula shared contemporary congregational music in Kenya by using examples birthed out of diverse situations and locations on the continent and in the country.

Audio | February 14, 2018

Ron Rienstra on the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

Christian traditions refer to the prayer before communion as the eucharistic prayer, the Great Thanksgiving, or the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving. If your Lord’s Suppers don’t include this prayer, then you very well may be missing out on a rich opportunity for faith formation.

Conversation | July 21, 2017

Visuals for Worship

We are pleased to present 27 visual symbols that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.

Resource Guide | March 30, 2017

Tony Alonso on Liturgical Music as Communal Confession

Tony Alonso notices gaps between what we sing in worship and how we live, including how we choose bilingual songs.

Conversation | October 31, 2016

Rediscovering Biblical Lament and Christian Hope in a Congregational Context

How can congregations reclaim the biblical practice of bringing both grief and anger before the Lord in prayer and worship? How can these practices ultimately be an expression of Christian hope in God’s promises?

Audio | April 21, 2016

Sandra Van Opstal on Multicultural Preaching

A majority of U.S. Christians born before 1965 are white. However, the fastest growing groups in the U.S. as a whole and in its churches are people of color. Preaching must change to reflect this diversity so that all generations and nations can encounter God through the Word

Conversation | April 08, 2016