Language Arts

Visualizing 91ÁÔÆæ: Sparking conversations about worship and life

Two ideas borrowed from visual sociology researchers—photo elicitation and photovoice—are helping Christians and congregations picture their lived experiences with God.

June 6, 2014 | 6 min read

How to Use Photos to Spark 91ÁÔÆæ Conversations

Whether you want to go simple or elaborate with these photo ideas, you can follow three steps to get people talking about worship and faithful living.

June 6, 2014 | 6 min read
Roman Williams on Peeling Back Layers of Meaning in Church Life

Roman Williams is a former pastor and church planter who now teaches sociology at Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He specializes in using visual methods to research the sociology of religion.

June 5, 2014 | 4 min read
David Bailey on How Story Unifies 91ÁÔÆæers

Musician David M. Bailey is the music director at East End Fellowship, a multicultural Presbyterian congregation in the Church Hill neighborhood of Richmond, Virginia.

November 11, 2013 | 4 min read