The Paradox of Christmas (sermon full text)
The full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
Our Inestimable Privilege: Full, Conscious Participation in Worship
Often worshipers confuse the object of Christian worship with the source of Christian worship. Re-orienting the focus of our worship is complex, but encourages active participation and helps focus on the true purpose of worship.
Children's Messages
An article on how to effectively deliver children's messages week after week.
How to Start a Worship-Shaped Youth Ministry
A brief philosophy and some suggested steps for starting a worship-shaped youth ministry
Jesus Is Coming! (Advent)
A short weekday or chapel service for the season of Advent
The Paradox of Christmas (worship order)
A weekday chapel service plan for the season of Christmas with the full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
The Sermon for Children
An article of suggestions for making the children's message, or children's sermon, thoughtful, engaging, and integrated into the rest of the liturgy.
From Fear to Faith
A weekday chapel service focusing on the transformation of fear into faith.
Joy to the World! The Lord Is Come - Christmas Celebration based on Luke 2
A weekday chapel service plan to celebrate the birth of Jesus at Christmas based on Luke 2.
Alleluia! Christ is Risen! (Easter)
A weekday chapel service for the season of Easter.
Preparing to Hear the Word This Week at Worship
A short prayer and reflection for preparing to hear the word in weekly worship.
Preparing to Sing This Week at Worship
Two short reflections for preparing to sing this week in worship.