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In Luke’s gospel we find several of Jesus’ best-known parables—stories that despite their renown are found nowhere else in scripture.
Have you thought about what you are going to say to your congregation the day after? The Sunday after?
Accounts from ancient historians and early church fathers show that caring for and visiting the sick was an essential marker of what it means to be a Christian. Their example of addressing illness, pain, and health care for everyone, not just Christians, holds lessons for today’s worship planners.
Advent and Christmas present unexpected opportunities to remind us how the Holy Spirit empowers us to participate with and be more like Jesus Christ. The lectionary, visuals, cultural traditions, “Come, Holy Spirit” prayers, and songs can invite us into the trinitarian drama. Spoiler alert: these Spirit Christology approaches apply to every liturgical season.
La adoración desde una perspectiva sistemática, spiritual, y mental fue compartida en una serie de conferencias por Sun Valley City Church en California como parte del proyecto denominado “Una Guía de Ministerio para las Iglesias y Pastores.” Además, la conferencia incluyó otros temas como la predicación y el liderazgo. Lo que hicieron fue crear las enseñanzas para el beneficio interno de la congregación, pero también para compartirlas con pastores y líderes de otras iglesias
Sun Valley City Church in California recently delved into the topic of worship from a systematic, spiritual, and mental point of departure as part of a project titled “A Ministerial Guide for Churches and Pastors.” In addition to worship, topics such as preaching and leadership were also touched upon through a series of conferences. These lessons were initially created for the benefit of the congregation but were shared also with pastors and leaders from other churches.
“Recursos Bilingües para un Pueblo Bilingüe” es un proyecto grupal y colectivo que buscó identificar y desafiar a poetas, compositores, y a profetas emergentes, para que, bajo la inspiración del Espíritu de Dios, contribuyeran con el enriquecimiento del culto o servicio de adoración.
“Bilingual Resources for Bilingual People” is an ambitious and collaborative project that sought to identify, engage, and challenge poets, songwriters, and emerging prophets. Under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, participants were called to contribute to the enrichment of worship services at La Fuente Ministries (Pasadena, CA).
Vital Worship, Vital Preaching grants fund diverse projects for worshiping communities and teacher-scholars.
The Nepali Reformed Churches are learning about biblical ecclesiology and shepherd leadership to become more Christ-centered and to prepare for a potentially turbulent future. Churches around the world can apply this learning in their own contexts.
Higher Ground Nepal is a social enterprise that includes people from all walks of life in Nepal. Proselytizing is not allowed in Nepal, but when people see others living as the genuine presence of Christ in people’s situations, it makes a difference.
Nepali Reformed Churches pastor Arbin Pokharel often describes worship as helping worshipers reenact their identity as God’s people. Doing so honestly means including hospitality, healing, prayer, celebration, and lament.
