Technology

Congregations and Persons with Dementia: A Story and Ideas to Try

TOGETHER is a new Bible study curriculum designed to include, appeal to, and challenge adults of varying abilities. The new curriculum is building community in ways that enrich worship in congregations and congregation members with dementia.

December 8, 2017
Barbara J. Newman on Adult Inclusive Small Group Bible Studies

TOGETHER is a new Bible study curriculum designed to include, appeal to, and challenge adults of varying abilities. It aims to build community in ways that may enrich congregational worship.

September 29, 2017

Visuals for Worship

We are pleased to present 27 visual symbols that can be placed on the cover of service bulletins, within the written liturgy, or on a large screen display.

March 30, 2017 | 11 min read
Betsy Steele Halstead on Hospitable Projection in Worship

Maybe you are in charge of visuals at your church and you knock yourself out looking for cool images. But you would be better off thinking about how your chosen images assure worshipers that God welcomes them.

April 15, 2016
How Loud Is Too Loud?

Volume in worship can be a touchy subject, one full of tensions. However, by looking at it through the lens of Universal Design and applying this principle to volume, we can see the many tensions in play and work together to glorify the Lord and lead God's people in song.

March 21, 2016

Welcoming the Arts in Worship

Worship Renewal Grant recipients described how engaging people of all ages and cultures in leading worship through dance, music, video, and visual art is bringing renewal in worship.

February 22, 2013
Welcoming the Arts in Worship

Worship Renewal Grant recipients described how engaging people of all ages and cultures in leading worship through dance, music, video, and visual art is bringing renewal in worship.

February 22, 2013
Making Worship Videos: Learning with and from Film Makers

Filmmakers seldom feel welcome where their product, process, and heroes are misunderstood, or worse - condemned from the pulpit. Discuss how church leaders can channel these influential artists to contribute videos of beauty and spiritual significance.

February 19, 2013 | 66 min video

Convergence and Consumption: The Digital Age and a New Ecology of Worship

This presentation explores the major historical shifts in technology and their dramatic impact on worship in the church.

February 19, 2013 | 57 min video
Making Worship Videos: Learning with and from Film Makers

Filmmakers seldom feel welcome where their product, process, and heroes are misunderstood, or worse - condemned from the pulpit. Discuss how church leaders can channel these influential artists to contribute videos of beauty and spiritual significance.

February 19, 2013 | 66 min video
Convergence and Consumption: The Digital Age and a New Ecology of Worship

This presentation explores the major historical shifts in technology and their dramatic impact on worship in the church.

February 19, 2013 | 57 min video