Robert Nordling on Orchestras as Models of Christian Formation
In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he explains how orchestras can help Christians grow together in faith.
Hospitality as a Central Christian Practice
Hospitality is a way of life, and when we offer hospitality, especially to folks who are usually overlooked or undervalued by the larger society, we make a strong statement about who is valuable and good to be with.
The Church: Passionate for Justice and Compassion
Sixth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church’s Unity: A Healthy Witness
Fourth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church: A Peacemaker
Fifth worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church’s Unity: Both Gift and Obligation
Third worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church: Willing to Suffer
Seventh worship service in a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
The Church: A World-Wide Family
Second worship service in a collection of building blocks for a series of worship services based on key themes from the Belhar Confession
Ben Dykhouse on Being Uncomfortable in Multicultural Chapel Worship
Ben Dykhouse talks about unexpected outcomes and being stretched by experiencing new ways to sing and worship in chapel.
Ben Dykhouse on a New Way of Praying
Ben Dykhouse explains why God cares about multicultural worship, and he describes a new prayer model that students learned from C. J. Kingdom-Grier, who gave a one-day workshop.
How Churches Meet Their Neighbors
Here is the uncomfortable truth about becoming a congregation that loves your neighbors as you love yourselves: You have to go out and meet them.
Becoming Churches that Love Our Neighbors as Ourselves
Representing the love of God to neighbors works best in congregations that have a clear vision reflected in worship and prayer.
