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Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 56 No 1 - April 2021), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

From the Editor: Karin Maag - 9 / Articles: Church and State in the Swiss Reformation by Jordan J. Ballor - 11 / “Unto the Fullness of Christ”: Organism and Dogma in James Orr by Todd Statham - 37 / Body and Soul: Baptismal Solidarity at a Funeral by Laura de Jong - 67 / Sermon: “Be Filled with the Spirit!”—A Sermon on Ephesians 5:15–21 by Denise L. Posie - 87 / Short Study: Sins of Omission: An Ethical Analysis by Gregory Mellema - 93 / Book Reviews - Scripture and Interpretation: Bauckham, Richard, Who Is God? Key Moments …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 139 - Ascension / Pentecost (March 2021), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Echoes of the Holy Spirit by Diane Ritzema, Michael Kooy, and Matt Mulder....3

Children's Pages for the Christian Year by Lindsey Goetz....16

Home by Sam Gutierrez....18

Locating Your Place in God's Story by Leon Johnston....34

Articles

Editorial: Finding Home by Joyce Borger....2

The Rest of Worship by Ron Man....28

For Pastors: Bolder? by Scott Hoezee....30

Liturgical Appropriateness by Adán Alejandro Fernández....38

Q&A: Shifting Preference Talk and Rule Talk to Wisdom Talk by John D. Witvliet....40

Lifting Our North American Asian Voice in Worship by Josh Lee....42

Resources …

The Calvin Forum: Summer 2021, Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Seminary Forum (2002- )

CONTENTS - Vol. 28. No. 2, SUMMER 2021

Main Features: 3 - 25 years & Counting!

4 - Women-In-Office: What is the CRCNA position, how did we get here, and what does it mean?

8 - Partners in the Gospel

12 - Twenty-Five Years on: Just look at what God has done!!

18- My Calling

22- Following step by step

26- Moments in ministry formation 30- Songs of Redemption

Calvin Seminary News:32 - New Books

34- Distinguished Alumni

Reformed Worship (Rw) 138 - Lent / Easter (December 2020), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: The Way of the Cross by Nicole Ensing....3

Children's Pages for the Christian Year by Lindsey Goetz....10

Paschal Lamb by Karla Bowe, Beth Disselkoen, and Faye Dykema....20

Articles

Editorial: I'm Angry by Joyce Borger....2

For Pastors: Slain Victory by Scott Hoezee....2

Q&A: The Psalms of Anger by John D. Witvliet....35

Worship as a Cultural Expression of Latino People by Harold Caicedo....43

Resources

Repentance and Renewal by Brian Turnbow....12

Bring Light to Our Lives by Emily Hoffman....15

The Lamb of God by Dianne Van Rooyen....26

The Dead Christ …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 55 No 2 - November 2020), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

From the Editor: Karin Maag - 233 / Articles: Zwingli, Erasmus, and the Roots of Reformed Sacramental Theology by Amy Nelson Burnett - 235 / Worship and Calvin’s Theology of the Body in His Anti-Nicodemite Writings by Bonnie Pattison - 255 / Ritual Seeking Rationale: Public Profession of Faith in the Christian Reformed Church by Ryan L. Faber - 277 / Sermon: “The End of Living” — A Sermon on Ecclesiastes 7:1–14 by Benjamin M. Oliveira - 309 / Short Study: Review Article: Contemporary Trends of Evangelical Missions Contextualization by Gil S. Suh - 315 / Calvin Bibliography 2020 - …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 137 - Advent / Christmas (September 2020), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Be Not Afraid by Meg Jenista Kuykendall and Kathryn Roelofs....3

Children's Pages for the Christian Year by Lindsey Goetz....11

Blue Christmas by Michael Kooy and Diane Ritzema....34

Living Epiphany by Kevin J. Adams....37

Articles

Editorial: Slow Advent by Joyce Borger....2

Q&A: Two Essential Advent Themes for 2020 by John Witvliet....14

For Pastors: A Lost Year? by Scott Hoezee....24

Five Things Worship Leaders Can Learn from Music Therapists by Tori Clark....46

Resources

"Do Not Be Afraid" by Lee Fennema....16

A Savior Made Known by Kevin Kruizenga....19

Found Art …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 136 - Prayer (June 2020), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Worship 101 by Joy Engelsman and Joan DeVries....3

Trinitarian Worship by Cornelius Plantinga Jr.....12

The Lord Be with You by Chris Schoon....18

Come to the Altar by Chantel Varnado....32

Articles

Guest Editorial: The Neglected Element? by Leonard J. Vander Zee....2

Q&A: On Songs from Questionable Sources by John D. Witvliet....20

Corporate Confession of Sin: Why Do It? by Chris Walker....22

The Importance of Corporate Prayer by Martin Boardman....24

By Whose Authority? by Scott Hoezee....30

Hiding Spinach by Satrina Y. Reid....34

Resources

Two Pulpits: The Prayers of George …

Calvin Theological Journal (Vol 55 No 1 - April 2020), Calvin Theological Seminary

