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Biblical Storytelling and the Drama of the Bible

In this conversation, actor, playwright, and professor Jeff Barker shares with pastor Paul Ryan his journey in Biblical storytelling as way to help students and worshiping communities hear and see the importance of scripture memorization, speaking the text, and reclaiming 'the plays' of the Bible.

Video | December 02, 2021

Jeff Barker on Combining Music and Public Scripture Reading

The COVID-19 pandemic pushed many churches to do online worship services, inspiring some liturgists to more creatively present Bible readings. Jeff Barker explains how to combine music with the lections or scripture passages.

Conversation | September 09, 2020

A Lion and a Donkey are Standing on the Road: A Scripture Drama on 1 Kings 13

2020 Symposium on Worship | Vesper

Video | February 24, 2020

The Coming of Esau: An Advent Story

Join with Jeff Barker and Northwester College Scripture Arts Team in this worship service based on the entire dramatic, biblical story story of Esau and his younger brother, Jacob.

Video | April 27, 2018

Lord, Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace

This festival of song, prayer, and scripture is led by the Conference Gospel Choir, a group comprised of members of the Calvin College Gospel Choir, Hope College Gospel Choir, Grand Rapids African American Youth Chorus, Calvin College Africapella, and conference participants.

Video | Worship Service | April 29, 2016

When Music Helps Us Hear the Bible

Sometimes the Bible rejoices when joined by song and sound! In this workshop, we experience a variety of simple ways music can help us receive the scripture in worship with our heads and our hearts.

Audio | March 17, 2016

Were You There When They Crucified My Lord?

A dramatization of Isaiah 53 and Luke 22

Enacted Scripture | February 10, 2016

God of Grace and God of Glory: An Exodus Triptych

a service based on the whole book of Exodus in three movements

Video | Worship Service | February 26, 2014

Speaking and Acting the Bible

A session from Symposium 2010 with Jeff Barker and Tom Boogart.

Video | June 21, 2010

Let Story Form Your Worship: Old Testament and lectionary dramas

Here are two church worship drama models based on Bible texts. Part of a feature story exploring dramas based on the Old Testament and lectionary texts.

Feature Story | April 05, 2007