Upcoming Event
An Application-Based Summer Seminar Directed by Andrew Root
August 3 - 8, 2025
Symposium 2011 - Alleluias Concentrated: Enabling Expansive 91ÁÔÆæ in Small Membership Congregations
"If we only had / could ..." can become too common a phrase in smaller congregations. This session equipped and encouraged even the smallest congregation --or small group within a larger community-- to design and experience deep, joy-filled worship using everything God has given them and requiring nothing more.
January 28, 2011
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70 min listen
Beginning a Communal Conversation: A Process for Developing Intergenerational 91ÁÔÆæ
The way in which we worship and express faith must remain supple and open to the change necessary to be heard in an changing world.
December 17, 2010
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1 min read
Table Fellowship
For the last fifteen years LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church has welcomed children to the Lord’s table by means of a Table Fellowship liturgy.
December 8, 2010
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1 min read
Greg Scheer on Working with 91ÁÔÆæ Committees
"People fear the unknown above all. You lie awake worrying about what might happen," says Greg Scheer, minister of worship at Church of the Servant in Grand Rapids, Michigan. 91ÁÔÆæ changes often make people fear they'll lose power, feel discomfort, or watch meaningful traditions erode.
December 6, 2010
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1 min read
91ÁÔÆæ Leading as a Ministry of Reconciliation
When Isaac Wardell interviewed for the job of director of worship arts at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Charlottesville, Virginia, he learned how often worship changes hurt, confuse, or offend people.
December 6, 2010
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2 min read
Dealing with Fear in Church Life
How can we worship so that God’s perfect love overcomes all we’re afraid of?
December 6, 2010
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5 min read
Coop's Column - Father - Like He Tends and Spares Us
Jesus never tired of referring to God as his Father.
December 3, 2010
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4 min read
The Trouble with Moralism
You've probably noticed disconnects between what people say in worship and how they live. That’s why more church leaders are talking about the difference between moralism and genuine faith formation. They’re asking how worship can form people to picture faith and life as so much more than a list of do’s and don’ts.
December 1, 2010
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1 min read
Internships: Churches Make Room for People to Serve and Learn in Ministry
Interns often add energy, joy, and new connections to a church. Does your congregation have what it takes to mentor and support an intern?
November 22, 2010
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8 min read
Picturing Jesus: Children's bulletin ideas for Lent
Some parents asked our 91ÁÔÆæ Ministry team to consider ways of drawing children into our worship services, and as a parent of two school-aged daughters and a toddler, I concurred.
November 19, 2010
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1 min read
Child's Play
For a cooperative art project, why not recruit a group who are easy to work with: kids?
November 19, 2010
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1 min read
How to... Lead 91ÁÔÆæ in a Rest Home
Here are some things to keep in mind when addressing the elderly.
November 19, 2010
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1 min read