Calvin Theological Journal

From the Editor: Karin Maag - 9 / Articles: John Webster: A Reformed Theologian on Revelation by Richard Fraser Brash - 11 / Psalm 88: A Validation to Vent by William L. Harris III - 41 / The Loss and Renewal of Calvin’s Eucharistic Theology in Reformed Churches by Leonard J. Vander Zee - 67 / Sermon: “Created to Be Like God”—A Sermon on Ephesians 4:22–24 by Cornelius Plantinga Jr. - 95 / Short Studies: The Role of the Letter and the Lector in Early Christian Liturgy: A Few Examples from Ephesians 1 by David Seal - 101 / The …

Reformed Worship (Rw) 135 - Ascension / Pentecost (March 2020), Reformed Worship Editors

Reformed Worship Magazine

Features

Worship Series: Listening to God: Scripture, Spirit, and Stillness by Joyce Borger....3

Why Are You Just Standing Around? by Rachel Bouwkamp....12

"Amen" Living by Rachel Bouwkamp....24

To God Be the Glory by Laura TenHave-Chapman....28

Articles

Editorial: The Story Isn't Over by Joyce Borger....2

Ascension: To Do or Not to Do by Eric Dirksen and Rod Snaterse....10

For Pastors: The Eventful Spirit by Scott Hoezee....14

Q&A: Like a Multifaceted Diamond by John D. Witvliet....36

A Tribute to Chris Overvoorde by Emily R. Brink....38

Grace and Peace by Joel Jupp....40

Resources …

Symposium 2020 Recap, Chris Meehan

Symposium on Worship Archive

Article that reviews some of the major themes and highlights of the 2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

Living Under The God Of Grace, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Peter Jonker, Jason Max Ferdinand, The Aeolians

Symposium on Worship Archive

Video and outline of a worship service based on the theme of "Living Under the God of All Grace," with Peter Jonker preaching on 1 Peter 5:1-11.

Living In Light And Justice, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Jonathan Hehn Osl, Choral Scholars, Kate Williams

Symposium on Worship Archive

One of the great gifts of the liturgical movement in the mid-twentieth century was the recovery of Evening Prayer as a public daily service meant for the whole church, and not just something to be celebrated in monasteries or as a private devotion. Prominent liturgical historians and musicians of the 1960s and 70s, many of whom taught at and/or were alumni of the liturgical studies program at the University of Notre Dame, were instrumental in recovering the ancient “cathedral-style” of Evening Prayer (Vespers). This style included the now famous Lucenarium rite as well as a robust sense of congregational participation …

Songs That Welcome And Songs That Send, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Isaac Wardell, Urban Doxology

Symposium on Worship Archive

A worship service featuring songs of welcoming and sending.

Gracious Bilingual Worship, Martin Tel

Symposium on Worship Archive

Most often in bilingual worshiping communities, one language is dominant. Sometimes this disparity is massive. In many communities there are shifting patterns in which a previously dominant language is waning. While many assume that bilingual worship will by nature be a positive experience, the way that we plan and lead bilingual singing can in fact exacerbate feelings of anxiety, inferiority, or frustration. In this workshop we will explore alternative and achievable approaches to bilingual singing and praying that feel less like accommodation and more like grace and celebration. Though we will be using the new Spanish/English resource Santo, Santo, Santo …

Intergenerational Congregational Singing: A Foretaste Of Heaven On Earth, Herbert H. Tsang

Symposium on Worship Archive

Why is congregational singing so important? How can we encourage our congregation to sing better? As part of the learning we glean from the Vital Worship Grant project, we will explore the importance of congregational singing and the possibility of revitalizing this important aspect of our corporate spiritual disciplines with a focus on fostering intergenerational worship. Ideas for cultivating a vibrant and passionate singing culture in our church will also be explored.

Universal And Responsive Design For Missional Worship: A Vision Of Inclusion, Kevin J. Adams, Christopher Flesoras Phd, Barbara J. Newman

Symposium on Worship Archive

This is a workshop about how to stock your congregation’s garden shed with the tools needed to be a missional church that welcomes people of various backgrounds, situations, and abilities into the worship setting. It offers a vision as well as practical ideas for implementing an inclusive design for worship.

Guardian Angel Painting, Laura James

Symposium on Worship Archive

“For God will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways . . .” —Psalm 91:11 Guardian angels and other protective images have long been used by the Christian faithful in Ethiopia as in many other religious traditions. Artist Laura James will speak briefly about Ethiopian Christian art and its guardian angel tradition. Participants will then be guided to paint their own guardian angels.

