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Jamaican pastor, Dwight Kelly, reflects on how scripture songs can be written in the language of the worshiper's heart. Heartsongs use words that reflect the context and language of those who are singing them.
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More people are training to lead music and worship in Protestant churches in Argentina. As in churches elsewhere, they must balance using popular songs from other cultures with creating music that helps worshipers live out their faith in the real world.
Soong-Chan Rah argues that the deeply rooted triumphalism and exceptionalism in the American society are causing the absence of lament in the American churches.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
Across cultures and denominations, South African churches are growing in unity—thanks to the nation’s first ecumenical sermon and worship resource written in English.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.
Imagine singing “In the Bleak Midwinter” during the long hot days of Christmas in South Africa. The Bible is rich enough to include themes and symbols more relevant to living out Christian faith in the Global South.
