Cultural Intelligence for the Pastoral Leader
Cultural Intelligence is an essential skill for all those in the worshiping community, especially those in leadership positions.
February 14, 2017
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48 min listen
The Evangelical Mosaic: Patterns and Tensions in 21st Century Worship
How do we communicate the relevance of Scripture? How do we engage music and the arts? How does our worship connect with our witness in the world?
February 14, 2017
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56 min listen
The Challenges and Opportunities of Preaching Matthew
Each of the four gospels has its own flavor, themes, and overall character and so each requires different things of the preacher. Matthew’s Gospel presents a number of challenges, a few of which are peculiar to the present day when biblical literacy in most places has fallen off.
February 13, 2017
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59 min listen
Teenage Youth Worship Leaders: Wisdom for Teenagers and Those Who Mentor Them
Eric Mathis offers wisdom for teenage worship leaders and those who mentor them. This workshop, designed with teenagers and their mentors in mind, focuses on the task and responsibility of leading worship when those closest to us are present.
February 13, 2017
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57 min listen
First Steps for Including Teens in Planning and Leading Worship
Integrating youth leadership throughout the church is a new paradigm. But churches are reaping the benefits of mentoring youth to plan and lead worship.
February 13, 2017
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6 min read
Why Youth Need to Be Leading Worship Regularly NOW
When congregations empower teenagers to use their gifts in meaningful ways over time, teens are more likely to imagine themselves as faithful disciples and devoted worshipers for decades to come. Two summer programs in worship, theology, and the arts inspire teens and mentors.
February 9, 2017
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9 min read
Ordination Best Practices for Ministers, Elders and Deacons
Because so many people search our website for ordination resources, we consulted five experts from five denominations. Their best practices will help you dig beneath the surface when you ordain or install ministers, elders and deacons.
February 7, 2017
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21 min read
Enacted Scripture: Revelation 13
Calvin College students give a dramatic presentation of Revelation 13.
February 6, 2017
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3 min video
Enacted Scripture: Revelation 7
Calvin College students give a dramatic presentation of Revelation 7.
February 6, 2017
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3 min video
Enacted Scripture: Revelation 21-22
Calvin College students give a dramatic presentation of Revelation 21-22.
February 6, 2017
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5 min video
Enacted Scripture: Revelation 1
Calvin College students give a dramatic presentation of Revelation 1.
February 6, 2017
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3 min video
Christiane Bräutigam on Why Bach Still Matters
Christiane Bräutigam leads music in a church founded in 1702 by refugees in a city famous for its Bach heritage. She explains why J.S. Bach’s music and example are relevant for churches today.
February 2, 2017
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6 min read
