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Everyday Faith: Possibilities, Limits, and Callings, with special guest Jeremy Begbie

Music and language form the backbone of nearly every public worship service, yet we don’t often reflect on the implications of this pairing. What is the relationship of music and language in Christian worship, and how might we best utilize them—separately and together—to give God glory and to form the faith of worshipers? Watch this webinar with Professor Jeremy Begbie of Duke Divinity School, who helps us think more deeply about how we can do justice to the primacy of the Word in worship while also honoring the immense powers of a non-verbal medium such as music. Dr. Begbie is interviewed by Noel Snyder, program manager at CICW.

Video | August 17, 2021

Bi-lingual Worship Resources

A guide to bi-lingual Worship Resources.

Bibliography | September 28, 2015

Visiting Scholars Connect Worship and Life

Academic study can be a deep resource used to strengthen faith and ministry. It gives us language and frameworks to respectfully discuss vexing worship issues.

Feature Story | June 17, 2013

What Language Shall I Borrow? (Book Excerpt)

Byars argues that the communal worship speech that truly honors both the majesty and the intimacy of God is, in fact, biblical language.

Book Excerpt | December 08, 2011

Many Tongues

A celebration of World Communion Sunday need not be odd or uncomfortable for people with a limited experience of languages and cultures other than their own .

Article | December 01, 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

Worship Words Too Important to Neglect

In Worship Words, Debra and Ron Rienstra show why and how to give more attention to your church's worship language.

Feature Story | September 30, 2008

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