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What Does World Christianity Mean for Your Church?

The remarkable story of Christianity's growth as a world religion has implications not only for mission work in the far corners of the globe but also for ministry in each local congregation.

Audio | March 04, 2016

'Glocal' Worship: Experiencing the fullness of Christ

Come and find out ways to experience the ‘All Nations’ in the context of local ministry.

Audio | March 04, 2016

The Mission of Worship

This workshop demonstrated how worship can both take people where they are and challenge them where they need to go, proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is here, accomplishing reconciliation, justice, and shalom.

Audio | February 22, 2013

Symposium 2011 - Parachurch vs. Church: A False Dichotomy

How should we think about the relationship between the local church and parachurch ministries, especially in regard to worship practices? These and other questions will be considered by a panel of scholars and parachurch leaders.

Audio | January 28, 2011

Worship and Mission after Christendom

As Christendom wanes, worship and mission can be integrated anew. Worship glorifies God and forms the worshippers to participate in the missio Dei.

Audio | January 28, 2011

Choosing the Kingdom (Book Excerpt)

A work of theology and a how-to guide for preachers who want to rethink both the form and the content of their preaching to move a congregation from maintenance to mission.

Book Excerpt | October 18, 2010

Dare to Ask a Beautiful Question

After decades of ministry in hard places, Joel Van Dyke recommends asking beautiful questions and giving away power to experience a deeper unity with all in Christ's body.

Feature Story | May 19, 2010

Worshiping the Trinity in Exile: The Prophetic Church with a Post-Era Mission

In a post-postmodern, high-tech, super-hyped, and anti-institutional world, how should we be Church and how should we be the Church at worship and in mission? How will our means match the ends so that worship is faithful to the Jesus of the cross?

Audio | March 23, 2010

Getting Past the Fish: The Book of Jonah for Christian Worship

The book of Jonah is replete with themes near to the heart of Christian life, worship, and witness.

Audio | January 01, 2009

The Crisis of Adult Discipleship

This workshop discussed what Dallas Willard calls the "elephant in the church" - the general failure of training adult Christians to be dedicated followers of Jesus Christ.

Audio | January 01, 2008

Epiphany in Missional Churches

Learn why missional churches are deciding that Epiphany is a lot more than a fuss about wise men. A feature story exploring the importance of celebrating Epiphany, especially in missional churches.

Feature Story | December 22, 2006