Church History as an Indispensable Source of Wisdom for Contemporary Ministry
a plenary address at the Calvin Symposium on 91ÁÔÆæ
Lecciones del culto antiguo para la iglesia de hoy
Los descubrimientos del siglo pasado sobre el culto en la iglesia antigua muestran claramente que tanto el culto católico como el protestante habÃan perdido algunos elementos fundamentales que era necesario recuperar.
Ancient Wisdom for Preachers
In this workshop, Augustine and John Chrysostom are our primary guides as we reflect on the joys and challenges of proclaiming the Gospel.
Leading 91ÁÔÆæ in a Post-Christian, Low-Biblical Literacy Age
Practical Lessons from Church History about the Catechetical Dimensions of 91ÁÔÆæ.
Singing The Creeds
Together we will discuss the Apostles’ Creed and the Nicene Creed and examine a few musical versions of each.
91ÁÔÆæ in Calvin’s Geneva: Challenges and Opportunities Then and Now
Based on her forthcoming edited volume of primary sources on worship in Calvin’s Geneva, Karin Maag outlines what happened in Geneva as the city moved from Catholicism to Protestantism.
Jerry Sittser on Growing through Adversity and Spiritual Practices
You probably gather for worship with both lifelong worshipers and those new to the Bible. Jerry Sittser mines the history of Christian spirituality for nuggets that give life to all levels of worshipers.
Catherine Gunsalus González on Ancient Resources for Today’s 91ÁÔÆæ
As in the second century, people come to churches today not knowing much about Christianity. Discoveries about early church worship can help Protestants and Catholics disciple newcomers.
Images and Themes in John Calvin's Theology of Liturgy
John Calvin wrote much about the value, purpose, and nature of Christian liturgy.
Dale Cudjoe, Andy Park and Cindy Rethmeier on Deepening 91ÁÔÆæ Conversations
You might picture COCHUSA and Vineyard congregations as too different to find common ground. But Cudjoe, Park, and Rethmeier found productive ways to discuss worship together.
How to Use Church at 91ÁÔÆæ Books
These case studies of worship in other times and places work well in personal devotions, small groups and classrooms.
How to Discuss Church 91ÁÔÆæ Calmly and Productively
These case studies of worship in other times and places will give your congregation the freedom and framework to deepen your discussion of worship.