Robert Nordling on Orchestras as Models of Christian Formation
In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he explains how orchestras can help Christians grow together in faith.
February 14, 2013
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6 min video
Hospitality as a Central Christian Practice
Hospitality is a way of life, and when we offer hospitality, especially to folks who are usually overlooked or undervalued by the larger society, we make a strong statement about who is valuable and good to be with.
January 10, 2013
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4 min read
Singing the Psalms Creates Christian-Muslim Bonds
God’s Word is alive and active in Pakistan.
January 7, 2013
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6 min read
More Context on Christians in Pakistan
Christian faith involves more dangers in Pakistan than in North America or Europe.
January 7, 2013
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7 min read
Why Persecuted Christians Sing Psalms in Pakistan
Singing psalms helps persecuted Christians in Pakistan keep the faith.
January 7, 2013
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6 min read
How to Use the Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnal
Pastors, teachers, and church musicians share tips.
January 7, 2013
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7 min read
Singing the True Story of the Whole World
Knowing how the Bible hangs together helps Christians join God in the drama of redemption. The new Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal helps worshipers sing the biblical meta-narrative.
January 7, 2013
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6 min read
Renewing Christian Worship in Pakistan
Knowing who and whose they are helps illiterate Christians pass on their faith to the next generation.
January 7, 2013
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6 min read
The Reconciling, Sanctifying, Energizing Power of Worship's Urban Beat
East End Fellowship in Richmond, Virginia, started an urban songwriting internship and a gospel choir to reflect its congregational values of incarnation and reconciliation.
October 11, 2012
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7 min read
David Bailey on Multicultural Power Dynamics
Musician David M. Bailey is the music director at East End Fellowship in Richmond, Virginia. In this edited conversation, he talks about becoming aware of power dynamics in multicultural congregations and neighborhoods. He lives in Church Hill, a neighborhood hard hit by economic decline.
October 11, 2012
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4 min read
Gospel Choir as Spiritual Formation
“Starting a gospel choir has been huge for spiritual formation,” says David Bailey, music director at East End Fellowship in Richmond, Virginia. And it all started from a hug.
October 11, 2012
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1 min read
Randy Weener on Multisensory Worship that Welcomes Neighbors
Randy Weener co-leads Wyoming Kingdom Enterprise Zone, a church multiplication initiative by Reformed and Christian Reformed churches in Wyoming, Michigan. In 2000 he planted a Reformed Church in America congregation in Allendale, Michigan. In this edited conversation, he talks about multisensory worship in that congregation that welcomes neighbors.
September 12, 2012
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5 min read
