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Lead Us Not Into Temptation: Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us

A conversation with Mark Charles and John D. Witvliet on the phrase "Lead Us Not Into Temptation" from the Lord's Prayer, as part of the series "Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us."

March 28, 2023 | 8 min video
Forgive Us Our Sins: Growing Into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us

A conversation with Mark Charles and John D. Witvliet on the phrase "Forgive Us Our Sins" from the Lord's Prayer, as part of the series "Growing into the Prayer Jesus Taught Us."

March 28, 2023 | 11 min video
Kizombo Kalumbula and Artie M. Lindsay Sr. on Work and 91ÁÔÆæÂ 

Valuing diversity in worship includes but goes beyond multiethnic considerations. It also means helping people of different ages, abilities, and vocations see themselves as living out their part to usher in God’s shalom. Two pastors offer practical insights for congregations interested in work and worship.

March 27, 2023 | 5 min read

Artie Lindsay on Working as One Church in the Neighborhood

Artie Lindsay is the teaching pastor at Tabernacle Community Church, a multiracial congregation in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this edited conversation, he talks about the joys and challenges of serving the Alger Heights neighborhood.

March 20, 2023 | 4 min read
Holy Week Resource Guide

This list of Holy Week resources—art, music, devotions, liturgies, books, and sermons—will help you plan worship for Holy Week, beginning with Palm Sunday and ending with Triduum, the three days that mark Jesus’ trial, death, and resurrection, from the evening of Maundy Thursday through Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter morning.

March 14, 2023 | 2 min read

How Hymnody Can Help Diversify Contemporary 91ÁÔÆæ

Contemporary-worship congregations are rediscovering hymns as treasuries of theological depth that express the full range of emotions and Scripture. Singing hymns together helps people connect across generations and cultures.

March 13, 2023 | 9 min read
Jonathan A. Powers on Teaching Hymns Appropriate to Context

If your congregation experiences hymn singing as dull and lifeless, then try Jonathan A. Powers’ advice on finding, introducing, and teaching hymns that will resonate with your worshiping community.

March 6, 2023 | 5 min read

Katie J. Graber on Singing with Cultural Appreciation, Not Appropriation

Some congregations worry that singing songs outside their own tradition might be inauthentic or offensive. Ethnomusicologist Katie J. Graber gives reasons for using worship songs from other cultures and eras—and how to do so with proper appreciation and attribution.

February 28, 2023 | 5 min read
La Bendición en el Antiguo Testamento

En el culto público, la bendición es un componente indispensable de la liturgía. Podemos decir que cada iglesia, independientemente de su tradición teológica y denominacional, ha hecho de la bendición parte del culto público, por lo general, al final del culto.

February 27, 2023 | 12 min read