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Kevin J. Adams on the Gospel in a Handshake

Kevin Adams explores the beautiful gifts of framing words for worship—the “conversation of worship”—that are lifegiving and engaging.

Audio | Podcast | December 18, 2023

On Preaching the Beatitudes

A conversation with Kevin Adams, Rebekah Eklund and Scott Hoezee

Conversation | November 18, 2021

You are the Salt of the Earth and the Light of the World

A worship service led by Kevin Adams and Pearl Shangkuan based on Matthew 5:13-16, “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.” We give special thanks to André Thomas for his contributions as a consulting director and his encouragement of our student musicians.

Worship Service | November 17, 2021

Baptism as a Way of Life

How does the one-time act of receiving baptism connect to the everyday life of Christians? In this panel discussion, a group of pastor-theologians will reflect on the relationship of baptism as a worship practice and sacrament to baptism as a lived identity. This is a YouTube Video Premiere panel discussion.

Video | November 16, 2021

Forming New Worshiping Communities: Church Planting in the 21st Century

Worship can change lives when people--whether unchurched or eager for fresh expressions of worship and life together--understand what they are doing and why.

Video | October 29, 2020

The Worship Team: Principles for Collaborative Worship Planning

2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship |

Audio | February 09, 2020

Framing Worship in New and Established Churches

2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Seminar

Audio | February 09, 2020

Universal and Responsive Design for Missional Worship: A Vision of Inclusion

2019 Cultivating Vital Worship | Session

Audio | July 17, 2019

Framing Worship for Missional Engagement

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Workshop

Audio | May 03, 2019

The Bible in Worship: Deep Engagement with Scripture in a Culture of Low Biblical Literacy

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Seminar

Video | April 02, 2019

Praying the Psalms in Life and in Worship

In joy and in sorrow, in faith and in doubt, the Psalms can help us to worship and pray.

Audio | July 27, 2018

Kevin Adams on the Mission at the Heart of Classic Worship

An ancient pattern at the heart of classic Christian worship helps welcome and orient people into life in the body of Christ.

Conversation | July 25, 2018

Kevin Adams on Framing Words for Missional Worship

Worship can change lives when people understand what they are doing and why. Carefully chosen words help frame classic worship elements so gathered congregants are sent out to embody God’s grace, mercy, and peace.

Conversation | July 25, 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