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 Sing This Week at Worship
Two short reflections for preparing to sing this week in worship.
Service of Prayer for Healing
A plan for a weekday service of prayer for healing.
Church in Nursing Homes: Developing a Worship Ministry
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.
How Well is your church doing? Questionnaire
A questionnaire for evaluating how well your church is doing at including children in worship.
Our Help Comes from the Lord - Psalm 121
A weekday chapel service of comfort based on Psalm 121.
Preparing to Go Out to Serve
Some reflections and exercises for preparing to go out and serve: "worship as 'soundtrack' and 'rehearsal'."
Preparing to Hear the Word This Week at Worship
A short prayer and reflection for preparing to hear the word in weekly worship.
A Precious Feast, a Tangled Web: A Case for Welcoming Children at the Table
An article outlining several arguments for including children at the Lord's Supper in the Christian Reformed Church, including questions for discussion.
The Paradox of Christmas (sermon full text)
The full text of a short meditation on the Paradox of Christmas.
How to Start a Worship-Shaped Youth Ministry
A brief philosophy and some suggested steps for starting a worship-shaped youth ministry