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Surpassing Knowledge is a worship service on Philippians 3:1-11, presented at Calvin Symposium on 91���� 2011.

The Attitude of Christ is based on Philippians 2:1-11.

"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.

Hymn Fest: “Seasons of Praise,” presented at the Calvin Symposium on 91���� 2011

“What Lies Ahead: A Multi-Sensory Vespers Service” is based on Philippians 3:12-4:1

This service is based on Philippians 4:2-9.

This session reported on the process and resources from our worship series on Philippians.

In this workshop Deborah Haarsma gives a case study of Christian responses to the science of origins, including young earth creationism, intelligent design, and theistic evolution. Scott Hoezee discusses how the church can have a broader and more positive engagement with the scientific disciplines in sermons, worship, and the life of the church.

The journey to good preaching is as filled with twists and turns as a Rocky Mountain highway. Stan Mast is a veteran road warrior who shares hard-won insights into what it takes to become a good preacher. Special attention is paid to the sharp-tongued critics who can drive aspiring preachers off the road.

How should we think about the relationship between the local church and parachurch ministries, especially in regard to worship practices? These and other questions will be considered by a panel of scholars and parachurch leaders.