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Wisdom For Preaching, Praying, And Singing About Suffering, Mary Hulst, Kevin Adams, Mika Edmondson, Danjuma Gibson, Cornelius Plantinga Jr., Lisa M. Weaver

Symposium on Worship Archive

In addition to his nonviolent political advocacy, Martin Luther King Jr.’s preaching ministry regularly focused on the profound experience and trauma of unearned suffering. In a recent book on King’s preaching ministry, Mika Edmonson explores King’s insights and instinctive approaches to this tragic dimension of human experience. Responding to suffering, especially unearned suffering, is one of the most pastorally demanding tasks of all—a task that requires theological insight, spiritual poise, and the nurturing ministry of the very Comforter that Jesus promised to send us. This session will explore Christian wisdom for preaching, praying, and singing about human suffering, drawing wisdom …

Creative Leadership Of Congregational Song: Tips For Organists, Jan Kraybill

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The ever-expanding areas of expertise needed from organists to help congregations form into singing communities provide rich opportunity for new and creative approaches. Jan Kraybill will bring tips and techniques for organists in a variety of worship contexts. We’ll explore ways in which our instrument—a community of individual voices—can best invite and enhance vibrant congregational singing of hymns and songs across cultures and generations.

Singing Psalms Together, Martin Tel, Carlos Colón, Michael Joncas, Jan Kraybill, Sandra Mccracken, Ed Willminton, Raymond Wise Phd

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In the past ten years, arguably more musical settings of the psalms for congregational use have been written in more musical styles than at any other time in the history of the church (though perhaps the Internet just makes us vividly aware of all this good work!). When we sing psalms, we are letting the word of God dwell in our hearts in a remarkable way, uniting us with believers from every century and continent. In this session, we will hear the story of one of the most-sung psalm settings: “On Eagle’s Wings.” We will sing black gospel and bilingual …

The Psalms Of Ascent In Times Of Violence, Carlos Colón

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Communities of sojourners continue to suffer around the world. Social unrest, conflict, and war have caused an unprecedented global crisis of migrants and refugees. The plight of Syrian, Iraqi, and other Middle Eastern refugees continues to shock the whole world. Also, thousands of people from Mexico and Central America continue to seek protection in the United States to escape violence and poverty. Carlos Colón will share some of his experiences as a refugee of the civil war in his native El Salvador as well as stories from others who minister to immigrants. In this session, we will strive for a …

Beyond Stigma To Hospitality: Creating A Gracious Space For People With Mental Illness, Cindy Holtrop

Symposium on Worship Archive

Worship and fellowship are sometimes difficult for people with mental illness because few people understand their experience and their needs in worship. The church’s silence can reinforce the stigma of mental illness. How can we deepen our worship practices and our language so that anyone who struggles with mental health finds space for their lament and for their longing for hope and relationships?

With Us, In Us, Through Us: Holy Encounters, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Jan Kraybill

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Brush Calligraphy: The Expressive Potential Of Brush And Ink Call, Matt Plescher

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Brush and ink is a uniquely individual and expressive form of calligraphy. This seminar will provide an introduction to contemporary brush calligraphy, discussion of some basic letterforms, and hands-on instruction for using easy-to-use brush pens (selffeeding, no dipping into ink or dripping). Brush pens, paper, and practice sheets will be provided. No experience necessary.

Worship 101: Singing, Praying, And Reading The Psalms In Corporate Worship, Paul Ryan, Worship Apprentices

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As a resource for planning and leading worship, the Psalms are a fountain of wisdom and passion. The Psalms capture the breath of human experience, they guide us in our language for prayer, and they embody the heart’s most honest song before God. In this seminar—ideal for emerging worship leaders—we will explore basic principles, practices, and resources for planning and leading worship which place the Psalms at the center.

After The Benediction: Putting Faith To Work The Other Six Days, Erik W. Carter

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In many churches, efforts to support people with disabilities and their families focus narrowly on what happens in their buildings for a few hours Sunday morning. Although these investments are essential, most of our lives are lived beyond the church walls. This presentation will focus on the multiple avenues through which the supports and relationships available within congregation can meet real needs in the lives of people with disabilities and their families throughout the week. We will share practical and powerful ways churches can support the flourishing of members with disabilities.

Mutuality In Worship: Sharing Our Stories And Gifts, Jaewoo Kim, Proskuneo

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How can we make room in our worshipping community for people from different generations and cultural backgrounds to move beyond being passive recipients and become active participants? This workshop will focus on practical ways to involve people’s stories, songs, and gifts in our corporate worship times—all with the goal of unity in diversity. Learn from Proskuneo Ministries, a community of worship leaders and creatives from around the world, who work and worship together in the most diverse square mile in the United States.

