A Choral Reading of Psalm 19
This is a choral reading based on Psalm 19 adapted for three speakers.
A Choral Reading of Luke 15 with sung refrain
This choral reading on Luke 15 with a sung refrain is adapted for 4 readers and 1 vocalist.
How to Use Photos to Spark Worship Conversations
Whether you want to go simple or elaborate with these photo ideas, you can follow three steps to get people talking about worship and faithful living.
Visualizing Worship: Sparking conversations about worship and life
Two ideas borrowed from visual sociology researchers—photo elicitation and photovoice—are helping Christians and congregations picture their lived experiences with God.
Roman Williams on Peeling Back Layers of Meaning in Church Life
Roman Williams is a former pastor and church planter who now teaches sociology at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He specializes in using visual methods to research the sociology of religion.
David Bailey on How Story Unifies Worshipers
Musician David M. Bailey is the music director at East End Fellowship, a multicultural Presbyterian congregation in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.
A Choral Reading of Psalm 27
This is a choral reading of Psalm 27 for 4 readers adapted from the NRSV. It has a sung refrain.
A Choral Reading on Luke 12:22-24
This is a choral reading adapted for 5 voices.
A Choral Reading: "I Believe in the Resurrection"
This choral reading was written by Ed Baker and adapted by Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence.
A Choral Reading of Exodus 14:5-13
This is a choral reading for 8 voices adapted from the NRSV.
A Choral Reading of 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:1, 5-15
This is a choral reading of 2 Corinthians 3:17-4:1, 5-15 adapted for 4 readers.
Visiting Scholars Connect Worship and Life
Academic study can be a deep resource used to strengthen faith and ministry. It gives us language and frameworks to respectfully discuss vexing worship issues.