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The Promise And Peril Of Preaching For Revival: Lessons From The Life Of George Whitefield, Peter Choi
The Promise And Peril Of Preaching For Revival: Lessons From The Life Of George Whitefield, Peter Choi
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Seasons of renewal are God’s gift to the church. They are also occasions for controversy and division. Together we will reflect on one of history’s greatest revival preachers to understand not only how revivals come but what follows in their aftermath. “God’s anointed barnstormer,” according to J. I. Packer, and “the greatest English preacher who has ever lived,” in the estimation of Martin Lloyd-Jones, George Whitefield also made crucial mistakes and had his fair share of regrets. To pay attention to the long duration of this famous preacher’s life is to learn both the promise and peril of revivals in …
Explaining Christian Worship To The Skeptical Or Questioning Seeker: Group Exercise, Kevin Adams
Explaining Christian Worship To The Skeptical Or Questioning Seeker: Group Exercise, Kevin Adams
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What are best practices for introducing people to the practices of Christian worship? How can we give an account of what we do in worship in warm, winsome, and convicting ways that move beyond surface level explanations to address the deepest spiritual hungers of our age?
The Contemplative Worship Leader, Paul Ryan
The Contemplative Worship Leader, Paul Ryan
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Parker Palmer writes, “At root, contemplation and action are the same.” For worship leaders, a deep well of spiritual practice is vital amid the activity and demands of worship leadership. But as the anxious and hurried, our spirituality is often found wanting. New and ancient patterns in Christ’s Spirit, however, are available to worship leaders, and in this workshop we will together explore how to find life and vitality in our diverse contexts and through our varied our personalities.
Program - 2017 Worship Symposium, 2017 Worship Symposium
Program - 2017 Worship Symposium, 2017 Worship Symposium
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Movement And Worship: An Experiential Engagement Of Embodiment In Ministry, Cassandra Vander Well
Movement And Worship: An Experiential Engagement Of Embodiment In Ministry, Cassandra Vander Well
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From the earliest origins of the Judeo Christian tradition, dance and movement have been integral to the Christian life and faith practice, moving us individually and communally closer to the heart of God. This seminar will examine the history of liturgical/sacred dance in the church and how a biblical perspective on dance can inform current approaches to weaving movement into the fabric of Christian worship and ministry. Come ready to explore and engage these concepts through movement and dialogue.
Limelight And Christian Leadership, Rebecca K. Deyoung
Limelight And Christian Leadership, Rebecca K. Deyoung
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Work in Christian ministry and worship leadership often brings a struggle with image, reputation, and audience-pleasing. In this workshop, we’ll learn about the vice of vainglory—both the patterns of its temptation to show off a false self and time-tested spiritual disciplines of resistance to this vice. In a world captivated with selfies and social media, we’ll explore virtuous practices that can help Christians handle the limelight well and show appreciation for each other in ways that glorify God.
Worship: The Embodied Moment For Self And Church Community, Kathleen S. Turner
Worship: The Embodied Moment For Self And Church Community, Kathleen S. Turner
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The guiding question for this workshop is: How can movement gesture enhance the worship of God in ways that are whole, imaginative and fulfilling for both the individual and the collective church body? This workshop will explore the ways in which song, word, prayer, liturgical materials and movement gesture meet within the worship experience. It will pay particular attention to the use of the body as an expressive instrument that embodies and displays reflective thought and honest emotion during the worship moment. This workshop welcomes participants to wear comfortable clothing and shoes in order to explore various worship movements that …
Bringing Hymns To Life On Guitar, Wendell Kimbrough
Bringing Hymns To Life On Guitar, Wendell Kimbrough
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We’ve heard many of the great old hymns played beautifully with organs, pianos, and choirs, but their journey into the world of guitar-led worship can be awkward. Old tunes are often abandoned or significantly altered in the name of modernization, but such revision is not always necessary. This workshop will focus on demonstrating and discussing how to translate traditional hymns into a guitar-led band format while keeping the hymn’s soul intact.
