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a service based on the whole book of Exodus in three movements
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Michael Nabors preaching
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Jon Brown preaching
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Sophie Mathonet-VanderWell 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.
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.
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Scott Hoezee preaching
from Worship Symposium 2014 with Heidi De Jonge preaching
Based on the idea that the most disabling aspect of life with disabilities is the attitudes of others, Dan and Dan will show us how our attitudes often marginalize those God has called into God’s kingdom and service.
This workshop will explore how we can move beyond the usual church labels by engaging with broader musical traditions to create worship that is both rich in content and diverse in appeal.
