Faith Formation

Rethinking Christian Community: Moving Beyond our Ideals and Disappointments

Plenary address by Christine Pohl presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013 | 54 min video
The Shape of Discipleship in the Contemporary Worship Movement

This seminar explored the fascinating story of how the Contemporary Worship Movement has reshaped worship practices, with particular attention on the theme of discipleship.

February 18, 2013 | 125 min video
Robert Nordling on Humility and Christian Leadership

In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he talks about humility as a key to Christian leadership and formation during college.

February 14, 2013 | 3 min video

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 | 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 | 4 min read

The Church’s Unity: Both Gift and Obligation

Third worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

December 12, 2012 | 7 min read
The Church: A World-Wide Family

Second worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

December 12, 2012 | 5 min read

The Church: Passionate for Justice and Compassion

Sixth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

December 12, 2012 | 9 min read
The Church’s Unity: A Healthy Witness

Fourth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession

December 12, 2012 | 10 min read
Ben Dykhouse on a New Way of Praying

Ben Dykhouse explains why God cares about multicultural worship, and he describes a new prayer model that students learned from C. J. Kingdom-Grier, who gave a one-day workshop.

November 15, 2012 | 3 min video