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Reformed Churches Worldwide: A common heritage

The heart of Christian worship remains the same, whether you worship in Ghana, Mexico, China, or Japan, according to worship music expert Emily Brink. A feature story exploring the reformed church around the world.

Feature Story Feature Story | January 07, 2005

Evangelical Christians in Mexico: Believing in Christ alone

Evangelical Christians in Mexico have a strong sense of community, shaped as much by the beliefs they share as the beliefs they oppose. A feature story about evangelical Christians in Mexico.

Feature Story Feature Story | December 27, 2004

The Worship Sourcebook: An ecumenical guide to planning worship

Ever feel stuck in a rut while writing or voicing prayers for worship? The Worship Sourcebook offers help. A feature story about the ecumenical uses of the Worship Sourcebook.

Feature Story Feature Story | December 10, 2004

Drumming in Worship: Experiencing God's heartbeat

What is it about percussion that appeals to worshipers in so many cultures? How does drumming together help Christians build community?

Feature Story Feature Story | November 29, 2004

Children's Choirs Shape Worship Habits

Many adults find that their children's choir experience instilled a homing instinct that brings them back to church. A feature story exploring the importance of Children's Choirs for spiritual formation.

Feature Story Feature Story | November 12, 2004

Eight Tips for Designing Liturgical Banners

Rainbows, piles of stones, the Ark of the Covenant, a star, a dove. Isn't it time to follow God's lead and reclaim the visual arts to remind us of God's presence among us? A feature story about the role of visual art in worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | October 29, 2004

Visual Arts in Church: Making the invisible Word visible

Rainbows, piles of stones, the Ark of the Covenant, a star, a dove. Isn't it time to follow God's lead and reclaim the visual arts to remind us of God's presence among us? A feature story about the role of visual art in worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | October 29, 2004

Bayanihan: Filipino sense of community

A feature story based on an interview with Joel and Amy Navarro upon their return to the United States after living in the Philippines. Christians in the Philippines and U.S. can learn from each other.

Feature Story Feature Story | October 15, 2004

A Brief (selective) Overview of Filipino Church Music

The Philippines is the only Christian nation in Asia. Ferdinand Magellan, the first sea explorer to lead an expedition around the world, introduced Catholicism to the island nation in 1521. Sacred and folk music after this era demonstrates Western and indigenous influences.

Feature Story Feature Story | October 15, 2004

Ancient Christmas Sermons: Making the old, old story new again

People look forward to singing Christmas carols. Meanwhile, each Christmas preachers struggle to compose yet another sermon that will engage worshipers. A feature story presenting a new view of preaching at Christmas.

Feature Story Feature Story | October 01, 2004

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 Feature Story | September 17, 2004

Joy: When all ages worship together

Geoffrey, age 7, interrupted the vicar's prayer. Hands on hips, he demanded, "You mean Jesus died?" What happened next reveals how one congregation answered a classic dilemma of intergenerational worship. A feature story exploring the importance of intergenerational worship.

Feature Story Feature Story | August 23, 2004

Nine Tips for Designing Intergenerational Worship

Looking for simple ways to introduce intergenerational worship ideas without totally overhauling everything about your worship services? Here are nine tips to get you started.

Feature Story Feature Story | August 23, 2004

Where Twenty or Thirty Are Gathered

In a world that values bigger and better, rural churches testify that true measure of worship is how it changes hearts and lives. A feature story about worship in rural communities.

Feature Story Feature Story | July 21, 2004

New Ethnic Churches: Visit one soon

You no longer need a passport or have to sign up for a mission trip to meet Christians from other countries. Hearing other people's faith perspectives is now as easy as visiting a new church.

Feature Story Feature Story | July 09, 2004

Great Preaching: What blacks and whites can learn from each other

Cleophus LaRue believes that black preachers and white preachers could make sermons more powerful by applying the best insights of the other's traditions.

Feature Story Feature Story | June 25, 2004

Ghana - Slideshow

A slideshow of worship in Ghana.

Slideshow Slideshow | June 01, 2004

Guam - Slideshow

A slideshow of worship in Guam and Micronesia.

Slideshow Slideshow | June 01, 2004

Various Churches in Mexico City - Slideshow

A slide presentation highlighting visits to various churches in Mexico City by former Calvin Institute of Christian Worship staff member, Edward Seely.

Slideshow Slideshow | June 01, 2004

Japan - Slideshow

A slideshow of images taken in Japan of church services, singing, children's education classes, the Lord’s Supper, prayer, baptism, offertory, and preaching.

Slideshow Slideshow | June 01, 2004