All Tags Resource Type Academic Article Article Audio Bibliography Book Excerpt Book Signing Conversation Enacted Scripture Feature Story Image News Item Online Discussion Podcast Prayer Reflection Resource Guide Slideshow Topic Showcase Video Website Worship Service Category All Christian Year Daily Prayer/Reflection Dance Drama Grants Interdisciplinary Intergenerational Worship Language Arts/Words Music Preaching Sacraments (Baptism and Lord's Supper) Teaching Technology Visual Arts Worshipers Worship- Leading Worship- Meaning of Worship- Planning Worship- Preparing for 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 25 Sort by: Title | Date Arbin Pokharel on Shepherd Leadership in the Nepali Reformed Churches The Nepali Reformed Churches are learning about biblical ecclesiology and shepherd leadership to become more Christ-centered and to prepare for a potentially turbulent future. Churches around the world can apply this learning in their own contexts. Feature Story | September 02, 2024 Four Ways to Mentor Worship Leaders Four church leaders describe how they train and mentor worship leaders in their contexts. They try to identify gifts and to make room for everyone no matter their immigration status, age, or gender. Feature Story | August 16, 2019 Round Three: Ordination Best Practices for Priests, Ministers, Elders, and Deacons For our final round of ordination resources, we consulted five experts from five more traditions. Their best practices will help you understand the significance of ordaining people as bishops, priests, ministers, elders, and deacons. Feature Story | March 14, 2019 Emmett G. Price III on Studying Black Christian Experience “If we don’t see each other in the Bible, we get stuck in social perplexities that cause us to not be a good witness,” says Emmett G. Price III. Conversation | September 25, 2018 Emmett G. Price III on Racial Reconciliation Resources for Congregations Learning about diversity among Christians is a good way to embrace the ministry of reconciliation entrusted to us by God. Conversation | September 25, 2018 Martin Tel on Creative Movement and Placement for Church Choirs How and where a church choir enters, stands, and moves can make a difference in how deeply a congregation engages in singing and other parts of worship. Conversation | May 17, 2018 Round Two: Ordination Best Practices for Ministers, Elders, and Deacons Our first roundup of ordination resources was so popular that we have now consulted five more experts from five more denominations. Their best practices will help you dig beneath the surface when you ordain or install ministers, elders, and deacons. Feature Story | November 21, 2017 Indonesians on Diversity among Indonesian Christians Indonesia comprises thousands of islands on both sides of the equator. Its Christians and seminarians come from many islands, languages, and cultures. They have a lot to learn from each other. Conversation | May 11, 2017 Ordination Best Practices for Ministers, Elders and Deacons Because so many people search our website for ordination resources, we consulted five experts from five denominations. Their best practices will help you dig beneath the surface when you ordain or install ministers, elders and deacons. Feature Story | February 07, 2017 What You Can Learn from Visiting Churches College and seminary professors offer church observation guides for their students. You can use their insights to learn more when you visit other churches. This process can also help you understand how people experience liturgical practices in your own congregation. Feature Story | April 13, 2016 Best Resources for Teaching Worship Seven college and seminary professors list their top short reads for teaching worship and say which resources would be most helpful for church worship and liturgy committees. Feature Story | April 13, 2016 More Inclusion = Deeply Meaningful Worship The lessons learned at two seminaries that renewed their chapel worship services can make a big difference in your congregation. Feature Story | August 29, 2014 Six Tips on Teaching Worship in Seminaries Two seminaries seek the sweet spot among worship classes and chapel services. They aim to produce ministers ready to lead worshipers in full, conscious, active participation. Feature Story | August 29, 2014 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses - About This Project Seminaries are the academic institutions where scholars study theology, and where pastors and other leaders are formed and trained for professional ministry in the church. Article | November 09, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Encouragement Words of encouragement from others dealing with the same issues. Article | November 05, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Lections An annotated bibliography summarizing published research in areas related to worship on seminary campuses. Article | November 05, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Personal Support A list of helpful resources for campus ministry. Article | November 05, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Professional Resources Resources for worship planning within a seminary campus. Article | November 05, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Reflections A collection of responses from the Seminary Chapel Colloquium. Article | November 05, 2010 Studying Worship on Seminary Campuses: Theoretical Exploration This article takes a look at the theological perspectives in worship on a seminary campus Article | November 05, 2010 1 2 Next »