Choosing Global Songs for Christian Worship in Multiethnic Settings
The 21st century is characterized by people moving and mixing all over the world, trying to fit into new communities that are varied and diverse. That reality is pushing the church to be multiethnic like the church of the 1st century. We'll explore how to plan worship that is inclusive, allowing everyone to feel welcome by including musical gifts from their culture and worship "back home" in their new church home.
January 1, 2007
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15 min listen
Helping Families Grow Closer to God: Worship Beyond Sunday Morning
How do we find God outside of the sanctuary?
January 1, 2007
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56 min listen
Worship When Steeples Cry
In this workshop, participants were led to discover the form of Biblical lament and how lament can be used in worship to facilitate the revitalization of a Gospel community experiencing loss and change. The workshop was based on the presenter's book, When Steeples Cry: Leading Congregations through Loss and Change.
January 1, 2007
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45 min listen
Stories that Preach
This workshop discussed how contemporary short stories from writers such as Flannery O'Connor, Doris Betts, and Raymond Carver resonate with New Testament themes and how such stories might help preachers find ways to relate contemporary themes to their listeners.
January 1, 2007
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59 min listen
Epiphany in Missional Churches
Learn why missional churches are deciding that Epiphany is a lot more than a fuss about wise men. A feature story exploring the importance of celebrating Epiphany, especially in missional churches.
December 22, 2006
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11 min read
Steve Fridsma on the Church as a Third Place
Architects Steve Fridsma and James Vander Molen often speak at conferences such as the annual Worship Facilities Conference and Expo. But whether their topic is architecture for the emerging church or how to reuse commercial buildings as churches, Fridsma says they usually touch on a favorite subject, developing community in worship.
October 27, 2006
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4 min read
Eschatology: Our hope for a new heaven and new earth
How does your story fit into God's story? The way you answer this question likely influences what you believe about heaven. And your view of heaven makes a big difference in how you live and worship. A feature story exploring Eschatology: our hope for a new heaven and a new earth.
July 7, 2006
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9 min read
How to Include More Heaven in Your Worship Music
Songs often sink into worshipers hearts and influence how they understand and experience life. As you include more songs that mention heaven, pay attention to the beliefs that permeate them.
July 7, 2006
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3 min read
Carolyn C. Brown on worship as a true family table
Carolyn C. Brown talks about intergenerational worship. A feature story exploring the inclusion of children in worship.
April 28, 2006
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4 min read
More ideas on engaging children in worship
Some helpful tips that congregations are using to encourage people of all ages to worship together
April 28, 2006
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2 min read
Third Christian Reformed focuses ‘UpWords’ for Lent
This news article highlights the grant project "Vertical Habits" of Third Christian Reformed Church of Zeeland
March 18, 2006
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2 min read
Artwork leads parishioners to worship: Vertical Habits funded by Calvin Institute of Christian Worship grant
A glimpse into the Third Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland, artwork, and Vertical Habits.
March 8, 2006
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2 min read
