Bibliography - Text and Image in Bible Study
After the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship published Dwelling with Philippians with Eerdmans in 2010, many church Bible study groups studied Philippians using this book as a resource, and have asked for more suggestions similar to Dwelling. Though there are few available on specific books of the Bible, this bibliography is an invitation to biblical study through image and word, each with a different approach.
Design Guidelines for Church Renovations
As you begin thinking about why and how to renovate your church, consider gathering a group to talk through these priorities and discussion questions.
Symposium 2012 Photo Slideshow
A slideshow of images from the 2012 Calvin Symposium on Worship, held January 26-28, 2012. The annual Calvin Symposium on Worship is an annual, three-day ecumenical conference that brings together a wide audience of pastors, worship leaders and planners, artists, musicians, scholars, students, and other interested worshipers. This year, the symposium explored praying and worshiping through the Psalms.
Joel Schoon-Tanis on Painting "Pa-Salms"
Joel Schoon-Tanis talks about his painting “Pa-Salms,” which he created especially for the Psalms art exhibit at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Joel Schoon-Tanis on Creating Collaborative Art with Kids
Schoon-Tanis has created many murals with kids in schools and youth homes. Here he talks about how to create collaborative art with kids.
Joel Schoon-Tanis on Painting "Pa-Salms"
Joel Schoon-Tanis talks about his painting “Pa-Salms,” which he created especially for the Psalms art exhibit at the Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Joel Schoon-Tanis on Creating Collaborative Art with Kids
Schoon-Tanis has created many murals with kids in schools and youth homes. Here he talks about how to create collaborative art with kids.
Surprise! Screens Can Build Community
An article about using screens to build community
Toward a Liturgical Aesthetic
An interdisciplinary Review of Aesthetic Theory
Visual Media Technology in Christian Worship - Steven Koster
A THESIS Submitted to Michigan State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of MASTER OF ARTS Department of Telecommunication 2003
Technology in Worship: Insights from Congregational Worship Leaders
A handout gathered at the 2005 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
The Broken Gift - Randy Buursma
The following drama was originally used for an Advent service. The scripture text was Isaiah 42:3.