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The Faithful Flyer, 03-13-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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The Faithful Flyer, 03-06-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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The Dream Vision From The Song Of Songs By Jerome, Jane Beal Phd

Transference

Translated from the Latin by Jane Beal.

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: March 2016, Julius T. Medenblik, Cory Willson, Mary Vanden Berg, Sarah Schreiber

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Articles
3 - From the President: How Now Shall We Live? by Jul Medenblik
4 - Every Believer Called to Mission by Cory Willson
6 - Prayers from the Missional Conference by Mary Vanden Berg and Sarah Schreiber
8 - Bavinck’s Reformed Dogmatics by John Bolt
9 - Meet Herman Bavinck by Jessica Driesenga
12 - Fostering Formation for Mission in Our Classrooms by Kristy Manion
15 - Is There a Future for Sacrifice? by Erin Zoutendam
16 - Taste and See Israel Trip by Paula Seales
18 - Church Growth and Its Challenges in Ethiopia by Fikre Norcha

Reformed Worship (Rw) 119 - Ascension / Pentecost (March 2016), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Reconciliation and Pentecost by Shannon Jammal-Hollemans....3

Come and See: Breath, Wind, Fire, Dove by Amy Wallace Parker and Todd Wright....10

Singing the Sovereignty of Christ by Hillary Donaldson....17

Articles

Editorial: The Rest of the Story by Joyce Borger....2

For Pastors: Preaching Under the Session of Christ by Scott Hoezee....14

The Power of Language by Amos Yong....28

Q&A: The Super-Concentrated Practice of Public Worship by John Witvliet....42

The Ministry of Song by Ron Man....46

To a Faithful Choir Member by Roger Wayne Hicks....48

Resources

A Word to the Wise by Joy …

Meeting God Face To Face., S. Joseph Kidder, Kristy L. Hodson

Faculty Publications

"This is the power of prayer, relationship, and ministry, the power of an ongoing process. It is the power of personal spir­ituality and seeing God. When we have an experience with God, we are overcome with a desire to share Him with others."

The Faithful Flyer, 02-28-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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The Faithful Flyer, 02-21-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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The Faithful Flyer, 02-14-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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The Faithful Flyer, 02-07-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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The Faithful Flyer, 01-31-2016, University Of Dayton. Campus Ministry

Chapel Bulletins

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Bad Worship In The Bible, Cornelius Plantinga Jr.

Symposium on Worship Archive

Dirkie Smits, eminent South African theologian, has observed that virtually every book of the Bible condemns bad worship—which is likely to be some odious combination of idolatrous, hypocritical, or careless. Concretely, what does the Bible have to say about bad worship? And how might we strive to learn from what it says and adjust our own worship practices accordingly?

Sanctifying Art: Inviting Conversation Between Artists, Theologians, And The Church, Deborah Sokolove

Symposium on Worship Archive

In her book, Sanctifying Art, Deborah Sokolove offers ways to understand the arts as a way of thinking and understanding, as a tool for healing the broken places in the world, and even as a divinely ordained means of grace. To sanctify an object or an activity is to set it aside for divine purposes, to purify it, to make it holy. Similarly, individuals and even communities are said to be sanctified when they live in close alignment with God’s will. Art is one of the activities that human beings have been given to aid in the process of sanctification. …

Heartsongs For Good Friday And Easter: Insights And Inspiration From Worshiping Communities Across North American And Around The World, Robert J. Batastini, Judith Laoyan-Mosomos, Swee Hong Lim, Emmet G. Price Iii, Raymond Wise Phd, John D. Witvliet

Symposium on Worship Archive

The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is at the center of Christian faith, life, and worship. Every Good Friday and Easters, Christians from all over the world gather in remarkably different contexts to tell this story—and sing about what it means for us and the world God loves. During this session, panelists will be asked to choose two songs from their ministry context which unpack the significant of Jesus’ death and resurrection—songs which are deeply loved and that poignantly express the meaning of these events. Come to discover some new songs that you will want to sing, to glimpse …

How To Commission Liturgical Art, Jeanne Logan

Symposium on Worship Archive

Jeanne will show examples of her own commissioned work as well as outstanding examples of the work of others. She will then focus on the nuts and bolts of commissioning a work of liturgical art: what does the artist expect from you and what you should expect from the artist.

21 Spirituals For The 21st Century, Raymond Wise Phd

Symposium on Worship Archive

The Negro Spiritual has been hailed as American’s first authentic folk music. Spirituals have served as a primary musical source from which many sacred and secular musical genres have stemmed. The “Spiritual” itself has evolved into many forms. There are oral, concert, art song, congregational, and gospel spirituals, and each has its own unique musical characteristics that have helped to preserve the Spiritual as a musical form. Come learn more about Spirituals, hear and sing some traditional spirituals and experience contemporary spiritual arrangements from Raymond Wise’s collection of 21 Spirituals for the 21st Century.

Liturgy That Cares, Howard Vanderwell

Symposium on Worship Archive

Some call it the “preliminaries,” some hastily put it together, and others have very elaborate liturgies. This sectional is built on the conviction that it’s time to take a thorough new look at the pastoral power of the order of worship. We will try to identify the needs worshipers bring to church, and we’ll examine the liturgy with an eye to finding the best ways to meet those needs. Our goal is the development of liturgies that join with the sermon in providing pastoral care.

The Doorway To A New World: The Gracious Power Of Baptism In The Christian Life, Lisa Weaver

Symposium on Worship Archive

What a remarkable event baptism is: at once a sign of our being washed clean, a sign of rebirth, and a sign of our dying and rising with Jesus. How can we celebrate baptisms in ways that convey this grace, this depth, and this mystery? How can we best mentor, teach, and encourage those who are baptized, whether as adults or children? Come to learn from a student of worship who has learned from Baptists, Presbyterians, and Roman Catholic communities, and whose research is unpacking the power of early church baptismal practices.

