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Ring Those Bells! Ideas for Using Handbells in Worship

An article looking at the use of handbells in worship.

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read
On Worship Education, Helpful Themes for Discussion, and Choosing Carpet Colors

One of the major stumbling blocks we face is that most members of our congregation know very little about worship. But we don’t want to make worship didactic. Any advice?

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read

A Tale of Three Churches: Using Drama in Worship

In this article that appeared in Reformed Worship magazine, Todd Johnson explores using drama in worship. To do this, he presents three fictitious churches that represent different worship traditions. Describing each church, he explores the ways the different churches can incorporate drama into their services.

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read
God in three persons: service plans for a four-week series on the Trinity

My children still can’t believe that I am unable to discern the three-dimensional image in a magic-eye picture.

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read

How Are We Doing?: A conversation about celebrating the sacraments

Sometimes worship leaders need to step back and take stock of current practices. What are we doing well? What areas need more attention?

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read
The Burden on the Crucifix: What the Sweetbrier Pastor did instead of writing Lenten sermons

A story by James Schaap about a pastor debating the meaning of the Crucifix and what it means.

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read

Questions About Worship and Technology: A starting point for discussion

Quentin Schultze lists questions a church should answer when looking at the ties between technology and worship.

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read
Minister of the Word-Through Music: An interview with Marty Haugen

I started to explore the idea that various “ministers” in worship all collaborate.

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read
Trinity Matters: The Trinity needs to be named regularly in our worship

I wonder if the theological slush of congregational life in North America has left many ministers and congregations without a trinitarian vocabulary and doctrine actively shaping, challenging, and anchoring our faith. “Bless eternity” or “Blessed Trinity”? Does it really matter?

March 1, 2006 | 1 min read