Let The Times Declare!: Socio-Demographic Shifts And The Future Of Young People In The North American Church, Elizabeth Tamez Méndez Phd

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What are the times proclaiming? What are the demographic shifts clamoring for our ministries? By 2018, half the children under age eighteen will be “minorities” in the United States; with twenty-six percent being Hispanic. Youth are at the forefront of U.S. demographic changes, and churches need to consider this reality as a moment for us to seize! We have a unique opportunity to contribute to the healthy development and thriving of youth while walking alongside them toward an encounter with Christ—all amid a culturally and ethnically diverse society. In this interactive session filled with practical insights for ministry, we will …

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?

The Creative Process: Practical Ways To Harness Creative Thinking For Any Project, Matt Plescher

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Creativity in art, music, writing, worship planning, or any other endeavor is rarely something that “just happens.” Instead it comes as a result of active and exploratory strategies that lead to creative insight. Matt Plescher will draw on twenty years of painting, illustration, and calligraphy to show how anyone can harness creativity for any project. Real-world examples will include the process of creating a studio landscape painting and the challenges of a recent year-long liturgical calligraphy project. Topics discussed will include work habits, finding intersections of ideas, incubation, overcoming creative blocks, and common misconceptions about creativity. Special attention will also …

Los Salmos De Ascension En Tiempos De Violencia, Carlos Colón

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Las comunidades de peregrinos siguen sufriendo en todo el mundo. Disturbios sociales, conflictos y guerras han causado una crisis mundial de migrantes y refugiados sin precedentes. La difícil situación de los refugiados sirios, iraquíes y de otros países del Oriente Medio sigue sacudiendo al mundo entero. Además, miles de personas de México y América Central siguen buscando refugio en los Estados Unidos para escapar de la violencia y la pobreza. Carlos Colón compartirá parte de su historia como refugiado de la guerra civil en su nativa tierra de El Salvador, y también historias de otras personas que ministran a la …

In-Between Words, Paul Ryan

Symposium on Worship Archive

Scripture readings, sermons, and songs take up most of the time in a worship service. But what happens in between them is also important in the formation of healthy worshiping communities. Those little words and phrases that welcome guests, introduce songs, and prepare us to pray make a difference in encouraging full participation in worship.

Pastoral Litugy In Challenging Times: A Lesson From Matthew Henry's Biblical Worship, Jonghun Joo

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Today’s church is vexed with questions about worship: what it is, how you do it, and what it accomplishes, to name a few. And there is no shortage of resources offering answers to these questions. So where should we turn for insight on how to apply biblical principles to the local church’s worship? This workshop offers a model of how both a solid biblical understanding and the effective practice of worship can be realized in local churches today by exploring the theology and practice of Matthew Henry’s (1662–1714) worship. Henry did not attempt to adopt one pattern of worship from …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 126 - Lent / Easter (December 2017), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Trumpets, Tears, and Ashes by Ryan Faber....3

Prayer for Darkness in a Year of Glare by Rod Jellema....16

Divisions and Reconciliation by Jenni Breems....36

Articles

Editorial: Seeing in the Dark by Joyce Borger....2

Checkmate: Through Death I'm Free by Jonathan Ytterock....15

For Pastors: The Joys and Perils of Reusing Sermons by Clayton Libolt....26

A Fulfilled Priestly Benediction by James Payton, Jr.....32

Q&A: Worship and Mental Health by John D. Witvliet....34

Technology and Worship by Cindi Veldheer DeYoung....47

Resources

Sing 10: The Lord Is My Shepherd by Norma Kobald …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 52 No 2 - November 2017), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

From the Editor: Karin Maag - 149 / Articles: Genevan Psalms in Javanese by Yudha Thianto - 151 / Reengaging Figural Interpretation: The Impact of Erich Auerbach by James W. Skillen - 181 / Blessing and Glory: Abraham Kuyper on the Beatific Vision by Hans Boersma - 205 / Sermon: “Heaven: The Present Reality”—A Sermon on Hebrews 12:18–29 by Laura Smit - 243 / Short Studies: Why a Bavinck Institute? Why at Calvin Seminary? by John Bolt - 251 / Comparing Spirit Hermeneutics by Craig Keener with Classic Pentecostal Hermeneutics by Dean Deppe - 265 / Interpreting Figural Interpretation: A …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: October 2017, Karin Maag, Lee Hardy, Matthew Cooke, Bruce Buursma

