All Tags Resource Type Academic Article Audio Bibliography Book Excerpt Conversation Enacted Scripture Feature Story Image News Article Reflection Resource Guide Slideshow Topic Showcase Video Website Worship Service Category All Worshipers Worship- Meaning of Dance Intergenerational Worship Music Technology Worship- Preparing for Visual Arts Language Arts/Words Worship- Leading Preaching Worship- Planning Teaching Daily Prayer/Reflection Grants Interdisciplinary Drama Sacraments (Baptism and Lord's Supper) Christian Year Occasion All Funerals Symposium Resources War Lessons and Carols Ascension Hymn Festival Advent Weddings Weekday Services Epiphany Natural Disasters Pentecost Teaching Worship Commissionings Thanksgiving Easter Christ the King Christmas Healing Services Anniversaries Taize Ordination/Installation Heidelberg Catechism Summer Passion Week Lent Dedications Search results 1 - 20 of 83 Sort by: Title | Date 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 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 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 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 Christian Worship in North America and Asia Ecumenical, post-colonial perspectives on varieties of contemporary songs 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 The Beauty of Christ Together we will gaze upon the beauty of the glory of Christ, the Son of God, our Savior, and King. Worship Service | Video | February 27, 2015 1 2 3 ... Next »