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.
Reading Scripture Well: A Workshop
Suggestions for reading scripture well in worship
Punjabi Zubor Festival
Punjabi Zubor is an annual Psalm Festival in Karachi, Pakistan.
Most deeply loved Psalms for Christians in Pakistan
Eric Sarwar shares specific Psalms that bring comfort, hope, and encouragement to Pakistani Christian.
Lisa De Boer on Creating a Sustainable Church Arts Ministry
Lisa De Boer talks about the more complex step of moving from displaying art in a church gallery to including visual arts in worship.
Why People Still Love Hymnals
If you worship in a church where the music reflects the CCLI Top 25, then you may be surprised to hear that many Christians still love singing and praying from hymnals.
Lisa De Boer on Changing Roles of Visual Art in Churches
Lisa De Boer summarizes her research on the changing role of visual arts in North American churches since World War II. Knowing a bit of this history may help you introduce or strengthen the arts in your congregation.
Coop's Column - Pentecost
Pentecost Sunday is a day to celebrate, with full-throated thanksgiving and joy, Jesus' sending of his Holy Spirit. And, Pentecost Monday and the entire succession of days during Pentecost season, are a time of summons and challenge. Pentecost season is a time for the church to remind believers of their daily, lifelong call to bear witness to their Lord and to engage in his mission.
La adoración en tiempos difíciles
El planear la adoración durante una crisis, transición o un conflicto puede ser más desgastante de lo normal sin embargo los servicios planeados de manera inteligente pueden aliviar la tensión y ayudarle a la iglesia a mantener la mira en la misión. De hecho, cuando se adora en medio de circunstancias difíciles, esta adoración puede proporcionar en sí misma una importante oportunidad para que en la congregación se aprenda y sane. Los que participan en la planeación de la adoración deben hacerse las siguientes preguntas cuando hagan los planes durante tiempos difíciles.