David Bailey on Multicultural Power Dynamics
Musician David M. Bailey is the music director at East End Fellowship in Richmond, Virginia. In this edited conversation, he talks about becoming aware of power dynamics in multicultural congregations and neighborhoods. He lives in Church Hill, a neighborhood hard hit by economic decline.
October 11, 2012
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3 min read
The Reconciling, Sanctifying, Energizing Power of Worship's Urban Beat
East End Fellowship in Richmond, Virginia, started an urban songwriting internship and a gospel choir to reflect its congregational values of incarnation and reconciliation.
October 11, 2012
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6 min read
Christian Worship Experiences for Persons with Dementia
Dementia frequently interferes with a person's ability to connect with and to benefit from regular religious activities and worship styles that had been meaningful in the past. Yet, persons with dementia continue to need to worship and experience a comforting, deep encounter with Christ.
September 27, 2012
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1 min read
Navajo People - Prayer Requests
Praying for the Navajo people is a tricky thing. It is so easy to focus on, and become overwhelmed by, our needs.
September 20, 2012
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1 min read
Sermon on the Mount Resource Guide
A set of resources for the Sermon on the Mount.
September 20, 2012
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1 min read
Dance in the Spirit of Unity
Dance can bring healing, express joy, and proclaim good news. Dance also brings unity. During the season of Pentecost, we are reminded of the unity that the Holy Spirit brings to the church. Dancing together in the Spirit of unity is a wonderful way to worship!
September 14, 2012
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1 min read
Highlighting the Church Year with Dance - from Reformed Worship
We are a church relishing in the resurrection. I like to think that Mary Magdalene and the other Mary who heard the good news of Christ’s resurrection did not simply hurry off to tell this exciting news, but that they danced. “They came to him, clasped his feet and worshiped him”. How could they have kept still?
September 14, 2012
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1 min read
Thanksgiving Resource Guide
Thanksgiving celebrations were an important part of the people's worship before God. Throughout history, worshiping communities have set aside certain times and days as events of special thanksgiving to God.
September 14, 2012
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1 min read
Rejoice and Dance
Picture a young child ripping open a gift—something he’s been longing for. What does he do? Does he sit quietly and smile?
September 14, 2012
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1 min read
Becoming Churches that Love Our Neighbors as Ourselves
Representing the love of God to neighbors works best in congregations that have a clear vision reflected in worship and prayer.
September 12, 2012
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6 min read
How Churches Meet Their Neighbors
Here is the uncomfortable truth about becoming a congregation that loves your neighbors as you love yourselves: You have to go out and meet them.
September 12, 2012
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7 min read
Randy Weener on Multisensory Worship that Welcomes Neighbors
Randy Weener co-leads Wyoming Kingdom Enterprise Zone, a church multiplication initiative by Reformed and Christian Reformed churches in Wyoming, Michigan. In 2000 he planted a Reformed Church in America congregation in Allendale, Michigan. In this edited conversation, he talks about multisensory worship in that congregation that welcomes neighbors.
September 12, 2012
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4 min read
