Cultural Diversity

Hip Hop and Worship: Dealing with the Dilemma

Why is the church still wrestling with whether to engage or not engage Hip Hop Culture, particularly Hip Hop created and performed by Christian artists? Is there such a thing as Christian Hip Hop?

February 23, 2015 | 65 min listen

Our worship is connected to miracles rather than to incarnation

Jorge Navarro found Christ amid the difficult life he had chosen to follow. Drugs of all kinds were his daily bread, until one day everything changed. The force that had fueled his down-slide was the same force that fueled his desire to passionately serve the one who called him.

February 11, 2015 | 16 min read
Can I be Native and Christian?

In November 2014 Calvin College senior Chantelle Yazzie traveled to Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Reservation, Carlton, MN, to participate in the third annual “Would Jesus Eat Frybread?” conference.

January 16, 2015 | 3 min read

If They Don't Change After Worship, Then They Just Came To Do Cardio

From his native Guatemala, Pastor Jorge Fuentes came and established himself in the United States. For 18 years, he has been the pastor at the Church of Christ Elim Central in Los Angeles, a numerous and prosperous congregation in Southern California.

December 22, 2014 | 16 min read
Music in Culture, Music in Worship: Different Roles and Goals

Someone on social media recently sent out a photo of two young boys lost in worship. This photo reminded me of John Calvin’s famous words, “My heart I offer to you Lord, promptly and sincerely.”

December 18, 2014 | 4 min read

Steve Prince on Visual Art and Justice

Jesus calls us to love our neighbors as ourselves. What does that mean for conversations about injustices, including racism, both in the U.S. and around the world. Steve Prince creates visual art that can help us start talking.

December 12, 2014 | 2 min read
Celebrating Christmas in Pakistan

The month of December brings joyful tidings across the world as more than two billion people anticipate celebrating the birth of Christ on December 25 although the Orthodox churches celebrate 12 days later.

December 10, 2014 | 4 min read