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Worship Service: A Chosen and Thankful People

A service of the word and table based on Colossians 3:12-17. The service is led by Laura de Jong, preaching; Ron Rienstra; and Western Theological Seminary Chapel Stewards, past and present [Holland, Michigan].

Worship Service | November 03, 2022

Multilingual Singing for English-Speaking Congregations

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Seminar

Video | April 10, 2019

The God of Joy in the Midst of Our Troubles

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Service of the Word

Video | Worship Service | February 11, 2019

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

Ron Rienstra on Liturgical Performance and Improvisation

You might think of performance as totally out of place in Holy Communion. But performance and improvisation can help leaders and worshipers show and tell the gospel with their whole selves.

Conversation | July 21, 2017

Ron Rienstra on the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving

Christian traditions refer to the prayer before communion as the eucharistic prayer, the Great Thanksgiving, or the Great Prayer of Thanksgiving. If your Lord’s Suppers don’t include this prayer, then you very well may be missing out on a rich opportunity for faith formation.

Conversation | July 21, 2017

¡Le pidieron dirigir el canto congregacional!

Este recurso ofrece algunos principios, estrategias, y consejos prácticos destinados a aquellas personas que ministran en los cultos de la iglesia mediante la dirección de canto congregacional. En este texto encontrará ideas sobre cómo prepararse para dirigir el canto; cómo presentar las canciones, cómo dirigir las canciones según su estilo, propósito, y los instrumentos musicales con los que cuenta; cómo enseñar nuevas canciones, y más.

Article | October 04, 2016

Best Resources for Teaching Worship

Seven college and seminary professors list their top short reads for teaching worship and say which resources would be most helpful for church worship and liturgy committees.

Feature Story | April 13, 2016

Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn

This syllabus is for a class that explores the theology and praxis of worship leadership.

Article | March 12, 2012

Ten Service Plans for Contemporary Worship Vol. 2 (Book Excerpt)

Volume 2: These ten additional service plans are an expansion of the popular column "Notes from the LOFT," written by Ron Rienstra and published in the quarterly journal Reformed Worship.

Book Excerpt | October 20, 2010

Ten Service Plans for Contemporary Worship (Book Excerpt)

These ten service plans are an expansion of the popular column "Notes from the LOFT," written by Ron Rienstra and published in the quarterly journal, Reformed Worship.

Book Excerpt | October 20, 2010

Worship Words (Book Excerpt)

This book seeks to help students, pastors, and worship leaders come to a renewed appreciation and understanding of words in worship and to inspire them to use words more intentionally--to the greater glory of God and the greater blessing of God's people.

Book Excerpt | October 18, 2010

Disciples Year 2: Worship (Book Excerpt)

Disciples is a multi-year faith formation program for adults that combines group studies, daily devotions, and complete worship plans.

Book Excerpt | October 18, 2010

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue: Principles for Renewing Language in Worship

This workshop offered tools and ideas for creating rich, balanced language in worship. Participants explored principles for and discuss examples of welcoming traditional language gracefully; composing or improvising elements in fresh language; using songs and prayers to worship with the global church; and finding a place for lament. The session was based on the book Worship Words.

Audio | January 01, 2008

In Search of the 'NuHomiletic'

What is the homiletical counterpart to the "Emergent" church movement/conversation? In an increasingly postmodern world, how does the church speak a Word from God? The panel explored some of the current experiments in postmodern proclamation as the church makes its way to finding a culturally authentic "NuHomiletic."

Audio | January 01, 2007

Entering the Discomfort Zone: Our First Experience with Liturgical Dance

We need someone to help teach us as a community, little bit by little bit, how to see dance, how to apprehend and appreciate and worship through it.

Article | March 01, 2006