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Vertical Habits is a name given to the process of connecting words used in our relationship with people with words used to express these emotions to God. The biblical Psalms are the foundational mentor and guide in this vocabulary and grammar for worship.
The last few minutes of corporate worship are critical because they frame the entire purpose of worship and its connection to our lives in the world.
Pastors of three Hispanic churches will share what they learned from experiences implementing congregational projects related to the development of new understandings and practices of worship and preaching.
In today’s diverse and interconnected world, understanding and addressing trauma through a culturally responsive lens is essential for creating inclusive and healing worship experiences.
This workshop will examine why corporate gathering and worship as the church require us to address potentially polarizing issues.
What is creativity, and why do we still need to talk about it? Join Sandra McCracken in a conversation on faith, imagination, and creativity.
In a world generically “spiritual,” how does a preacher tend to the highest calling of the pastoral life: the tending of souls?
At the intersection of theology and anthropology, this session will investigate the impact of the language Christians use for God.
Explore the sometimes overlooked but vital roles women play in the parables of Jesus.
Suicide is a deeply personal and all-too-present reality in Christian congregations.
Baptism is often contentious. It breeds arguments and division, splitting congregations and families.
In popular culture, the ancient Council of Nicaea is sometimes seen as a conspiracy to consolidate power. Some Baptist, evangelical, and nondenominational churches are resistant to creeds, and Christians who recite the Nicene Creed weekly or at least regularly in Catholic, Orthodox, and many Protestant traditions don’t appreciate the depth of the theology in what they are saying. Still, many theologians and historians hope that celebrating the 1,700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed in 2025 can unify global Christians.
