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But there’s power in following the biblical pattern of connecting outreach and worship. Feature Story | May 05, 2010 Uuh' It didn't happen every day, but was frequent enough that I clearly remember it. I would be sitting with my grandparents, in their house, around their kitchen table. We would be finishing a meal or even just a simple snack, and the conversation would come to a lull…. Reflection | January 01, 2010 Baptism: A story we all share Discover how the multiple meanings of baptism can enrich baptism as a source of Christian identity, faith formation, and baptismal living. A feature story exploring Baptism, a story we all share. Feature Story | August 24, 2009 Just As It Should Be It is called Throat Singing and I do not even know how to fully describe it. To me it sounded like a cross between an oboe and someone clearing his throat. It was fascinating to listen to. And as I sat there I found myself feeling excited, uncomfortable, confused and at peace, all at the same time. Article | June 01, 2009 Justice and Suffering in Worship Centered on God Setri Nyomi, general secretary of the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, explains why confessing that Jesus is Lord applies to the economy and earth. As the Accra Confession affirms, God calls for just relationships with all creation--so our worship should reflect that faith stance. A feature story exploring Justice and Suffering in Worship centered on God. Feature Story | June 01, 2009 Ya'at'eeh "Ya’at’eeh." That is what I should have said. Ya’at’eeh is a Navajo greeting. It is always accompanied with a hand shake, and, if the parties do not know each other, it is usually followed with a formal introduction. Article | April 01, 2009 Embracing the Discomfort of Diversity A reflection on the value of discomfort in experiencing worship outside our familiar cultural context. Article | March 01, 2009 Paved Roads “Be still and know that I am God.” That is the exhortation we hear from God in Psalms 46:10. But how possible is this in our modern technological world? What does it mean to be still before God? I used to think I understood Article | January 01, 2009 When I Grow Up I Want to Be A Shepherd "When I grow up I want to be a shepherd." I imagine that is what my grandfather said when he was a young boy growing up near Blanco Canyon in New Mexico. Article | January 01, 2009 Worship Renewal in a Latin American Context A presentation by Gerardo Oberman on worship renewal in a Latin American context. Audio | Video | January 01, 2009 Sunday Morning Worship: Who's not there and why not? As churches work toward full, conscious and active participation in liturgy, some are noticing patterns of worship attendance. They're reaching out to those absent from Sunday morning worship. A feature story focused on Sunday worship attendance. Feature Story | October 29, 2008 Church Military Support that Any Congregation Can Do Even if you agree that churches should reach out to armed forces members and their families, you might think your church isn't up to the job. But don't discount what your congregation can do in military ministry. Feature Story | October 15, 2008 Becoming a Veteran-friendly Church: Pacifists can do this too How can churches follow the Prince of Peace and yet minister to warriors? Military chaplains and veterans say that this dilemma keeps many congregations from including war concerns in worship or ministering to soldiers and families. A feature story exploring how churches can become veteran-friendly. Feature Story | October 15, 2008 Confirmation and Profession of Faith Practices Are Changing Two concerns, young adults who drop out of church and adult churchgoers who stop growing in discipleship, are pushing denominations to rethink their approach to the sacraments. Feature Story | September 02, 2008 From Confirmation or Profession of Faith to Multiple Milestones of Faith What is confirmation or profession of faith for? Does it certify knowledge, open the communion table, affirm acceptance of baptism, mark a milestone in a continuing faith journey? A feature story exploring the meaning behind profession of faith. Feature Story | September 02, 2008 Interview with C.R. “Kees” van Setten about the Power of Musical Lament to Reconcile Jews and Christians In this email interview from spring 2008, van Setten tells how the music of lament has helped heal European Christians ashamed of how they’ve treated Jews and helped Jews feel God’s presence. He explains how combining lament and praise can enrich evangelical worship. Feature Story | June 20, 2008 Bringing Our Pain to God: Michael Card and Calvin Seerveld on biblical lament in worship Lament is an essential ingredient of honest faith, but what does biblical lament look or sound like in real congregations? A feature story exploring how Christians can bring their pain to God in worship. Feature Story | June 20, 2008 Faith Formation: What's the trouble with moralism? Churches are talking about spiritual formation and faith formation because they've seen the failure of information to form faith that changes people's inner lives and outward behaviors. A feature story exploring the switch from moralism to faith formation. Feature Story | June 05, 2008 Chapel Services at Seminaries: Questions worth asking Chapel at your seminary is likely different than seminary worship is for your peers at other divinity schools. A feature story exploring different chapel practices and sharing a model for planning worship on campus. Feature Story | May 16, 2008 Postmodernism and Community Memory Does your church want to be relevant to postmodern people? If so, how much should your worshiping community connect or disconnect with memory? A feature story exploring Postmodernism and Community Memory. Feature Story | March 25, 2008 « Previous 6 7 8 9 10 ... Next »