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Newly trained as a homiletic peer coach, a veteran pastor builds on the experiences that had the greatest impact on his formation as a preacher: mutual reflection with colleagues.
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship announces the establishment of the Ministry Leadership Cohort—a two-year program available to incoming Calvin students who show potential for leadership in the local church. The initiative, open to students interested in any major or field of study, is available beginning with the 2019 incoming class.
Called at age 39 to be a messenger of God, a minister-in-training finds acceptance, insight, and guidance through a preaching peer group.
From his first day in office, Pope Francis translated his Latin American perspective into a global vision for the Catholic Church.
By preaching to trusted peers and hearing their reflections, even veteran pastors can find transformation in the practice of preaching.
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.
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.
How can churches be ready to both disciple and learn from people who come to faith in parachurch ministries?
Good relationships are built on healthy practices; the same is true for our relationship with God.
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.
Join with John Swinton in a plenary session on disability, timefullness, and gentle discipleship.
Join with Marianne Meye Thompson in this plenary on worshiping in spirit and in truth.
