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How Hymnody Can Help Diversify Contemporary Worship

Contemporary-worship congregations are rediscovering hymns as treasuries of theological depth that express the full range of emotions and Scripture. Singing hymns together helps people connect across generations and cultures.

Feature Story | March 13, 2023

Jonathan A. Powers on Teaching Hymns Appropriate to Context

If your congregation experiences hymn singing as dull and lifeless, then try Jonathan A. Powers’ advice on finding, introducing, and teaching hymns that will resonate with your worshiping community.

Conversation | March 06, 2023

Katie J. Graber on Singing with Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation

Some congregations worry that singing songs outside their own tradition might be inauthentic or offensive. Ethnomusicologist Katie J. Graber gives reasons for using worship songs from other cultures and eras—and how to do so with proper appreciation and attribution.

Conversation | February 28, 2023

Herbert H. Tsang on the Beauty of Low-Tech Connections

COVID-19, “the triple pandemic,” and future universal health threats will continue to prevent many congregants, especially senior members, from attending worship in person. But for those willing to put up with some “holy messiness,” Herbert H. Tsang offers low-tech solutions to connect, sing, and worship together.

Conversation | February 23, 2023

Sharing Hymn Stories Invites Worshipers into Experience

Knowing more about the hymns they are singing helps worshipers feel more connected to God and each other in the universal body of Christ that spans all times and places.

Feature Story | February 07, 2023

William Phemister on Lively Piano Accompaniment for Hymns

Church pianists who apply William Phemister’s advice can introduce congregations to hymnody or more deeply immerse them in it. Typical worshipers may be surprised to learn that pianists don’t necessarily play every note as written in the hymnal—and there are good reasons why.

Conversation | January 13, 2023

New Worship Songs for Climate Change and Creation Care

Our 2017 annotated list of worship songs about care for creation remains so popular that we have compiled a new list of worship songs to lament climate change and encourage creation care. Many of these songs and hymns have been released since 2018. Others are new to various English-speaking audiences because they come from international hymnals and organizations.

Feature Story | November 07, 2022

Hymns for a Pandemic: A Brief Historical Introduction

Centuries before 2020’s novel coronavirus, COVID-19, Christians around the world responded to plagues, pandemics, uncertainty, and sin with faith in God’s presence and care—a faith expressed in many theologically rich hymns that can remind modern believers of God’s faithfulness.

Resource Guide | May 05, 2020

How to Play (and use) Psalms

2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship | Workshop

Video | April 15, 2019

Best Tips and Resources for Small Church Choirs

Kai Ton Chau is well acquainted with unique challenges faced by small church choirs. He has gathered a wealth of tips and resources to help choirs nurture worship in small congregations.

Article | March 29, 2018

Kai Ton Chau on Small Church Choirs

Small church choirs can do far more than sing anthems. Despite perceived challenges, small church choirs can successfully help lead and enliven worship.

Conversation | March 29, 2018

Renewed: Come, Holy Ghost

Introducing the worship song “Come, Holy Ghost / Be Not Afraid” by Bruce Benedict and Ray Mills.

Video | October 16, 2017

Renewed: Come, Holy Ghost

Introducing the worship song “Come, Holy Ghost / Be Not Afraid” by Bruce Benedict and Ray Mills.

Video | October 16, 2017

Worship Songs about Care for Creation

Caring about God’s good creation includes lamenting whatever harms it and joining God’s mission to make all things new. Songs from around the world explore these ideas.

Article | June 15, 2017

Bringing Hymns to Life on Guitar

We’ve heard many of the great old hymns played beautifully with organs, pianos, and choirs, but their journey into the world of guitar-led worship can be awkward. Old tunes are often abandoned or significantly altered in the name of modernization, but such revision is not always necessary.

Video | March 08, 2017

Singing Bilingually in Spanish and English: A Vision and Resources for Singing Together on the Journey of Faith

In North America, we have a splendid opportunity in the years and decades ahead to learn to sing bilingually, transcending a language divide in ways that help us all learn and grow together as we discover scripturally inspired songs from a variety of contexts and cultures.

Video | March 02, 2017

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How Hymnody Can Help Diversify Contemporary Worship

Jonathan A. Powers on Teaching Hymns Appropriate to Context

Katie J. Graber on Singing with Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation

Herbert H. Tsang on the Beauty of Low-Tech Connections

Sharing Hymn Stories Invites Worshipers into Experience

William Phemister on Lively Piano Accompaniment for Hymns

New Worship Songs for Climate Change and Creation Care

Hymns for a Pandemic: A Brief Historical Introduction

How to Play (and use) Psalms

Best Tips and Resources for Small Church Choirs

Kai Ton Chau on Small Church Choirs

Renewed: Come, Holy Ghost

Renewed: Come, Holy Ghost

Worship Songs about Care for Creation

Bringing Hymns to Life on Guitar

Singing Bilingually in Spanish and English: A Vision and Resources for Singing Together on the Journey of Faith

Benjamín Alicea-Lugo on Praise y Adoración Bilingual Hymnal

Singing in Spanish and English: Reflections of Musicians and Educators

Rediscovering the Beauty of Rest

Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnal App for iPad