Come, Sculptor Spirit!: Inviting The Holy Spirit To Shape Christ In Us Through Word, Image, And Song, Leopoldo Sánchez

Symposium on Worship Archive

Video recording and power point slides for a plenary lecture by Leopoldo A. Sánchez M. on inviting the Holy Spirit to shape Christ in us through Word, Image, and Song.

Living As Chosen People, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Karen Campbell

Symposium on Worship Archive

A worship service based on the theme of "Living as Chosen People" with Karen Campbell preaching on 1 Peter 2:4-12.

Lessons On Developing Young Leaders, Elizabeth Tamez Phd

Symposium on Worship Archive

We are united in our desire to see young people be an integral part of and leaders in the church. The question is, how? In this session, we draw from the work, experiences, and research of seven Latin@ leaders whose congregations and parachurch groups are leadership incubators for young people in their communities. We will explore practical concepts to expand our imaginations and know-how in fostering innovation in the church towards developing young leaders.

Epiclesis In Action: Songs Of The Others, Swee Hong Lim

Symposium on Worship Archive

In the early 21st century, North American congregations were captivated by non-Western (global) songs and rushed to embrace them despite the underlying concerns of cultural appropriation and authentic performance practice. This session seeks to offer Scriptural principles and pastoral suggestions for enabling this body of congregational songs to revitalize our congregations.

Psalm Singing And The Mission Of The Church, Wendell Kimbrough

Symposium on Worship Archive

Why sing psalms? Does it matter how we sing them? For many, psalm singing is a nice idea (because they’re in the Bible), but not essential to the mission of the church. In this workshop, songwriter and worship artist Wendell Kimbrough will share from personal experience and biblical conviction why he believes the church cannot thrive without singing psalms. He’ll share the vision that informs his work as a songwriter and how he’s connected the dots between the Great Commission, emotional wholeness, and the challenge of the psalms. We’ll spend time singing and have a lively conversation.

Bridging Centuries And Continents: Ethiopian Art And The Art Of Laura James, Laura James

Symposium on Worship Archive

In her presentation, New York City-based artist Laura James will speak briefly about Ethiopia’s early religious history and Ethiopian Christian art. She will display images of various types of Ethiopian iconography as well as her own work. She will also discuss her background and introduction to Ethiopian art, and she’ll share about her work in The Book of the Gospels and other recent projects.

Improvisational Preaching, Jared E. Alcántara

Symposium on Worship Archive

This workshop teaches preachers how to adopt an improvisational approach to preaching. Drawing insights from theology, homiletics, and performance theory, participants will discuss how to internalize sermon manuscripts, how to balance conventional preparation with intuitive spontaneity, and how to read and respond to listeners during the live sermon. As a case study in improvisational preaching, participants will also listen to and learn from the preaching of Dr. Gardner C. Taylor, one of the leading African-American preachers of the twentieth century.

Children In Worshiping Community, Mimi L. Larson Phd

Symposium on Worship Archive

Have you ever asked yourself what we should do with children in worship? Join educator Mimi Larson as we explore how children make meaning of their worship experiences and discuss various ways we can engage children in worship with the aim of creating an intergenerational community of worshipers.

Festival Of Psalms, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Wendell Kimbrough

Symposium on Worship Archive

A festival service of Psalm settings lead by Wendell Kimbrough.

A Tale Of Two Rivers, Swee Hong Lim, Lester Ruth

Symposium on Worship Archive

Most histories of contemporary worship emphasize well-known stories like the conversion of hippies in southern California in the late 1960s or the rise of megachurches in the 1980s. While those events are important, there are whole other backstories behind the rise of band-based, technology-driven, hand-raising, extended-singing worship. This workshop will lay out a much fuller history than you’ve ever heard before (including a sampling of music through the years) and raise some pastoral questions for discussion.

Being A Worship Leader, Ruth Ann Schuringa

Symposium on Worship Archive

Being a worship leader is no small task. Finding words for segues, choosing Scripture, and writing prayers that will engage your congregations is important work. This workshop will be a conversation about the task of being a worship leader. Come to learn some tips and tools from others and to share your “best practices” too.

Presenting Scripture Well In Worship, Jeff Barker

Symposium on Worship Archive

Join this workshop to learn from an array of performed examples (live and recorded) that model effective communication of Scripture for both individual and group presentations.

The Formative Power Of How We Listen To Worship Music, Anna Nekola

Symposium on Worship Archive

How do you listen to worship music? What technology is involved? What sensory experiences are significant? How do you interpret and evaluate them—and then explain them to others? In every culture and century, listening practices shape singing practices. Together, they shape our “praying through singing” practices. Come to this workshop to explore with fresh eyes aspects of our ordinary engagement with music that we rarely pause to examine, and to explore what this could mean for faithful, vital worship ministry today.