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Bailey on Righteous Anger in the Psalms In this episode, David M. Bailey, executive director of Arrabon, an organization dedicated to equipping and empowering organizations for reconciliation, talks with John Witvliet about righteous anger that directs people on a path of formation and Christian discipleship. Audio | Podcast | October 26, 2020 Elizabeth Bajema: All Belong in God’s Family Churches sometimes see themselves as inclusive simply because they have attendees from group homes. But true inclusion means getting to know people as individuals with gifts to offer in God’s family. Conversation | July 06, 2020 Church Responses to Infertility, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy Loss After decades of silence, church leaders and congregations have begun accompanying people who mourn losing children before or soon after birth or letting go of dreams to form a family. Feature Story | June 02, 2020 Living as Chosen People 2020 Symposium on Worship | Service Video | Worship Service | May 14, 2020 Stacey Edwards-Dunn on African American Infertility and the Church’s Response People experiencing infertility often suffer in silence. African Americans experience more infertility than other racial groups. But churches can offer healing when they open the door for conversations and include these sorrows in worship. Conversation | April 24, 2020 Shaping Worship During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Sparking New Connections at New Mount Zion Baptist Church, Roxboro, North Carolina Like many congregations, New Mount Zion Baptist Church has people with varying abilities, incomes, and technology access. In this edited conversation, LaTonya McIver Penny shares how to use a mix of digital and old-fashioned ways to help worshipers and community members stay connected. Conversation | April 14, 2020 Dennis R. Edwards on 1 Peter and Good Shepherd Sunday For lectionary Year A, Good Shepherd Sunday, the fourth Sunday of Easter, includes a reading from 1 Peter. New Testament scholar Dennis R. Edwards explains why Peter’s first letter is especially relevant as people deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Conversation | April 14, 2020 Prayers of God’s People during COVID-19 Prayers of God’s People during COVID-19 written by Rev. Larry Doornbos Reflection | April 03, 2020 Indigenous Christian Worship Resources: Where to Start Many congregations are beginning to realize that they live, work, and worship on land taken from Indigenous people. Learning about First Nations and Native American Christians can help worshipers from other cultures see the gospel with new eyes. Article | March 19, 2020 Becoming a Trauma-Informed Faith Community Resources to help churches and other faith communities do ministry with people affected by adverse childhood experiences or other trauma. Topic Showcase | March 19, 2020 LaTonya McIver Penny on Worship with Differently Abled People Churches decide to include people with disabilities when they realize God sees us all as equals and all as differently abled. LaTonya McIver Penny advocates for inclusive worship, especially in African American congregations. Conversation | February 25, 2020 Billy Kluttz on Paperless Liturgy and Music Sometimes not providing written or projected words and notes is the best way to make liturgy truly the work of the people. Paperless liturgy and paperless music can be great tools for including all ages and abilities in worship. Conversation | January 08, 2020 Intergenerational Worship Model Based on Scripture and Story Residents of senior living communities often feel cut off from church life. Meanwhile, congregations often feel segregated by age. This participatory intergenerational worship model brings people together around Scripture and life stories. Feature Story | January 06, 2020 Christus Paradox 2019 A service of lessons and carols that invites people to approach Advent and Christmas with songs that sing about both forgiveness and justice, healing and correction, personal serenity and cultural reconciliation, human flourishing and the flourishing of all creation. Worship Service | November 13, 2019 Trauma-Informed Worship: Address Trauma to Begin Healing Most pastors realize that people come to church with deep fears, sorrows, and concerns that often remain unexpressed in worship. But because Mount Aery Baptist Church has worked to become a trauma-informed congregation, its worship services are becoming a communal place of healing. Feature Story | November 12, 2019 Mandy Smith on The Vulnerable Pastor Christian leaders, especially pastors, sometimes feel bad about the gap between their ideal of Christlike ministry and the reality. Pastor Mandy Smith explains that honestly accepting vulnerabilities and human limitations makes room for God’s strength to be revealed in people and congregations. Conversation | November 05, 2019 Anthony L. Bennett on Engaging Trauma in Sermons Many urban pastors deal with trauma. Some preach without benefit of pay or formal training. This Baptist church gathered its associate ministers monthly to learn about trauma and exegete Scripture to engage people hungry for healing and justice. Conversation | October 30, 2019 Trauma-Informed Congregations and Worship: Being Made Whole Becoming a trauma-informed congregation means helping people learn, talk, and grieve about what happened to them. Worship can provide a safe space for people to nurture trusting relationships and accept God's healing grace. Feature Story | October 02, 2019 Curriculum Prepares People to Talk about Racial Reconciliation Arrabon’s Race, Class, and the Kingdom of God curriculum gives small groups the shared knowledge, language, and practices to effectively address deep cultural tensions and divisions. Feature Story | August 19, 2019 Mary L. Cohen on Prison Choirs That Churches Can Start Churches can use this community/prison choir model to embody and invite people into restorative justice. It can help us develop our awareness of our common humanity and help people see God’s love within each of us. Conversation | August 12, 2019 « Previous 3 4 5 6 7 ... Next »