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Pandemic Worship Changes Worth Keeping

So much has changed about church worship since the COVID-19 pandemic arrived, soared, waned, and resurges. Those pandemic-forced pivots have created worship opportunities that have helped congregations adapt, find unity amid division, and pursue justice.

Feature Story | June 16, 2022

Five Tips on Using Digital Tech to Engage Virtual and In-Person Worshipers

Whether you call it virtual worship or online worship, some people will continue to join worship remotely even as others joyfully return to church buildings. Here are five tips for using digital technology as a “both/and” option for hybrid worship services.

Article | June 16, 2022

A Pastor and Photographer on Creating "God Moments" in Worship

When the pandemic prevented in-person worship, First Church of Windsor, Connecticut, learned how to create liturgical art installations and videos that moved hearts and minds even during virtual and hybrid worship.

Conversation | June 13, 2022

How to Use Photos to Spark Worship Conversations

Whether you want to go simple or elaborate with these photo ideas, you can follow three steps to get people talking about worship and faithful living.

Feature Story | June 06, 2014

Visualizing Worship: Sparking conversations about worship and life

Two ideas borrowed from visual sociology researchers—photo elicitation and photovoice—are helping Christians and congregations picture their lived experiences with God.

Feature Story | June 06, 2014

Making Worship Videos: Learning with and from Film Makers

Filmmakers seldom feel welcome where their product, process, and heroes are misunderstood, or worse - condemned from the pulpit. Discuss how church leaders can channel these influential artists to contribute videos of beauty and spiritual significance.

Video | February 19, 2013

High-Tech Worship? (Book Excerpt)

In High-Tech Worship?, Quentin J. Schultze takes a careful look at how churches use technology effectively, giving readers practical guidance on the wise use of technology in their churches.

Book Excerpt | December 06, 2011

How Online Worship Can Build Community

You don’t need to be a wealthy megachurch to welcome and serve online worshipers, but it helps to have an online usher.

Feature Story | November 09, 2011

Getting Started with Webcasting Online Worship

John Zimmerman and Matt Kennedy share a mutual interest in using technology to reach people for Christ. They say it’s easier than you might think to start streaming your church worship services live so that people at remote locations can join you.

Feature Story | November 09, 2011

Visual Media Technology in Christian Worship - Steven Koster

A THESIS Submitted to Michigan State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS Department of Telecommunication 2003

Article | March 02, 2011

Technology in Worship: Insights from Congregational Worship Leaders

A handout gathered at the 2005 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

Article | March 02, 2011

Multi-Media Preaching: Body, Voice, Sound, Screen

A key part of preaching is having something to say. Another key part is saying it well.

Audio | Video | January 01, 2009

Projectors in Worship Survey Summary

Results of research done by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship on the use of technology in worship.

Article | June 25, 2005

What is Liturgical Media Art?

"What Is Liturgical Media Art?" a handout which include basic vocabulary, frameworks, and a bibliography of resources.

Article | June 01, 2005