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An Art Professor’s Insights on What Brain Science Is Telling Us About Creativity, Imagination and Congregational Life
A Political Science Professor's Call to Global Awareness and Engagement
Richard Henry Boyd was determined to give Jim Crow-era African-Americans their own voice in worship. Calvin College history professor Eric Washington tells the story of how the hymnal he published helped do that.
A History Professor Shows How Historical Case Studies Can Help Us Gain Perspective and Rethink Ministry
A Nursing Professor’s Vision for the Church in Community
This fast-paced audio session is helpful for parents, teachers, mentors and anyone who cares about the faith formation of the next generation.
Six pastors and scholars share ideas to help congregations authentically practice God’s vision of shalom in worship and at work.
Most people are familiar with the phrase “a picture is worth a thousand words,” but few consider what it means. Photographs are able to tell stories, and they can help your congregation see its ministries with fresh eyes.
James Falzone explains why being both a professional musician and church music director makes him better at each.
A Geography Professor’s View of Churches in Their Geographical Context
“Vainglory” is an ancient name for showing off our goodness. Vainglory names the temptation to display our goodness in ways that undercut both it and the glory due to God for it.
The older you get, the more likely you are to experience visual loss. Disability and advocacy expert Barbara J. Newman describes sight-related worship changes that benefit the church as a whole.
