Book Group Reflection: Generational Roles-Thinking Differently
Andrew Donaldson, Toronto, Ontario shares his reflection on "The Church of All Ages"
April 8, 2011
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6 min read
Carrie Steenwyk on Fourth Century Christian Worship
Conversation with Carrie Steenwyk on Fourth Century Christian worship
April 7, 2011
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2 min read
Leadership in Times of Change
Change is always happening in the church, whether we like it or not! The challenge for leaders is to manage that change in ways that lead to greater health in their congregations, rather than conflict and discontent.
April 6, 2011
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3 min read
A Service of Witness to the Resurrection
The 2003 Calvin Worship Symposium celebrated a Tenebrae service on Friday night, January 10, and a celebration of the resurrection on Saturday morning.
April 5, 2011
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4 min read
Easter Resource Guide
This list of Eastertide resources—including art, music, drama, devotions, liturgies, books, and sermons for the "Great Fifty Days" from Easter Sunday to Pentecost—will help you plan worship to celebrate Jesus Christ’s resurrection.
April 5, 2011
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2 min read
Tenebrae: A Service of Shadows
The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of the common folk during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae.
April 1, 2011
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4 min read
Coop's Column - He Sits at God's Right Hand
That Jesus is now enthroned became a central and glad part of the earliest Christian testimony, and it formed the basis for their heady and unshakable confidence in life and death.
March 29, 2011
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3 min read
Teaching Worship in Multi-site Churches
Whether you call them multi-site or satellites, more churches are launching new campuses. Going multi-site increases needs and opportunities for lay leadership, which spurs more evangelism. Intentionally studying worship helps multi-site congregations maintain unity in diversity.
March 29, 2011
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4 min read
Why Multisite Congregations are Growing Faster than Megachurches
Whether you call them multi-site or satellites, more churches are launching new campuses. Going multi-site increases needs and opportunities for lay leadership, which spurs more evangelism. Intentionally studying worship helps multi-site congregations maintain unity in diversity.
March 29, 2011
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2 min read
Chapel for Lent: Jesus Our Shepherd
A chapel outline focusing on Jesus as our shepherd.
March 29, 2011
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2 min read
Worship Resources in Times of Natural Disasters
Many of these resources, initially created for an immediate response to specific events, may be adapted or may help provide ideas for similar resources for other natural disasters or for services remembering these events.
March 16, 2011
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3 min read
Worship Accessibility Evaluation
A checklist for making your worship more accessible to those with disabilities.
March 16, 2011
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1 min read