Innovation In Worship: Working With A Team To Make Healthy Changes, Jordan Clegg, Dawn B. Gibson, Kathy Smith, Jonathan Tamayo, Jeff Wong
Innovation In Worship: Working With A Team To Make Healthy Changes, Jordan Clegg, Dawn B. Gibson, Kathy Smith, Jonathan Tamayo, Jeff Wong
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Listen to a diverse group of panelists from various churches across North America describe how they envisioned and led their congregations through changes in worship. We will consider the value of empowering members’ gifts in worship, and wisdom for healthy change processes. This seminar will be valuable for any church considering changes in worship.
Hosanna!: Ecumenical Songs For Justice And Peace, Ester P. Widiasih
Hosanna!: Ecumenical Songs For Justice And Peace, Ester P. Widiasih
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This collection of music is gathered from five continents and many different cultural contexts. Each song carries with it a story that provides insights into the unique challenges and piety of worshiping communities around the world. Learning these songs and the stories, gestures, rhythms and instruments that accompany them is a wonderful way to pray for the church around the world and to stretch your community experience toward new empathy for the piety of others.
Short Songs: Deepening Our Participation In Worship, Alison Adam
Short Songs: Deepening Our Participation In Worship, Alison Adam
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Short songs do something different: they deepen, with music, the responses a congregation makes in an act of worship. Often tied to liturgical moments in a service, short songs enable us to gather, to pray, to prepare to hear God’s Word, to affirm, to go forth, to move, to rejoice. They tap into the emotion of worship songs, and they draw on the ancient tradition of chant, but they are neither contemporary nor traditional. We’ll sing about 10 of these songs, gathered by the Iona Community from their own writers and from the world church. They are easily led, enable …
The Great Prayer Of Thanksgiving At Baptism And The Lord's Supper, John D. Witvliet
The Great Prayer Of Thanksgiving At Baptism And The Lord's Supper, John D. Witvliet
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In the past 40 years, many Protestant communions have recovered a robust, historically-oriented prayer of thanksgiving at celebrations of Baptism and the Lord’s Supper. Nearly every official denominational liturgical publication has featured strong examples of this practice. Yet thousands of local congregations do not practice this for a variety of reasons, including concern over the length of the service, and—quite likely—not really understanding the spiritually formative power of this practice for the daily life and faith of Christian believers. This session will feature a robust testimony about the value of this ancient practice, deeply rooted in the Psalms, and present …
A Sweet Sound: Absorbing God's Word In The Language Of The Heart, Ann Kapteyn
A Sweet Sound: Absorbing God's Word In The Language Of The Heart, Ann Kapteyn
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Many people around the world are multilingual but do not have access to the scriptures in their mother tongue. What changes when a person hears God’s Word in their own language as opposed to their second or third language? How does the translation of key theological terms into a person’s mother tongue change their understanding? Beyond language, some cultures are oriented to oral methods of communication rather than reading and writing. What methods, resources, and new technology are available to people who prefer to listen to God’s Word rather than read it? This talk will be a wide-ranging discussion how …
Worship 201: Giving Witness To The Urgent, Eric L. Mathis, Paul Ryan
Worship 201: Giving Witness To The Urgent, Eric L. Mathis, Paul Ryan
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A critical task of 21st century worship leadership is to name pressing issues, and give confident witness to the reality of God’s presence in sometimes difficult circumstances. In this seminar, we will identify pressing issues in local and global worshiping communities. Then we will engage past and present worshiping communities as case studies to identify their approach to urgent issues. Finally we will imagine how these communities might teach us about giving confident witness to those issues that are urgent in our time and place.
Singing The Psalms In A Modern Worship Setting, Wendell Kimbrough
Singing The Psalms In A Modern Worship Setting, Wendell Kimbrough
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The Psalms were written to be sung. But if your church favors guitar-led modern worship, how do you sing the Psalms? Songwriter Wendell Kimbrough’s pastor answered this question by asking him to write short Psalms refrains that are singable and memorable for his congregation. For the past two years, their church has engaged the Psalm through music each week, following the Revised Common Lectionary. In this workshop, Wendell will share some of the best-loved of these refrains and talk about his church’s journey learning to sing and love the Psalms.
What Makes Christian Worship Trinitarian?, Cornelius Plantinga Jr.
