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A colleague was asked point-blank at a workshop recently, “Have changes in worship in the last generation been good or bad?” The short answer may be yes. A longer answer was given at a day-long seminar at the Calvin Symposium on Worship 2006.
Dean Heetderks looks at creating the Lord's Supper Banner
A look at writing in worship.
A dramatic retelling of the story of Nehemiah.
A look at Bach and his influence on the church.
An article looking at the use of handbells in worship.
We need someone to help teach us as a community, little bit by little bit, how to see dance, how to apprehend and appreciate and worship through it.
A look at visual art in worship.
My children still can’t believe that I am unable to discern the three-dimensional image in a magic-eye picture.
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.
Sometimes worship leaders need to step back and take stock of current practices. What are we doing well? What areas need more attention?
Quentin Schultze lists questions a church should answer when looking at the ties between technology and worship.
