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Are all of the elements of the worship liturgy independent stand-alone items? If so, no effort is needed to tie them together. However, if they are all parts of a continuous worship journey, then flow from one to the next is critically important. What we think of as "transitions" are key. If they are done poorly the flow of the worship journey is broken. If done well they enhance the richness of the entire worship experience. In this sectional we'll explore how to link the liturgy into a smooth flowing journey.
How does the narrative arc of historic Christian worship uniquely tap into our nature as narrative animals?
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Jon Brown preaching
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Sophie Mathonet-VanderWell preaching
a service based on the whole book of Exodus in three movements
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Michael Nabors preaching
A new resource explains that the most disabling aspect of living with disabilities is the attitude of others.
Dan Vander Plaats is director of advancement at Elim Christian Services in Palos Heights, Illinois. Elim’s mission is to help children and adults with disabilities reach their God-given educational and vocational potential.
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Scott Hoezee preaching
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Heidi De Jonge preaching
The little words and phrases from scripture readings, sermons and songs make all the difference for encouraging full participation in worship.
This workshop will explore one source for the changes that have swept around the world since the 1970s: the Anaheim Vineyard Fellowship and the ministry of its pastor, John Wimber.
