Teaching the laity to preach and to pray
A description of Chris O'Reilly and Peter Bush's experience training lay leaders to pray and preach.
November 1, 2010
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7 min read
Coop's Column - Craving to be Adored
The longer I live, the more I become convinced three things are true: 1. God does exist 2. I am not God. 3. The first two points are worth remembering—always.”
Wise words from an aged Roman Catholic priest.
How easy to slip into the sin of what St. Paul terms “thinking too highly of ourselves.”
October 29, 2010
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4 min read
Sample Music Job Descriptions
As more and more churches hire worship coordinators and directors of music, they are also writing job descriptions. A good job description can serve as a road map for the person entering the position and for others who engage in the process of worship planning and leadership.
October 28, 2010
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1 min read
Job Description #4: Director of Worship and Music
The Worship Director should be fully devoted to God and to the church of Jesus Christ and be committed to expressing that devotion through heart-felt worship consistent with the Evangelical and Reformed tradition.
October 28, 2010
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1 min read
Job Description #2: Director of Music
General Position Expectation for Director of Music: administers and produces all aspects of music. This would include recruitment, training, and leading a varied ministry of music for the congregation in harmony with the church's mission statement.
October 28, 2010
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1 min read
Job Description #5: Director of Music and Worship Arts
The Purpose of a director of music and worship arts is to equip and shepherd our musicians and worship arts leaders, and with the pastors, to guide and support the worship planning process. The ultimate goal is to support the vision of our church through the worship experience at each individual service.
October 28, 2010
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3 min read
Job Description #3: Pastoral Musician
The Pastoral Musician will be an accomplished musician and a dedicated Christian; one who maintains a vital personal relationship with Jesus Christ and who encourages spiritual growth in the persons she/he works with and serves. The Pastoral Musician must also have an appreciation for the Reformed faith.
October 28, 2010
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2 min read
Job Description #6: Minister of Music, Worship and Fine Arts
The Minister of Music, Worship & Fine Arts develops the ministries of music, drama, dance and the visual arts and incorporates these in the worship of the church so that the worship of the congregation is enhanced to the glory of God. This ministry ultimately helps the church fulfill her God-given vision, “to help people from our diverse community grow in their relationship with Christ and with each other.”
October 28, 2010
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1 min read
Job Description #1: Director of Music
A Director of Music helps develop and lead the worship music ministry for the church, in consultation with the senior pastor and other team members, in a way that is consistent with the mission, values, and theology of the church community.
October 28, 2010
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1 min read
With a Shout: What Difference Does the Ascension Make for Everyday Life?
This day-long conference exploring the meaning of the Ascension culminated in a community worship service at Woodlawn CRC. The conference and service were co-sponsored by the Dean of the Chapel, Calvin College, and the Center for Excellence in Preaching.
October 27, 2010
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1 min read
Beyond the Blank Blue Sky
A sermon for Ascension Day.
October 27, 2010
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1 min read
With a Shout conference: Presenter Information
Dr. Boogaart has extended his teaching ministry outward by leading many retreats and seminars and by teaching nearly weekly in area churches. He is the author of two books and many articles in Perspectives: A Journal of Reformed Thought, and Western's Reformed Review. Dr. Boogaart also directs Western's Doctor of Ministry degree program.
October 27, 2010
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3 min read
