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This workshop demonstrated how worship can both take people where they are and challenge them where they need to go, proclaiming that the Kingdom of God is here, accomplishing reconciliation, justice, and shalom.
Can congregations with a “praise band” worship culture be led to joyfully embrace the practices of historic liturgy? Yes, if they are allowed to taste it slowly and if they see the evangelical and missional wisdom embedded in the ancient ways.
This workshop pondered the dynamics of worship conflicts, and suggest steps for navigating through them.
How does praying the Lord’s Prayer affect our mission and ways of living? We’ll explore creative possibilities, including doxology, gestures, language, offering, providence, temptation, and eschatological understandings of “thy Kingdom come .” Discover ways this ecumenical Christian prayer can empower our worshiping communities .
This workshop looked at the richness and diversity of models of the meal that Jesus instituted on the night he was betrayed, evident in the New Testament narratives as well as in the history of the church
In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he talks about humility as a key to Christian leadership and formation during college.
In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he explains how orchestras can help Christians grow together in faith.
An article in Chinese about the Ten Core Convictions
Fourth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
Seventh worship service in a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
Third worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
Sixth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
