Psalms of Ascent: songs for the journey
Immersing themselves in these psalms helped worshipers view their lives as people journeying together on their way home to God.
January 31, 2011
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7 min read
How Mission Partnerships Can Deepen Worship
Maybe your church always has many people plan and lead worship. But that World Communion Sunday service was special for Faith Presbyterian Church in Emmaus, Pennsylvania. It showed how their long partnership with a Presbyterian parish in Kenya is opening people to rethink stewardship, lead in worship, and share faith stories.
January 10, 2011
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6 min read
Weaving Mission Partnerships into Church Life
This article presents nine tips for weaving mission partnership into church life.
January 10, 2011
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2 min read
Dwelling in Philippians
Find out what can happen when groups of people spend weeks immersed together in a book of the Bible.
December 20, 2010
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5 min read
Greg Scheer on Working with Worship Committees
"People fear the unknown above all. You lie awake worrying about what might happen," says Greg Scheer, minister of worship at Church of the Servant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Worship changes often make people fear they'll lose power, feel discomfort, or watch meaningful traditions erode.
December 6, 2010
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1 min read
Worship Leading as a Ministry of Reconciliation
When Isaac Wardell interviewed for the job of director of worship arts at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, he learned how often worship changes hurt, confuse, or offend people.
December 6, 2010
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2 min read
Dealing with Fear in Church Life
How can we worship so that God’s perfect love overcomes all we’re afraid of?
December 6, 2010
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5 min read
The Trouble with Moralism
You've probably noticed disconnects between what people say in worship and how they live. That’s why more church leaders are talking about the difference between moralism and genuine faith formation. They’re asking how worship can form people to picture faith and life as so much more than a list of do’s and don’ts.
December 1, 2010
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1 min read
Internships: Jubilee Fellows
When you're looking for a church internship, some opportunities may sound like they were made for you. But church internships also involve tasks that may feel tedious or push you out of your comfort zone.
November 22, 2010
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5 min read
Internships: Churches Make Room for People to Serve and Learn in Ministry
Interns often add energy, joy, and new connections to a church. Does your congregation have what it takes to mentor and support an intern?
November 22, 2010
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8 min read
Enter the Drama of God's Story
Entering the biblical narrative requires looking at the story you actually live by and pondering why God gave the Bible as a sprawling story.
July 9, 2010
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8 min read
Going Deeper as Members of One Body
Meeting the 'invisible' people who help put food on their tables helped Westminster Presbyterian middle schoolers see how Scripture, life, and worship connect.
June 2, 2010
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6 min read
