Why Study Worship Worldwide?
The topic of the book Christian Worship Worldwide is endlessly interesting, profoundly instructive, and unmanageably large. The scope is nothing short of the worship practices of the world's two billion Christians.
The Broken Gift - Randy Buursma
The following drama was originally used for an Advent service. The scripture text was Isaiah 42:3.
Response to "Inculturation, Worship, and Dispositions for Ministry"
This essay is a response to John Witvliet's Afterword in Christian Worship Worldwide: Expanding Horizons, Deepening Practices.
Technology in Worship: Insights from Congregational Worship Leaders
A handout gathered at the 2005 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
Peace that Passes Understanding: Communion and Intellectual Disability
It turns out that what helps churches include people with cognitive impairments in communion is good advice for everyone.
Come to Me and Rest - Psalm 23, Matthew 11 - sermon notes
Sermon notes about rest, renewal and restoration.
Restorative Justice as a Way of Community Life
Restorative Justice is a biblically-based view of justice that focuses on restoring persons and communities to shalom.
Jubilee: Reflections
This was a handout at one of two plenary sampler sessions that introduced several of the leaders at the Calvin Symposium on Worship and the Arts on Friday, January 14, 2000.
Trinitarian Worship
One of the remarkable features of Christian theology in recent years is the resurgence of interest in the doctrine of the Trinity.
I Called and God Heard - Psalm 34 - sermon notes
This sermon continues the season of lent.
I Have the Table Ready - Psalm 23, Matthew 26 - sermon notes
These notes focus on the fellowship and intimacy we may experience with God-at God's initiative.
Restorative Justice Prayer Request List
A list of people and situations to pray for.