Ten Ways to be More Inclusive and Welcoming in 91ÁÔÆæ and Church Life
Here are helpful suggestions for congregations who strive to include people across the full spectrum of abilities in their small group settings and beyond.
Faith Formation and 91ÁÔÆæ: A 91ÁÔÆæ Historian's View from the "End of the World"
91ÁÔÆæ is a formative practice: through active engagement in liturgy, Christians are formed in a particular understanding of God, of others, and of themselves, and of what it means to live a Christian life in this world.
Medieval Spirituality and Liturgy as a Source for Contemporary 91ÁÔÆæ
An annotated research guide from the field of history, exploring the relevance of medieval spirituality and liturgy for current worship practices.
91ÁÔÆæ Songs about Care for Creation
Caring about God’s good creation includes lamenting whatever harms it and joining God’s mission to make all things new. Songs from around the world explore these ideas.
91ÁÔÆæ Resources for Creation Care
We confess that God created heaven and earth and everything in it. We sing that this is our Father’s world. Yet, billions of people suffer in places where so much is no longer bright and beautiful. This worship resource guide will help your community plan services that honor our Creator, who invites us to join in caring for the whole creation.
Christian 91ÁÔÆæ in North America and Asia
Ecumenical, post-colonial perspectives on varieties of contemporary songs
When the Music Fades: The Overlooked Facets of Contemporary 91ÁÔÆæ's Historical Development
A conversation between Lester Ruth and John Witvliet about contemporary worship, trinitarian lyrics, and the dynamics of church renewal.
Conversation with singer-songwriter Sandra McCracken
This is a conversation with artist Sandra McCracken and John Witvliet.
91ÁÔÆæ Resources for the 500th Anniversary of the Protestant Reformation
Martin Luther posted his ninety-five theses on the door of the Wittenberg Castle Church on October 31, 1517. This worship resource guide will help your community plan services of grace and truth as you commemorate the five hundredth anniversary of the Protestant Reformation or plan worship for a Reformation Sunday.
Prophetic Lament in 91ÁÔÆæ: Gabriel Salguero
Gabriel Salguero argues that the act of worship on Sunday must be tied to and result in the act of justice outside of Sunday.
Marcelo Villanueva on Authentic 91ÁÔÆæ in Argentina
More people are training to lead music and worship in Protestant churches in Argentina. As in churches elsewhere, they must balance using popular songs from other cultures with creating music that helps worshipers live out their faith in the real world.
The Need for Lament: Soong-Chan Rah
Soong-Chan Rah argues that the deeply rooted triumphalism and exceptionalism in the American society are causing the absence of lament in the American churches.