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.
Taizé Vespers
Taize Vespers led by Brad Berglund, presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
Rethinking Christian Community: Moving Beyond our Ideals and Disappointments
Plenary address by Christine Pohl presented at the 2013 Calvin Symposium on Worship.
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.
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.
Vespers with Korean Spirituality and Style of Worship Through Story, Song, and Prayer
Led by Jaewoo Kim and musicians
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.