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Bruce Theron on Word and Worship, a South African lectionary resource

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.

March 16, 2017 | 6 min read

Bruce Theron on Decolonizing Worship in South Africa

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.

March 16, 2017 | 6 min read

Alpha and Omega

A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.

March 14, 2017 | 1 min read
Beauty, Silence, and Culture Care: An Interview with Makoto Fujimura

Theologian Neal Plantinga engages with artist and author Mako Fujimura on his vision for complementing recent work on creation care with what he has termed “culture care”—a redemptive approach to artistry and other forms of cultural engagement which seeks to contribute to “the healing of the nations.”

March 14, 2017 | 64 min video