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Carter, this session focuses on ten dimensions of belonging and their salience to the inclusion of people with intellectual disability, autism, and other developmental disabilities in the full life of the church. Audio | May 10, 2018 Creative, Collaborative Worship Led by artist Ellen Phillips, this workshop was a time to explore collaborative methods as well as to share ideas for the art of worship. Audio | May 09, 2018 Transforming Faith through Visual Arts in a Smaller Church Artists and church members Cheryl and Lori shared practical guidelines for creating projects that are meaningful, inclusive, and theologically grounded. Audio | May 09, 2018 Hidden Secrets from the History of Contemporary Worship Led by Lester Ruth, this workshop investigates little-known but significant details about the rise and development of this style of worship. Come ready to be surprised about contemporary worship’s complex history. Audio | May 09, 2018 Serious Play: Insights from Augustine and Other Friends from the Early Church on Leading Worship and Administering Sacraments Led by Lester Ruth, this workshop explored insights from Augustine and others in the early church that can break open playful, Scriptural imagination for leading in worship. Audio | May 09, 2018 Means of Grace: Forming New and Sustaining “Renewing” Congregations and Church Plants In this seminar, veteran practitioners discussed how mission-shaped preaching and sacramental life function as means of grace in their communities. Audience engaged a discussion that sees evangelism and robust worship as beautifully integrated elements of every congregation’s ministry. Audio | May 04, 2018 Vertical Habits: Helping Congregations Rediscover the Striking Beauty of Conversation with God Good relationships are built on healthy practices; the same is true for our relationship with God. Audio | May 03, 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 Mutuality in Worship: Sharing Our Stories and Gifts This workshop focused on practical ways to involve people's stories, songs, and gifts in our corporate worship times—all with the goal of unity in diversity. Audio | April 13, 2018 Beyond “Contemporary” and “Traditional”: Clues to Finding a Third Way The gulf between “contemporary” and “traditional” worship is sometimes bridged through the pursuit of what some might call the “awkwardly blended” service. Audio | April 12, 2018 After the Benediction: Putting Faith to Work the Other Six Days This presentation focused on the multiple avenues through which the supports and relationships available within congregation can meet real needs in the lives of people with disabilities and their families throughout the week. Audio | April 11, 2018 The Future of Latino Protestants in America Latino Protestantism is growing in the United States due to a combination of immigration, birth rates, and conversion. This expanding stream of American Christianity will foster shifts in the liturgy and worship of churches in unexpected ways. Audio | April 10, 2018 Singing Spirituals, Singing Gospel In this workshop, we sang spirituals, traditional and contemporary songs, praise and worship songs, inspirational songs, and children's music. Audio | April 06, 2018 “We Have Seen the Lord!”: Preaching the Johannine Narratives of Jesus’s Resurrection Appearances In this workshop we looked at John’s distinctive resurrection narratives, which emphasize both the restoration of Jesus’s relationship with his disciples broken by his death and the continuity of Jesus’s relationship with and care for all his disciples across time and place amidst the obvious differences brought about by his resurrection and return to the Father. Audio | March 16, 2018 The Technicolor Jesus: Preaching the Drama of Mark’s Gospel Most preachers know all about Mark’s fast-paced, dramatic writing style. Audio | March 15, 2018 Growing in Intimacy with God This workshop first explored how worship leaders, musicians, and pastors can personally grow in Christ, and then it suggested ways that public worship can encourage similar maturity for all people. Audio | March 14, 2018 Six Qualifications of a 21st Century Worship Leader This workshop, led by Ed Willmington, discussed six qualities of an equipped twenty-first century worship leader and provided thoughts for implementing each practice. Audio | March 14, 2018 Beyond Stigma to Hospitality: Creating a Gracious Space for People with Mental Illness Worship and fellowship are sometimes difficult for people with mental illness because few people understand their experience and their needs in worship. Audio | March 13, 2018 Singing Poetry In this workshop led by Jan Kraybill, we looked at and sang some great hymns and songs, and we discussed how best to help our worshiping communities sing poetry with appreciation, enthusiasm, and artistry. Audio | March 02, 2018 The Contemplative Worship Leader New and ancient patterns in Christ’s Spirit are available to worship leaders, this workshop explores how to find life and vitality in our diverse contexts and through our varied personalities. Audio | March 01, 2018 « Previous 6 7 8 9 10 ... Next »