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A Christian wedding is a reflection of the people getting married. But the wedding is not meant to be just about one couple. A Christian wedding at its best is also a form of worship in which God calls and the gathered people respond.
Making weddings more like worship infuses them with sparkle and meaning that last far beyond memories of who wore what.
Imagine how your work would change if worship services felt less like a destination and more like a launching pad.
An interview with pastor Netz Gómez
So many books on worship are worth reading. And each year brings new worship books and worship resources. Mark Torgerson’s up-to-date bibliography is an annotated listing of the best worship resources.
Now there is a challenge for the church, says pastor René Molina
Because [music] helps to memorize the lyrics and make them your own, says Roberto Colón
Advice from Reformation Geneva on how to implement changes in worship without losing your congregation in the process
This prayer of lament was prayed at Calvin Theological Seminary on May 1, 2015 in response to the earthquake in Nepal and the unrest in Baltimore.
Nine church leaders and scholars recall and predict hot topics in worship, discipleship and discernment from 1995 to 2025.
Some churches and worship planners naturally gravitate to hymn books, studying published prayers, or following the lectionary. But, some churches might resist these practices.
Sometimes it’s awkward for Christians of different cultures to talk together about God’s presence in slavery. Eric Washington provides a way forward.
