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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.

May 30, 2012 | 6 min video
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.

May 30, 2012 | 1 min read

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.

May 30, 2012 | 6 min video
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.

May 25, 2012 | 5 min read
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.

May 22, 2012 | 8 min read