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Two ideas borrowed from visual sociology researchers—photo elicitation and photovoice—are helping Christians and congregations picture their lived experiences with God.

A glimpse into the Third Christian Reformed Church in Zeeland, artwork, and Vertical Habits.

Convictions and suggestions for planning public Christian worship services that welcome and make room for all

The service of Tenebrae, meaning “darkness” or “shadows,” has been practiced by the church since medieval times. Once a service for the monastic community, Tenebrae later became an important part of the worship of the common folk during Holy Week. We join Christians of many generations throughout the world in using the liturgy of Tenebrae.

With “two hands,” said St. Irenaeus, third-century bishop of Lyons, God teaches and guides his people—with the Word and the Spirit. In the last column we focused on the Spirit’s role in writing the Word. In this column we look at the Spirit’s work in guiding God’s people as they read and apply it.

Geoffrey, age 7, interrupted the vicar's prayer. Hands on hips, he demanded, "You mean Jesus died?" What happened next reveals how one congregation answered a classic dilemma of intergenerational worship. A feature story exploring the importance of intergenerational worship.

Some questions to guide you through the worship planning process.

Most churches measure worship services against a certain ideal. They may think of worship like a concert, entertainment, dialogue, or something else. Even if they have not consciously chosen an operating metaphor for worship, their pattern greatly influences how individuals and congregations live out their faith.

This article describes the role of the worship planner and provides suggestions for worship planning in a wide range of churches and worshiping communities.

Because so many people search our website for ordination resources, we consulted five experts from five denominations. Their best practices will help you dig beneath the surface when you ordain or install ministers, elders and deacons.