What Makes Christian Worship Trinitarian?, Cornelius Plantinga Jr.
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The doctrine of the Trinity is old, deep, and mysterious. How should Christian trinitarianism manifest itself in worship—that is, beyond simple repetition of the trinitarian formula? How might deep trinitarian worship bless God and ourselves? How might it even affect the way we look at each other after worship is over?
Shaping A Congregation’S Worship Dna, Kevin Adams
Shaping A Congregation’S Worship Dna, Kevin Adams
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This workshop offers wisdom for designing and shaping the first year of worship in new and restart church settings, with practical and theological insights about how worship connects to the tradition, neighborhood, and persons of the church planting context, leader and team.
Faith Formation From Birth To Age 20: A Psychology Professor's Insights For Strengthening Congregational Ministry, Marjorie L. Gunnoe
Faith Formation From Birth To Age 20: A Psychology Professor's Insights For Strengthening Congregational Ministry, Marjorie L. Gunnoe
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What are the most important things to know when working with kids ages 0–2, 3–6, 7–11, early adolescents, and late adolescents? This fast-paced session is a (really, really) condensed version of a course required for Calvin students minoring in Youth Ministry—without the homework. Helpful for parents, pastors, teachers, mentors and anyone who cares about the faith formation of the next generation.
Inviting The Text To Direct The Service, Joan Devries
Inviting The Text To Direct The Service, Joan Devries
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Biblical text is central to Christian worship gatherings. Generally, the most significant piece of scripture is the focus of the sermon or the message, and worship planners are happy when they can match that theme in other parts of the worship gathering. What if, however, we invited the text with its various parts and movements to shape the whole of our service more concretely rather than have it be packaged as the teaching contained in a sermon? What if we adopted the movements within a psalm as the separate movements of our worship gathering and we enacted the psalm together? …
How Churches Around The World Pray For Churches Around The World: How We Pray In Argentina For Churches Around The World?, Nina Ciesilski, Dwight Kelly, Hanns Lessing Phd, Gerardo Oberman, Kathy Smith, Ester P. Widiasih, Nicholas T. Wright, Anne Zaki
How Churches Around The World Pray For Churches Around The World: How We Pray In Argentina For Churches Around The World?, Nina Ciesilski, Dwight Kelly, Hanns Lessing Phd, Gerardo Oberman, Kathy Smith, Ester P. Widiasih, Nicholas T. Wright, Anne Zaki
Symposium on Worship Archive
Intercessory prayer is an essential part of public worship, and we are called to pray for the flourishing of Christians all over the world. This seminar begins with a brief reflection by theologian N.T. Wright on Ephesians 6:18: “Pray . . . with all perseverance and intercession for all God’s holy ones. . . .” Then learn from church leaders from Argentina, Indonesia, Egypt, Jamaica, Germany, and Scotland about how their communities pray for the worldwide church, and also how they would like others to pray for them. Come to see the world from several different perspectives, from voices that …
Playing In Luke's Gospel, Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence
Playing In Luke's Gospel, Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence
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Though we often think of Bible study as serious business, adding an element of play into our exploration of scripture deepens our emotional connection to the text and can invite our congregations to experience God’s Word in a new way. In this hands-on seminar, we will explore and consider contextualized ways to present portions of Luke’s gospel in worship.
The Sun Rises In The East: New Congregational Songs From Asian Composers, Joel Navarro
The Sun Rises In The East: New Congregational Songs From Asian Composers, Joel Navarro
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This session features new congregational songs and music for church choir from young composers in Southeast Asia whose works are currently making waves in many parts of the world. This session is recommended for choir directors and singers who are looking for fresh ideas for regular worship, intercultural worship, or church choir repertoire.
Universal Design, Responsive Design: Keys For Welcoming Persons With Varied Abilities, Benjamin T. Conner, Melissa Conner, Barbara J. Newman, Karen Roberts Phd, Reginald Smith
Universal Design, Responsive Design: Keys For Welcoming Persons With Varied Abilities, Benjamin T. Conner, Melissa Conner, Barbara J. Newman, Karen Roberts Phd, Reginald Smith
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Worshipers and congregation members certainly do not come in a “one size fits all” wrapping! As you gather for worship you will notice an array of gifts, but you may also see the areas of struggle each one brings to the community. How do worship planners and pastors best weave in best practices for including each one in the conversation with God in worship? Join us as we highlight ideas to get your congregation launched in the right direction as you include members with disabilities.
