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A Difficult Assignment: Suggestions for Leading in the Sanctuary

This lecture offers some concrete suggestions as to how clergy and musicians can better work together to inspire a worship life that helps others to unwrap the gift of grace.

July 11, 2012 | 1 min read
Baptism versus Dedication: Liturgical & Theological Considerations

A lesson plan to accompany Living Worship curriculum that addresses how liturgy and theology affect and inform each other, especially in connection with the choosing of a liturgy for baptism or dedication or both.

July 11, 2012 | 2 min read

The Shape of Sacred Space

A lesson plan to accompany the Living Worship curriculum that addresses meaning and intentionality in the design and utilization of worship space

July 11, 2012 | 3 min read
Christian Initiation and Community

A lesson plan to accompany Living Worship curriculum that addresses the design and performance of Christian Initiation rites in light of the on-going life and practice of the Christian assembly.

July 11, 2012 | 2 min read
Mark Labberton on Micah Groups and God’s Broken Heart

Mark Labberton teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and directs its Ogilvie Institute of Preaching. He wrote The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God’s Call to Justice and The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor. In this edited conversation, he talks about why preachers are forming and joining Micah Groups.

July 10, 2012 | 4 min read