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Research/writing project for 2003 Luce Seminar, “Prospects of Historic Liturgies in a Postmodern Age.” A work in progress.
This daily Lenten devotional was created by the worshipers of Church of the Servant Christian Reformed Church. It is used by permission of Church of the Servant.
A Spanish translation of part II of The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship by John D. Witvliet
Here Guthrie explains how his experience helps him build on Resonant Witness to explore theology and the cognitive science of music.
“Has your baby laughed?” On the Navajo reservation, that’s a common question posed to parents who have infants around the age of three months. The first laugh of a Navajo child is a very significant event.
The written communication of your congregation has great potential to bless members, newcomers, and the community. Your congregation has unique stories of the love and care of God. It is worth your while to evaluate and tweak current church content and write new materials. Doing so will help people grow together in becoming more like Christ.
Steve Guthrie founded the religion and arts major at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. For the first half of 2012, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship hosted Guthrie as a visiting scholar.
A seasoned preacher offers tips on how to be an effective guest preacher
Some suggestions for hosting a guest preacher
This Alban Weekly article asks how a leader negotiates preferences and opinions to plan worship as a Holy Conversation.
From Craig Satterlee’s book When God Speaks Through Worship
Although churches have become more intentional about inviting persons with special needs into their buildings, there is so much more to learn about the practical implications of full participation in the life of a church family.
