Upcoming Event
A Reformation Sunday worship service commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Accra Confession
October 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
Preaching in a Visual Age Workshop
Many preachers and Christians wonder: What place does “preaching” have in our image-shaped world? How do we bring the gospel word to people inundated by images?
February 20, 2013
The Art of Communication in Worship
From the worship leader to the projection screen, everything in the worship environment communicates something . . . .Good or bad.
February 20, 2013
Reading Scripture Well: A Workshop
Suggestions for reading scripture well in worship
July 3, 2012
Psalm 22:1-11, 22-29: A choral reading
This is a drama script based on Psalm 22. It is adapted for 2 groups each of 6 speakers.
July 3, 2012
Matthew 6:25-34, A Choral Reading for 3-6 readers
This is a drama script based on Matthew 6:25-34 from the NRSV.
July 3, 2012
Psalm 103: A Choral Reading for 8 adults and 1 child
This is a drama script for 8 adults and 1 child based on Psalm 103 from NRSV.
July 3, 2012
Luke 15:11-32: A Choral Reading for 4 adults or youth
This is a drama script adapted for 4 speakers. It is based on Luke 15:11-32 from the NRSV.
July 3, 2012
Psalm 104: A Choral Reading for 10
This is a drama script for 10 speakers based on Psalm 104 from the NRSV.
July 3, 2012
Writing Content for Congregations
The written communication of your congregation has great potential to bless members, newcomers, and the community. Your congregation has unique stories of the love and care of God. It is worth your while to evaluate and tweak current church content and write new materials. Doing so will help people grow together in becoming more like Christ.
May 2, 2012
Ten Tips for Reading Scripture in Public Worship
An article offering practical tips and exercises for public reading of Scripture.
February 14, 2012
David Van Biema on Why the Psalms Matter
David Van Biema left his job as chief religion writer at TIME Magazine to work on a forthcoming book about the Psalms for Simon & Schuster. He gave this interview while visiting Calvin College in September 2011.
November 4, 2011
A Little Give and Take: How Words Shape Our Worship Worlds
How we describe realities matter, and, the words and images we use matter much. Our language not only describes a given reality, but in some ways, also designs it.
March 10, 2011