1855 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546-4402 USA
On the campus of Calvin University
© 2026 Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
A sermon on Luke 15, "Coming Home Empty"
A presentation by Gerardo Oberman on worship renewal in a Latin American context.
What role can drama play in the various elements of liturgy? Drama has been used to introduce sermon topics or themes of worship, but there are even more possibilities. This session explored how drama can enhance the call to worship, confession and assurance, proclaiming the word, offering, and sacraments.
Pauline writings encourage, provoke, and at times irritate readers of the New Testament. Some of our issues relate to the image of the apostle that we have inherited or created while scholars constantly debate Pauline theology. Yet Paul’s identity as evangelist, preacher, and pastor continues to inform our ministerial work, including preaching.
