A Little Give and Take: How Words Shape Our Worship Worlds
How we describe realities matter, and, the words and images we use matter much. Our language not only describes a given reality, but in some ways, also designs it.
March 10, 2011
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1 min read
Wrapping up Two Reading Groups
During the fall of 2010, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship sponsored two sets of book groups using two of our recent publications: Worship Words, by Debra Rienstra and Ron Rienstra and Shaped by God, edited by Robert Keeley.
March 2, 2011
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4 min read
Sensing the Spirit
A look at sensing the Holy Spirit during Pentecost, includes a litany for a service
December 14, 2010
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1 min read
From Burdened to Blessed
This liturgy has three movements: confession, assurance, and rededication.
December 14, 2010
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1 min read
Worship Leading as a Ministry of Reconciliation
When Isaac Wardell interviewed for the job of director of worship arts at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, he learned how often worship changes hurt, confuse, or offend people.
December 6, 2010
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2 min read
Dealing with Fear in Church Life
How can we worship so that God’s perfect love overcomes all we’re afraid of?
December 6, 2010
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5 min read
Greg Scheer on Working with Worship Committees
"People fear the unknown above all. You lie awake worrying about what might happen," says Greg Scheer, minister of worship at Church of the Servant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Worship changes often make people fear they'll lose power, feel discomfort, or watch meaningful traditions erode.
December 6, 2010
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1 min read
Many Tongues
A celebration of World Communion Sunday need not be odd or uncomfortable for people with a limited experience of languages and cultures other than their own .
December 1, 2010
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1 min read
Enter the Drama of God's Story
Entering the biblical narrative requires looking at the story you actually live by and pondering why God gave the Bible as a sprawling story.
July 9, 2010
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8 min read
Speaking and Acting the Bible
A session from Symposium 2010 with Jeff Barker and Tom Boogart.
June 21, 2010
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60 min video
From Blogs to Tweets: Wise Use of Social Networking Technology in Your Worshiping Community
Social networking tools like Facebook and Twitter are changing the way we connect, stay in touch, and share ideas and resources. What are the benefits and what are the dangers of these tools for churches and organizations? This presentation featured examples and guidance based on what some churches are doing.
June 1, 2010
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65 min listen
The Sermon and the Short Story
Preachers are always searching for illustrations, and if you know where to look, short stories are an excellent resource.
March 23, 2010
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52 min listen