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Articles
3 - From the President: What Can Catholics and Protestants Learn From One Another Today? by Jul Medenblik
4 - Reformed and Catholic Worship – Are There Any Points of Convergence? by Karin Maag
7 - Learning about the Lord’s Supper from Roman Catholics by Ronald Feenstra
10 - Christian Ethics, Protestant and Catholic: 500 Years After the Reformation by Matt Tuininga
13 - The Meaning of Martha: Catholics and Protestants on Work and Vocation by Lee Hardy
16 - 500 Years Later: A Conversation Between Catholics and Protestants by Matt Cooke
18 - John Bolt Retires by Bruce …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 125 - Advent / Christmas (September 2017), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: The Peaceable Kingdom by Carol Veldman Rudie....3

Sing 10: The World Is about to Turn by Joyce Borger....12

Longest Night by Kathryn Roelofs....25

Articles

Editorial: Surprise! by Joyce Borger....2

The Ecumenism of Beauty by Phil Schaafsma....18

Q&A: The Incarnation, Worship, and Our Daily Lives by Chelsey Harmon, Shannon Jammal-Hollemans, and Jeff Barker....32

For Pastors: The Challenges of Advent Preaching by Edward C. Visser....39

Luther's Musical Reformation by Jonathan Landry Cruse....43

Developing a Culture of Singing by Adan Fernandez....46

Resources

Jesus Is... by Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence....22

The Light of …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 124 - Reformation (June 2017), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

The Five Solas by James R. Payton Jr.....3

A Series on the Five Solas of the Reformation by Carol Hochhalter....5

Sing 10: Singing the Reformation into the 21st Century by Bruce Benedict....15

Singing the Psalms by Emily R. Brink....22

The Latino/Latin American Church and the Reformation by Jules Martinez-Olivieri....24

Articles

Editorial: The Importance of Marking Time by Joyce Borger....2

Illuminating the Mystery by Phil Schaafsma....27

Q&A: Human Misery and Compelling Causes by John D. Witvliet....32

For Pastors: When It's All Gratitude by Scott Hoezee....37

Remembering, Celebrating, Dreaming....45

Resources

Teach Us …

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum: April 2017, Karin Maag, Lyle D. Bierma, Laura De Jong, Wayne Tenharmsel

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

Articles
3 - From the President: More Than a Slogan by Jul Medenblik
4 - Sola Fide by Jeffrey A. D. Weima
6 - Sola Scriptura by John W. Cooper
8 - Solo Christo by Karin Maag
10 - Sola Gratia by Lyle D. Bierma
12 - Soli Deo Gloria by Matthew J.Tuininga
14 - John Cooper by Bruce Buursma
16 - Dean Deppe by Bruce Buursma
18 - Defeating the Powers of Darkness and Establishing a Kingdom of Love by Chris Meehan
20 - Handlon Students Mark First Milestone at Convocation by Jonathan Gorter
26 - Surprised by Snow: …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 52 No 1 - April 2017), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

From the Editor: Karin Maag - 7 / Articles: The Self-Revelation of God in Jesus by Daniel Boerman - 9 / The Heart and Soul of Abraham Kuyper: Reflections on His Meditations by James A. De Jong - 37 / A Grotesque Attack: Reading Ezekiel 16 as Satire to Address Feminist Critiques by Erin Risch Zoutendam - 63 / Sermon: “Live!”—A Sermon on Ezekiel 16 by Scott Hoezee - 85 / Book Reviews - Scripture and Interpretation: Allen, Michael, and Jonathan A. Linebaugh, eds., Reformation Readings of Paul: Explorations in History and Exegesis, reviewed by …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 123 - Ascension / Pentecost (March 2017), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Everyday Church-Iglesia Cotidiana by Rachel Bouwkamp and Kent Rottman....3

The Heart of Worship by Cory B. Willson....12

Q&A: Sunday's Prayer and Monday's Work by John D. Witvliet....16

Beauty Behind Bars by Phil Schaafsma....18

Articles

Editorial: Expansive by Joyce Borger....2

Pentecost and Missional Worship by Nick Monsma....25

For Pastors: Holy Wings by Scott Hoezee....28

Reflection: Chasing the Ghosts of Worship Past by Chris Marchand....46

Resources

A Service for Pentecost and the Persecuted Church by Pieter and Nelda Looyenga....22

Sing 10: The Spirit is Present by Joyce Borger....30

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A Sweet Sound: Absorbing God's Word In The Language Of The Heart, Ann Kapteyn

Symposium on Worship Archive

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

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.

Unlocking The Mysteries Of Church Sound Systems, Greg Scheer

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Of the many hats worship musicians and pastors wear, “sound system purchaser and troubleshooter” may be the most uncomfortable. Nonetheless, your understanding of how a sound system works could have a huge impact on your congregation’s ability to hear the preaching and take part in singing. This session will teach you about microphones, channel strips, speaker placement, and a myriad of other subjects that likely weren’t included in your seminary or music education.