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Montague Williams on Church in Color

In this episode, Montague Williams shares about the opportunities churches have to support and nurture young people of color as they navigate the joys and complexities of their lives in the 21st century.

Audio | Podcast | December 20, 2021

Words to the Church from Another Time of Pandemic and Racism

The Rev. Francis Grimké’s thoughts from over a century ago are just as relevant during our current COVID-19 crisis and ongoing pleas for racial justice.

Reflection | June 15, 2020

Preparing to Reopen Churches for Worship during COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic means churches planning to reopen will have to consider not just how to keep congregants safe, but also how to make them feel welcome. Consider these thoughtful recommendations from Yvette Lau, a pastoral musician, scholar, and teacher serving in Hong Kong.

Article | June 15, 2020

Does Church Location Make Any Difference?

Because human beings are embodied creatures, the shape of the material world—in particular, the shape of the built environment—will affect their spiritual lives, both in relation to God and to each other.

Article | October 24, 2017

Why We Need to Know the History of Our Churches

The fact remains that most American Christians remain startlingly ignorant of critical aspects of their church’s history. Learning this history can help us more faithfully know ourselves, love others, and follow Christ.

Article | August 07, 2017

What You Can Learn from Visiting Churches

College and seminary professors offer church observation guides for their students. You can use their insights to learn more when you visit other churches. This process can also help you understand how people experience liturgical practices in your own congregation.

Feature Story | April 13, 2016

Denise Weyhrich on Trust, Churches, and How Installation Art Can Minister

Denise Kufus Weyhrich and Cindi Zech Rhodes founded SEEDS Fine Art Exhibits to create conversations between artists and viewers. They know from experience that churches and artists, whether Christian or not, don’t always trust each other.

Conversation | Video | February 20, 2013

The Church: Willing to Suffer

Seventh worship service in a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

Worship Service | December 12, 2012

The Church: Passionate for Justice and Compassion

Sixth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

Worship Service | December 12, 2012

The Church: A Peacemaker

Fifth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

Worship Service | December 12, 2012

The Church’s Unity: A Healthy Witness

Fourth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

Worship Service | December 12, 2012

The Church’s Unity: Both Gift and Obligation

Third worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

Worship Service | December 12, 2012

The Church: A World-Wide Family

Second worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

Worship Service | December 12, 2012

Lisa De Boer on Learning to Appreciate Liturgical Art

Lisa De Boer teaches art and art history at Westmont College in Santa Barbara, California. She’s been researching the role of visual arts in North American churches. In this edited conversation, she talks about learning to appreciate worship art that doesn’t match a personal ideal.

Conversation | September 10, 2012

How Online Worship Can Build Community

You don’t need to be a wealthy megachurch to welcome and serve online worshipers, but it helps to have an online usher.

Feature Story | November 09, 2011

Getting Started with Webcasting Online Worship

John Zimmerman and Matt Kennedy share a mutual interest in using technology to reach people for Christ. They say it’s easier than you might think to start streaming your church worship services live so that people at remote locations can join you.

Feature Story | November 09, 2011

Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts

The Lilly Fellows Program in Humanities and the Arts seeks to renew and enhance the connections between Christianity and the academic vocation at church-related colleges and universities.

Website | October 19, 2011

Indianapolis Center for Congregations

The Indianapolis Center for Congregations is dedicated to helping strengthen Indiana congregations as they work through their challenges and opportunities.

Website | October 19, 2011

Hartford Institute for Religion Research

Hartford Institute is a religion research center of Hartford Seminary. For three decades, the Institute has explored denominational growth and congregational vitality. The site is a resource for clergy, laity and students striving to understand religion in America.

Website | October 19, 2011

Faith Communities Today

Faith Communities Today is the public dissemination effort of a group of researchers and religious leaders who were responsible for, in 2000, the largest survey ever of congregations.

Website | October 19, 2011