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Geoffrey, age 7, interrupted the vicar's prayer. Hands on hips, he demanded, "You mean Jesus died?" What happened next reveals how one congregation answered a classic dilemma of intergenerational worship. A feature story exploring the importance of intergenerational worship.
In a world that values bigger and better, rural churches testify that true measure of worship is how it changes hearts and lives. A feature story about worship in rural communities.
Eighteen people. Umpteen differences. For three years, these Protestant Christians talked through worship war tensions to create a book together. A feature story about the genesis of "Discerning the Spirits."
We never outlive our need to grow spiritually and be part of a worshiping community. So how can we do "church" in nursing homes more effectively? This article focuses on developing a gift-based ministry and creating a worshipful environment.
A questionnaire for evaluating how well your church is doing at including children in worship.
A weekday chapel service of comfort based on Psalm 121.
Some reflections and exercises for preparing to go out and serve: "worship as 'soundtrack' and 'rehearsal'."
A short prayer and reflection for preparing to hear the word in weekly worship.
An article outlining several arguments for including children at the Lord's Supper in the Christian Reformed Church, including questions for discussion.
The full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
An article on how to effectively deliver children's messages week after week.
A brief philosophy and some suggested steps for starting a worship-shaped youth ministry
