A Difficult Assignment: Suggestions for Leading in the Sanctuary
This lecture offers some concrete suggestions as to how clergy and musicians can better work together to inspire a worship life that helps others to unwrap the gift of grace.
Christian Initiation and Community
A lesson plan to accompany Living Worship curriculum that addresses the design and performance of Christian Initiation rites in light of the on-going life and practice of the Christian assembly.
The Shape of Sacred Space
A lesson plan to accompany the Living Worship curriculum that addresses meaning and intentionality in the design and utilization of worship space
First Impressions
A lesson plan to accompany Living Worship curriculum that addresses expectations for worship
Mark Labberton on Micah Groups and God’s Broken Heart
Mark Labberton teaches at Fuller Theological Seminary and directs its Ogilvie Institute of Preaching. He wrote The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God’s Call to Justice and The Dangerous Act of Loving Your Neighbor. In this edited conversation, he talks about why preachers are forming and joining Micah Groups.
Reading Scripture Well: A Workshop
Suggestions for reading scripture well in worship
Psalm 22:1-11, 22-29: A choral reading
This is a drama script based on Psalm 22. It is adapted for 2 groups each of 6 speakers.
Matthew 6:25-34, A Choral Reading for 3-6 readers
This is a drama script based on Matthew 6:25-34 from the NRSV.
Psalm 103: A Choral Reading for 8 adults and 1 child
This is a drama script for 8 adults and 1 child based on Psalm 103 from NRSV.
Luke 15:11-32: A Choral Reading for 4 adults or youth
This is a drama script adapted for 4 speakers. It is based on Luke 15:11-32 from the NRSV.
Psalm 104: A Choral Reading for 10
This is a drama script for 10 speakers based on Psalm 104 from the NRSV.
Punjabi Zubor Festival
Punjabi Zubor is an annual Psalm Festival in Karachi, Pakistan.