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The Remarkable Story of Christian Churches in China: How North American Christians Can Pray For and With Believers Overseas

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Workshop

Audio | April 24, 2019

Birgitta Johnson on New African American Ecumenical Hymnal

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism is a new Protestant hymnal compiled by a core committee of worship arts ministers and scholars. It goes deep and wide into the multiple streams of black Christian music and worship.

Conversation | January 07, 2019

Birgitta Johnson on Praise and Worship Music

Praise and worship music can lift worshipers’ hearts to God and unite people across culture, religious tradition, and background. But the genre is not meant to be the only kind of music in a congregation’s repertoire.

Conversation | January 07, 2019

Eddie Espinosa on Changes in Contemporary Worship Music

Eddie Espinosa, composer of “Change My Heart, O God,” explains why those who lead worship need to cultivate heart holiness.

Conversation | August 22, 2018

Serious Play: Insights from Augustine and Other Friends from the Early Church on Leading Worship and Administering Sacraments

Led by Lester Ruth, this workshop explored insights from Augustine and others in the early church that can break open playful, Scriptural imagination for leading in worship.

Audio | May 09, 2018

Hidden Secrets from the History of Contemporary Worship

Led by Lester Ruth, this workshop investigates little-known but significant details about the rise and development of this style of worship. Come ready to be surprised about contemporary worship’s complex history.

Audio | May 09, 2018

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

Christian Worship in North America and Asia

Ecumenical, post-colonial perspectives on varieties of contemporary songs

Video | May 11, 2017

When the Music Fades: The Overlooked Facets of Contemporary Worship's Historical Development

A conversation between Lester Ruth and John Witvliet about contemporary worship, trinitarian lyrics, and the dynamics of church renewal.

Video | May 11, 2017

Marcelo Villanueva on Authentic Worship in Argentina

More people are training to lead music and worship in Protestant churches in Argentina. As in churches elsewhere, they must balance using popular songs from other cultures with creating music that helps worshipers live out their faith in the real world.

Conversation | March 23, 2017

From Generation to Generation: Many Voices Singing the One Body

Two hymn writers and collaborators, one Roman Catholic and one Protestant, representing different generations, explore how the demographic, ethnic and denominational differences of contemporary American culture offer challenges and opportunities in crafting new, relevant and faithful song for Christian communities.

Video | March 08, 2017

Monique Ingalls on Why Scholars Can Stop Worship Wars

So many worship conversations go awry because people and congregations don’t know how to talk about what they do or value in worship. Both Christian and non-Christian scholars can help.

Conversation | December 15, 2015

Aaron Niequist on Practicing the Unforced Rhythms of Grace

The Practice, a Sunday evening service at Willow Creek Community Church, is finding that weekly confession, communion and silence help Christians live faithfully in an interfaith world.

Conversation | November 16, 2015

For Immigrants the Church is a Sanctuary of Protection and Refuge

an interview with pastor Melvin Valiente

Conversation | June 16, 2015

The Time of Some Famous Worshipers Has Come to an End

Now there is a challenge for the church, says pastor René Molina

Conversation | May 14, 2015

Music Is Just As Important As Lyrics

Because [music] helps to memorize the lyrics and make them your own, says Roberto Colón

Conversation | May 12, 2015

Success in Worship is Linked with the Spiritual Life of the Worshiper

An interview with Pastor José Caballero, a pastor of the First Hispanic Baptist Church of Huntington Park, CA.

Conversation | April 02, 2015

Worship Should Not Be Done in a Disorderly Manner Because The Lord Is a God of Order

Magali Pardo, Lieutenant Colonel of the Salvation Army, talks about relationship between church and people based on her previous work in several Latin American countries and current supervision of ethnic churches in three states.

Conversation | April 01, 2015

Components of Sexism Interfere with Worship

Fifteen years ago Roberto Ghione was commissioned by God to start a church in Simi Valley, California, with a vision to bring people one step closer to God and spiritual growth. That is how New Hope Church was formed, which is affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church, and currently has about 120 members.

Conversation | March 10, 2015

Worship is the Opportunity to Express Gratitude to God

Dr. Otto René Azurdia, originally from Guatemala, is the pastor of one of the largest Latino congregations in the United States.

Conversation | March 09, 2015

Calvin Institute of Christian Worship