The Formative Power Of Art And Architecture In Worship, Michael J. Crosbie Phd, Lisa Deboer

Symposium on Worship Archive

Hear from two experts whose work puts them in touch with a wide variety of worshiping communities across North America. First, art historian Lisa DeBoer will share insights from her forthcoming book, The Visual Arts in the Worshiping Church (Eerdmans), about how Orthodox, Catholic, and Protestant worshipers relate to the meaning of art in such different ways. Then, Michael Crosbie, editor of Faith and Form, will take us on a memorable tour of recently built or renovated award-wining worship spaces, taking note of the underlying motivation and artistic vision of master architects and the congregations they work with. This is …

Worship And Public Engagement, Richard J. Mouw

Symposium on Worship Archive

That corporate worship must equip us for serving God’s purposes in the world, certainly means that we must attend to the social-political-economic dimensions of our lives as citizens. How do we structure our congregational patterns with this in mind without making our worship “too political”? What are the proper ways of preaching, praying, singing, and catechizing about the obligations of citizenship? We will focus in this workshop on preaching during times of political controversy, on the use of “patriotic hymns,” and other practical—but challenging—concerns that emerge in our efforts to be biblical faithful in planning worship.

How The News Shapes Our Prayers And Preaching: Deepening Our Lovign Engagement With The World God Loves, Elizabeth Dias, Richard J. Mouw, John D. Witvliet, Anne Zaki

Symposium on Worship Archive

If our public prayers and preaching are at all responsive to the needs of the world, then how we glean information about the world is crucial. Whether through new or old media, journalists have a key role to play in whether and how we pray and preach about everything from the persecution of Christians, conflict in the Middle East, creation care, and abortion to local concerns related to public education and social services. Join a conversation with a leading national journalist (Elizabeth Dias), a public theologian (Richard Mouw), and a seminary professor and preacher (Anne Zaki) that can inform your …

What Does World Christianity Mean For Your Church?, Peter Choi

Symposium on Worship Archive

The remarkable story of Christianity’s growth as a world religion has implications not only for mission work in the far corners of the globe but also for ministry in each local congregation. In what ways is the gospel—to use Andrew Walls’ terms—a “prisoner” as well as “liberator” of culture? What does faithful Christian ministry look like in our increasingly pluralistic contexts? How can sacramental worship speak to secular skeptics? In this workshop, we will explore key lessons for the life of your church that emerge from the spread of Christianity across the world.

Understanding Your Congregation's Unique Worship Culture, Monique M. Ingalls

Symposium on Worship Archive

Each local congregation has its own unique history, geographical and social location, demographic makeup, and mission. As worship leaders, we need to understand each of these aspects of our local church’s “worship culture” in order to choose and adapt worship resources that engage the mind, heart, and spirit of our congregation members. This workshop introduces models and methods from the social sciences, including ethnography, interviewing, and structured observation, that we can use to explore these dynamics within our congregations. It then highlights practical ways how we can use the insights we glean from these methods to more deeply understand and …

Learning To Worship For The Life Of The World, Steven Guthrie

Symposium on Worship Archive

For the Life of the World is one of the most influential books ever written on the sacraments. But this classic text by the Orthodox theologian Alexander Schmemann encompasses all of the Christian experience, inviting the reader into a pattern of “sacramental living.” This seminar will provide an accessible introduction to For the Life of the World and will think about how its vision might shape our worship and our lives.

Worship 101: Principles And Practices For Song & Discipleship, Eric Mathis, Paul Ryan

Symposium on Worship Archive

Learning to lead worship encompasses what you do and who you are. It entails spirituality as much as it requires skill. In this seminar, we will explore two vital practices of worship leadership: choosing songs and presenting scripture. Along the way we will discuss how we engage these practices as a matter of discipleship, identify cultural trends that resist our efforts, and recommend habits for faithful and healthy leadership.

Revitalized Worship Spaces, Michael J. Crosbie Phd

Symposium on Worship Archive

Renovated, restored, and reborn sacred spaces are the wave of the future, as congregations revitalize their aging facilities, move into spaces once occupied by other denominations and faith traditions, and retrofit religious buildings to serve new uses. This presentation will focus on religious buildings and facilities that have been given a new lease on life thanks to creative and inventive designs that make them vital to changing demands as congregations change and evolve.

Singing With Martin Luther And The Lutherans, Mark Noll

Symposium on Worship Archive

This workshop is designed to explore the riches of Lutheran hymnody for those, like Professor Noll, who are not themselves Lutherans. We will take a quick historical journey to note important landmarks. The rest of the session will take advantage of one of the recently published American Lutheran hymnals to explore the contours of contemporary Lutheran song. The hope is to help those outside the Lutheran tradition appreciate its historical richness and think about exploiting those riches to enliven worship in all traditions.

Universal Design For Worship, Barbara J. Newman

Symposium on Worship Archive

“Universal design” is now standard for architecture: we don’t want to retrofit buildings to make them accessible, we want to build them that way from the start. What would it look like for this vision to be extended to the worship services we plan and lead? What if we didn’t need to retrofit our planning to be accommodating to persons at all levels of ability and disability, but planned them that way from the start?

Wording The Sunday Sermon, Cornelius Plantinga Jr.

Symposium on Worship Archive

One of the preacher’s big challenges is finding language for the Sunday sermon that will engage the most of her or his listeners. But what kind of language is that? What are some of its features? Using multiple examples from published sermons, this workshop will identify, discuss, and recommend certain excellent features of well-worded Sunday sermons.

Sing The Peaceful Kingdom, Adam M. L. Tice

Symposium on Worship Archive

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