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Worship in 1 Corinthians: Paul’s Take on the Corinthian Worship Wars

Plenary address by Kenneth E. Bailey presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013
Go Down, Moses: Spirituals as a Resource for Preaching

The history of African American spirituals is interwoven with the history of preaching, yet these spirituals and their relationship to preaching usually receive little attention.

February 19, 2013

“Blessed are the Persecuted”—Worshiping in Solidarity with the Suffering Church

Vespers led by members and friends of the International Council of Ethnodoxologists. Presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013
Beyond the Bamboo Curtain: New Asian Songs for Worship

This singing and conversational session introduced new Asian songs collected in recent years along with their background stories and how these might be used in the context of worship. Presented by Swee Hong Lim, I-to Loh, Joel Navarro and others at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013
Making Worship Videos: Learning with and from Film Makers

Filmmakers seldom feel welcome where their product, process, and heroes are misunderstood, or worse - condemned from the pulpit. Discuss how church leaders can channel these influential artists to contribute videos of beauty and spiritual significance.

February 19, 2013

Convergence and Consumption: The Digital Age and a New Ecology of Worship

This presentation explores the major historical shifts in technology and their dramatic impact on worship in the church.

February 19, 2013
Rethinking Christian Community: Moving Beyond our Ideals and Disappointments

Plenary address by Christine Pohl presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

February 19, 2013
Artists in Conversation

In this workshop, art by well-known Chinese Christian artist He Qi, and other artists, was viewed and discussed with him, especially with special attention to the use of visual images in worship.

February 19, 2013

The Sermon on the Mount: Preaching, Teaching and Living in Righteousness

Kenneth E. Bailey and Christine Pohl will help participants to understand themes from the Sermon and to consider their power and beauty for preaching, teaching, and life in Christian community. Hosted by Cornelius Plantinga, Jr.

February 18, 2013
The Shape of Discipleship in the Contemporary Worship Movement

This seminar explored the fascinating story of how the Contemporary Worship Movement has reshaped worship practices, with particular attention on the theme of discipleship.

February 18, 2013