Wrapping up Two Reading Groups
During the fall of 2010, the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship sponsored two sets of book groups using two of our recent publications: Worship Words, by Debra Rienstra and Ron Rienstra and Shaped by God, edited by Robert Keeley.
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.
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
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.
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.
Holy Week Prayer Walk
This prayer walk guide was produced through an ecumenical collaboration, with support through a Worship Grant, and is used here by permission.