Jane Chandler on Morning Prayer at Nursing Homes
Residents of senior living facilities do not have to be Episcopalian to appreciate regular onsite morning prayer services. Your congregation could offer a similar ministry.
August 2, 2016
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3 min read
Worship that Calls Us to Reflect God’s Heart for Justice
Bethany Hanke Hoang and Kristen Deede Johnson co-wrote The Justice Calling: Where Passion Meets Perseverance. They explain how weekly worship helps congregations keep working with, and waiting on, God to make all things new.
July 12, 2016
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9 min read
“The Justice Calling” Authors on Becoming a Just Church
Some churches care deeply about studying the Bible. Others are passionate about justice. Authors Bethany Hanke Hoang and Kristen Deede Johnson offer help for congregations that care or want to care about both.
July 12, 2016
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4 min read
How the News Shapes Our Prayers and Preaching
If our public prayers and preaching are at all responsive to the needs of the world, then how we glean information about the world is crucial.
May 2, 2016
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66 min video
Duane Kelderman on Weddings and Worship
A Christian wedding is a reflection of the people getting married. But the wedding is not meant to be just about one couple. A Christian wedding at its best is also a form of worship in which God calls and the gathered people respond.
June 16, 2015
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4 min read
Christian Weddings Worth Remembering
Making weddings more like worship infuses them with sparkle and meaning that last far beyond memories of who wore what.
June 16, 2015
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7 min read
In-between Words
Learning to lead worship takes practice, but where does one begin?
March 10, 2015
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9 min video
Catherine Gunsalus González on Ancient Resources for Today’s Worship
As in the second century, people come to churches today not knowing much about Christianity. Discoveries about early church worship can help Protestants and Catholics disciple newcomers.
November 26, 2014
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2 min read
Fasting: A cross-cultural perspective on the season of Lent
The Season of Lent brings to mind the historical practice of fasting, of “giving up” something in order to “take up” something else.
October 30, 2014
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2 min read
Public Intercessory Prayer that Renews Worship
Want a no-cost, non-controversial way to renew worship for all ages in your congregation? Start praying for the worldwide church.
April 28, 2014
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8 min read
Karen Campbell, Jerry Pillay and Eric Sarwar on Global Prayer
Praying for the worldwide church was a priority at the 2014 Calvin Symposium on Worship in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Leaders from many nations described how to pray for their churches and fellow citizens. Three of them, all Presbyterian pastors, also gave brief interviews.
April 28, 2014
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1 min read
Sing Your Prayers for the Worldwide Church
These resources will help you combine songs and prayers so your whole congregation can pray together for global Christians and international issues.
April 28, 2014
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3 min read
