From Isolation to Encirclement: Finding the Preaching Voice Among Peers
By preaching to trusted peers and hearing their reflections, even veteran pastors can find transformation in the practice of preaching.
Martin Tel on Creative Movement and Placement for Church Choirs
How and where a church choir enters, stands, and moves can make a difference in how deeply a congregation engages in singing and other parts of worship.
Becoming a Reconciling Community
In this workshop, we focused on what it looks like for a church to be committed to racial reconciliation for the long haul and offered five foundational practices for becoming a reconciling community.
Youth Heading toward Your Church: Preparing the Path from Parachurch to Church
How can churches be ready to both disciple and learn from people who come to faith in parachurch ministries?
Vertical Habits: Helping Congregations Rediscover the Striking Beauty of Conversation with God
Good relationships are built on healthy practices; the same is true for our relationship with God.
Evening Prayer: My Soul Finds Rest
Join with Latifah Alattas, singers from Urban Doxology, and Isaac Wardell as they respond to their Christian callings through scripture and song in this evening service.
Worshiping in Spirit and in Truth
Join with Marianne Meye Thompson in this plenary on worshiping in spirit and in truth.
Disability, Timefullness, and Gentle Discipleship
Join with John Swinton in a plenary session on disability, timefullness, and gentle discipleship.
Isaac Wardell on Rethinking Calling and Vocation
Not everyone feels called to their job or experiences it as way to use their gifts to accomplish great things for God. There is a more satisfying way to think about how God calls each of us.
Isaac Wardell on Bringing Work into Worship
Daily work, paid and unpaid, consumes our lives, energy, and minds—even when we are in church. Here are ways to plan worship so people see themselves and their work as instruments of God.
After the Benediction: Putting Faith to Work the Other Six Days
This presentation focused on the multiple avenues through which the supports and relationships available within congregation can meet real needs in the lives of people with disabilities and their families throughout the week.
Best Tips and Resources for Small Church Choirs
Kai Ton Chau is well acquainted with unique challenges faced by small church choirs. He has gathered a wealth of tips and resources to help choirs nurture worship in small congregations.