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Todd Cioffi on Congregational and Ministry Studies

Todd Cioffi, professor of Congregational and Ministry Studies at Calvin College, explains why word of mouth brings students to this new department.

August 9, 2011 | 3 min read
Congregational and Ministry Studies: How any Academic Major Can Bless the Church

Calvin College’s new Congregational and Ministry Studies department helps students explore how their gifts and interests intersect with the work of the church in serving God’s kingdom.

August 9, 2011 | 7 min read

Coop's Column - Spirit at Work: Protector

The source of this sturdy confidence, this quiet tranquility and hope? It is anchored in the confident trust Jesus’ community puts in his promise to them: “Be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.”

August 5, 2011 | 4 min read
Coop's Column - Spirit at Work: Illuminator

In order for God’s Word to achieve its Divinely intended purpose and effect, such an “Aha! That’s me!” response must happen within the hearts of those who read and hear it.

July 18, 2011 | 4 min read
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Veterans - Prayer Requests

These prayer requests are provided as many voices are calling for the church to be a significant partner in the complex readjustment process of returning home for military veterans.

July 12, 2011 | 2 min read

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Veterans - Psalms and Prayers

These psalms and prayers are provided as many voices are calling for the church to be a significant partner in the complex readjustment process of returning home for military veterans.

July 12, 2011 | 9 min read
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Veterans - Suggestions for Pastors

These resources for pastors are provided as many voices are calling for the church to be a significant partner in the complex readjustment process of returning home for military veterans.

July 12, 2011 | 3 min read
Ordinary Time Resource Guide

This resource guide for Ordinary Time includes sermon ideas, worship songs and hymns, visual arts, and readings to help you plan “ordinary” worship—times in the church year outside the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, Lent, Easter, and Pentecost. The season’s liturgical color is green, symbolizing a time of growth in the Christian life. This guide also includes ideas for worship on Christ the King Sunday, Thanksgiving, and All Saints’ Day/Reformation Sunday.

July 8, 2011 | 2 min read

The Psalm Project: Reworking Genevan psalms for a new generation

The best way to learn the Psalms is to sing them, which is why a group of Dutch musicians is mining their "Genevan Psalter" heritage to create arrangements that appeal to today's worshipers.

July 5, 2011 | 7 min read