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Ben Dykhouse on a New Way of Praying

Ben Dykhouse explains why God cares about multicultural worship, and he describes a new prayer model that students learned from C. J. Kingdom-Grier, who gave a one-day workshop.

November 15, 2012
Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship

A video lecture on The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship: Overlapping Scripts in the Unfolding Drama of Liturgical Performance

November 13, 2012
Liturgical Dance

Dance can be used to highlight any of the liturgical seasons. These videos highlight the many uses of liturgical dance.

September 28, 2012

The Grace of Trinitarian Prayer

In prayer Christians address the triune God - one God in three persons, the God of holiness, love, beauty, and power.

August 15, 2012

Lisa De Boer on Changing Roles of Visual Art in Churches

Lisa De Boer summarizes her research on the changing role of visual arts in North American churches since World War II. Knowing a bit of this history may help you introduce or strengthen the arts in your congregation.

May 30, 2012
Lisa De Boer on Creating a Sustainable Church Arts Ministry

Lisa De Boer talks about the more complex step of moving from displaying art in a church gallery to including visual arts in worship.

May 30, 2012

Face to Face Choir Tour - Rehoboth Christian School Choir Concert

The Rehoboth Christian School choir sings at the Calvin College Chapel on March 27, 2012 as part of their Face to Face tour. They are joined by members of the Grand Rapids Christian Middle School Choir and Maple Avenue's Tabernacle of Praise. This free event is co-sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and is open to the public.

April 10, 2012
Rethinking Christian Community and Worship in a Global and Post Modern Context

How do we create an environment for worship that builds genuine community among those with no or perhaps with negative, experiences of “church”?

January 28, 2012
Communion Service: Psalm 103

Abounding in Steadfast Love, Psalm 103, was part of the Calvin Symposium on Worship 2012. This service was a celebration of word and sacrament with Thomas G. Long, Martha Moore-Keish, and Stanley Mast.

January 28, 2012