The Church: A Peacemaker
Fifth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church’s Unity: A Healthy Witness
Fourth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church: Willing to Suffer
Seventh worship service in a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church’s Unity: Both Gift and Obligation
Third worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church: Passionate for Justice and Compassion
Sixth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church: A World-Wide Family
Second worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
A Triune God and A Forever Church
First worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
Key Themes from the Belhar Worship Service Collection
A collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession.
Coop's Column - A Thankful People
Because life is a sheer gift from God, one we never deserved. The appropriate response, therefore, is to do two things: to take delight in the gift, to revel in and to savor it; and then, in response to bless the Giver with lavish thanks.
Tom Swieringa on Cooperating in Intercessory Prayer
Tom Swieringa co-leads Wyoming Kingdom Enterprise Zone, a church multiplication initiative by Reformed and Christian Reformed churches in Wyoming, Michigan. He has pastored and planted churches in Iowa, Michigan, South Dakota, and Texas. In this edited conversation, he talks about cooperating with God in intercessory prayer, during worship and beyond.
How Churches Meet Their Neighbors
Here is the uncomfortable truth about becoming a congregation that loves your neighbors as you love yourselves: You have to go out and meet them.
A Difficult Assignment: Suggestions for Leading in the Sanctuary
This lecture offers some concrete suggestions as to how clergy and musicians can better work together to inspire a worship life that helps others to unwrap the gift of grace.