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Introducing Songs from Other Cultures: Alfredo Colman

Ethnomusicologist Alfredo Colman encourages musicians who lead congregational songs from other cultures to engage with someone from that culture in order to understand and find ways in introduce songs in worship that respect and honor God and the culture.

March 27, 2017 | 3 min video

Circle

A visual symbol that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.

March 23, 2017 | 1 min read

Worship in the Heart Language: Dwight Kelly

Jamaican pastor, Dwight Kelly, reflects on how scripture songs can be written in the language of the worshiper's heart. Heartsongs use words that reflect the context and language of those who are singing them.

March 23, 2017 | 2 min video

Marcelo Villanueva on Authentic Worship in Argentina

More people are training to lead music and worship in Protestant churches in Argentina. As in churches elsewhere, they must balance using popular songs from other cultures with creating music that helps worshipers live out their faith in the real world.

March 23, 2017 | 4 min read