Welcoming Contemporary Korean English Songs in Sunday Worship
Korean Christians worldwide enjoy contemporary worship songs by Korean composers, but these are seldom sung in the main Sunday liturgies of Korean Protestant churches. An emerging initiative to translate Korean heart songs to English can unite different worshiping generations and cultures. This initiative can also help Korean and English-speaking churches identify, appreciate, and question their cultural views on worship.
April 14, 2025
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11 min read
“The Immigrant Church Project:” A Refuge of Hope and Worship in Los Angeles
The demographic reality of California—especially Los Angeles, where most Spanish-speaking churches receive many immigrants—inspired Pastor Francisco Zamora of Modus Church and his leaders, Eunice Soriano and Barnett Quiñones, to launch the "Immigrant Church Project.”
December 12, 2024
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5 min read
“La iglesia inmigrante:” Un refugio de esperanza y adoración en Los Ángeles
La realidad que se vive en California, especialmente en Los Ángeles, donde la gran mayoría de iglesias reciben inmigrantes constantemente, es lo que inspira al pastor de Modus Church, Francisco Zamora y a sus líderes Eunice Soriano y Barnett Quiñones, a poner en marcha el proyecto “La Iglesia inmigrante.”
December 12, 2024
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7 min read
Celebrating Christian Worship with Lament in Nepal
Nepali Reformed Churches pastor Arbin Pokharel often describes worship as helping worshipers reenact their identity as God’s people. Doing so honestly means including hospitality, healing, prayer, celebration, and lament.
September 2, 2024
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11 min read
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.
September 2, 2024
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9 min read
Being the Bridge Between Community and Church in Nepal
Higher Ground Nepal is a social enterprise that includes people from all walks of life in Nepal. Proselytizing is not allowed in Nepal, but when people see others living as the genuine presence of Christ in people’s situations, it makes a difference.
September 2, 2024
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9 min read
Diversity & Inclusion for All
A podcast from Calvin University featuring thoughtful leaders discussing key topics related to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the context of Christian life and witness.
Science and Faith in Harmony: Positive ways to include science in worship
Deborah Haarsma and Scott Hoezee explain how worship that honors God as Creator can defuse culture wars between science and faith.
June 7, 2024
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13 min read
Salmos 100 y 23: Llamado a la adoración y una expresión de plena confianza
En el libro de los Salmos encontramos un modelo que muestra cómo los creyentes antiguos caminaron en el camino de la vida sorteando las muchas circunstancias de la vida.
May 3, 2024
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18 min read
Susheila Williams: Using the Arts to Express Tamil Christianity in India
Susheila Williams, a scholar, painter, and music enthusiast, draws on her native language and culture to express Tamil Christianity in India. She uses her education, privilege, and biblical faith to improve the lives of women, especially those who are most marginalized.
Traditional Keerthanai Concert with English Translations
This Manamahizh Keerthani Kuzhu concert in India includes Tamil-language Christian keerthanai praise and devotional songs sung in the traditional manner. Group members sang in Tamil but translated the lyrics into English.
Tamil Christians Revive Keerthanai Music
Christians in South India are reviving keerthanais, poems of Christian praise and devotion sung in the Tamil language. They are working to bring this cultural expression back into church worship
May 2, 2024
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12 min read
