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John D. Witvliet
Article Planning Worship
Planning and Leading Worship as a Pastoral Task

We need a new perspective, a way of conceptualizing our roles as worship leaders that will sustain our day-to-day work in our congregations.

February 24, 2005 | 16 min read
Article Intergenerational Christian Year
Ancient Christmas Sermons: Making the old, old story new again

People look forward to singing Christmas carols. Meanwhile, each Christmas preachers struggle to compose yet another sermon that will engage worshipers. A feature story presenting a new view of preaching at Christmas.

October 1, 2004 | 8 min read
Article Planning Worship Faith Formation
Our Inestimable Privilege: Full, Conscious Participation in Worship

Often worshipers confuse the object of Christian worship with the source of Christian worship. Re-orienting the focus of our worship is complex, but encourages active participation and helps focus on the true purpose of worship.

June 1, 2004 | 4 min read
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