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Contextualized Songwriting In The Japanese Church, Katie Ann Mcwilliams
Contextualized Songwriting In The Japanese Church, Katie Ann Mcwilliams
Masters Theses
The Christian Church of Japan has very few songs written in their own language and style. Most songs are translated from English or another language. While Japan is a very westernized country, this is a problem because things can get lost in translation and these songs are not always representative of their musical style. Furthermore, they have a unique voice of worship that is currently missing from the global Church. My research project was intended to identify songwriters and encourage songwriting for the local church with the intention of expanding the Japanese voice in the global context and raising awareness …
Principles For Creating Original Content For The Worship Service, Ian Schumacher Black
Principles For Creating Original Content For The Worship Service, Ian Schumacher Black
Masters Theses
This paper offers observations and guidance for creating original content for the worship service. The project involved creating an Extended Play Recording for Eagle Church in Whitestown, IN. After an introduction to the project and its author, five principles for creating original content for the worship service are discussed. These include: Lyrics Before Melody and Creativity, Embrace the Context of the Local Church, Collaboration is Critical, Strive for Excellence as an Artist, and Worship in Spirit and Truth. Following a discussion of these principles, the conclusion offers reflections and future plans.
Unity In Diversity: How Music Helped Shape The Spiritual Identities Of Black And White Seventh-Day Adventists, 1840–1944, David A. Williams
Unity In Diversity: How Music Helped Shape The Spiritual Identities Of Black And White Seventh-Day Adventists, 1840–1944, David A. Williams
Faculty Publications
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The Role Of Leading Worship In The African Church, Emmanuel Olugbenga Adu
The Role Of Leading Worship In The African Church, Emmanuel Olugbenga Adu
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Despite the surge in worship leadership, some African evangelical churches have historically placed little emphasis on the role of leading worship. A review of worship on worship leadership in the African evangelical church reveals little information specifically useful for the training and mentoring of African congregational worship leaders. Therefore, this project researched and presents a primary argument for the practical training of worship leaders in the African evangelical congregation and brings attention to the lack of emphasis on worship leadership. Moreover, the thesis investigates the proposition not only for the role of worship leading in the African church to target …
Comforting The Grieving Through Worship, Thomas Wayne Doss
Comforting The Grieving Through Worship, Thomas Wayne Doss
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
One of the most challenging aspects of the human experience is dealing with the loss of a loved one. Although death marks the end of human life, it can affect the life of the ones closest to the deceased. Often, the griever is left in a sea of pain, which can produce doubts, isolation, and emotional conflict. Although the grieving believer may turn to the church for support in his/her time of grief, the church body may find itself unsure of how to respond best and support the needs of the bereaved. This qualitative historical study examines the literature pertaining …
The Ministry Of Ezra: A Biblical Model Of Intergenerational Worship, Matthew Ryan Nix
The Ministry Of Ezra: A Biblical Model Of Intergenerational Worship, Matthew Ryan Nix
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Despite many studies on intergenerational worship, there is little focus on a specific biblical character with the aim to edify the Church family as a whole in terms of intergenerational worship and how it impacts all generations and family types in the Church today. This study focuses on the ministry of Ezra and how he led others through a time of intergenerational worship and transition. Guided by examples from Ezra’s ministry, along with historical research, this study will seek to discover ways that Ezra taught worship across generational lines, lessons that the 21st-century church can glean from his ministry, and …
Living Under The God Of Grace, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Peter Jonker, Jason Max Ferdinand, The Aeolians
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.
Behind The Iron Curtain: The Impact Of Persecution On Evangelical Worship, Christy Gabrielle Solomon
Behind The Iron Curtain: The Impact Of Persecution On Evangelical Worship, Christy Gabrielle Solomon
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
Despite detailed accounts of religious persecution faced by evangelicals behind the Iron Curtain, many narratives are incomplete, and therefore, the understanding of the extent persecution impacted the worship of believers is limited. With more Christians today being persecuted for their faith than ever before, it is important for believers in America to understand what happens in the lives of their Christian brothers and sisters when they face persecution. By comparing the religious practices of these evangelicals before, during, and after the lifting of the Iron Curtain, the differences in corporate and individual worship as a result of persecution become evident. …
Living In Light And Justice, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Jonathan Hehn Osl, Choral Scholars, Kate Williams
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Living As Chosen People, Calvin Institute Of Christian Worship, Karen Campbell
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence In Neglected Neighborhoods, Jonathan Brooks
Church Forsaken: Practicing Presence In Neglected Neighborhoods, Jonathan Brooks
Symposium on Worship Archive
In this workshop, we will challenge local churches to rediscover that loving our neighbors means loving our neighborhoods. Unpacking the themes of Jeremiah 29, we will see how Christians can be fully present in local communities, building homes and planting gardens for the common good. We will also discuss how community stakeholders and civic leaders can rediscover that churches are viable partners in community transformation in ways they may never have considered.
Desarrollando Jóvenes Líderes: Cuatro Claves Para La Innovación, Elizabeth Tamez Phd
Desarrollando Jóvenes Líderes: Cuatro Claves Para La Innovación, Elizabeth Tamez Phd
Symposium on Worship Archive
Nos une el deseo de ver a nuestros jóvenes ser parte integral y desarrollar su liderazgo en la iglesia, la pregunta es, ¿cómo? Partiendo del trabajo, las experiencias y la investigación de siete líderes latinos cuyas congregaciones y grupos paraeclesiásticos son incubadoras de liderazgo para los jóvenes en sus comunidades, en esta sesión exploraremos conceptos prácticos para expandir nuestra imaginación y conocimiento, con el fi n de fomentar la innovación en la iglesia que conlleve a desarrollar el potencial de liderazgo entre la juventud.
From Longing To Belonging: Connecting Through The Language Of Worship With Persons Experiencing Dementia, Barbara J. Newman
From Longing To Belonging: Connecting Through The Language Of Worship With Persons Experiencing Dementia, Barbara J. Newman
Symposium on Worship Archive
Looking for continued connection points with congregational members experiencing dementia? This session will equip and inspire you with practical tools for visiting and learning together. The language of worship serves as the springboard into continued relationship and a meaningful time together.
Worship God With The Dance! The Deep Connections Between Worship And Dance, Kathleen S. Turner
Worship God With The Dance! The Deep Connections Between Worship And Dance, Kathleen S. Turner
Symposium on Worship Archive
The guiding question for this workshop is: What is the relationship between liturgy and liturgical dance, and how does such a relationship enhance church worship? This workshop will explore the ways in which Scripture, liturgy, and sacred song create avenues for expression and interpretation by and through liturgical dance movement. These avenues of movement expression and interpretation help to bring clarity and comprehension to both liturgy and one’s knowledge of the Most High God. It will pay particular attention to the use of the body as an expressive instrument that embodies and displays reflective thought and honest emotion as expressed …