Biblical Storytelling Masterclass, Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence
Biblical Storytelling Masterclass, Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence
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How can dramatic arts and oral interpretation be used in worship? By applying skills from these art forms to scripture recitation! Bring your memorized Bible narrative to share and hone. Participants are welcome to observe, or to work with Joy in deepening their communication of God’s Word.
Essential Worship: Introducing People To The Art Of Leading Worship, Greg Scheer
Essential Worship: Introducing People To The Art Of Leading Worship, Greg Scheer
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Greg will offer reflections on his new book. This is an ideal session for beginning worship leaders, anyone who mentors, teaches, or encourages them, or anyone who is preparing to lead brief training sessions for a worship team or worship committee in their context.
Teenage Youth Worship Leaders: Wisdom For Teenagers And Those Who Mentor Them, Eric L. Mathis
Teenage Youth Worship Leaders: Wisdom For Teenagers And Those Who Mentor Them, Eric L. Mathis
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“Sometimes, it’s so awkward to stand in front of your friends and lead them in worship,” a teenager recently said. It may be awkward at times, but it’s also an unfathomable privilege that comes with much responsibility. This workshop, designed with teenagers and their mentors in mind, will focus on the task and responsibility of leading worship when those closest to us are present. More importantly, this workshop will remind us all of the ways God fits into the work of teenagers seeking to be an example in speech, behavior, love, life, and purity.
Singing Psalms: An Outpouring Of Contemporary Song For Congregational Use, Alison Adam, Alfredo Colman, Wendell Kimbrough, Greg Scheer, Isaac Wardell
Singing Psalms: An Outpouring Of Contemporary Song For Congregational Use, Alison Adam, Alfredo Colman, Wendell Kimbrough, Greg Scheer, Isaac Wardell
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Remarkably, even since the publication of Psalms for All Seasons just a few years ago, over 30 new Psalm-based songwriting and recording projects have emerged from a variety of contemporary worship leaders across North America and beyond. While some of these settings are designed for solo voices, many are well-suited to congregational use, and are worthy heirs to the legacy of congregation-based Psalms re-established by Luther and Calvin. Come to explore a variety of examples of this music, as well as the stories behind the songs. In addition, to consider new songs you might use in your context, come ready …
Beauty, Silence, And Culture Care: An Interview With Makoto Fujimura, Makoto Fujimura, Cornelius Plantinga Jr.
Beauty, Silence, And Culture Care: An Interview With Makoto Fujimura, Makoto Fujimura, Cornelius Plantinga Jr.
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Theologian Neal Plantinga engages with artist and author Mako Fujimura on his vision for complementing recent work on creation care with what he has termed “culture care”—a redemptive approach to artistry and other forms of cultural engagement which seeks to contribute to “the healing of the nations.” What is it like for a novelist, filmmaker, and painter to embody this culture care approach? And what might this teach those who lead worship or congregational life? Come for a wide-ranging discussion that promises to include a discussion Martin Scorcese’s latest film, Mako’s own painting, and some resourceful examples emerging from next-generation …
Latin American Psalms, Hymns, And Spiritual Songs, Alfredo Colman
Latin American Psalms, Hymns, And Spiritual Songs, Alfredo Colman
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Aimed at keyboardists as well as other instrumentalists, this workshop emphasizes basic and intermediate accompanying techniques such as re-harmonization and rhythmic variations, and applies them to specific examples that illustrate a variety of styles within the Latin American sacred music tradition.
Autism And Your Church, Barbara J. Newman
Autism And Your Church, Barbara J. Newman
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With one in 68 individuals being diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is likely that your worshiping community already includes someone with ASD. If you are a pastor, worship leader, musician, church school teacher, or church volunteer, discover specific ways to identify, interact with, and worship with persons with ASD. Using six key areas of difference, this session will take best practices in special education and apply them to a church setting. Leave with a toolbox full of new ideas to try starting next week with both children and adults!