Upcoming Event
A Reformation Sunday worship service commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Accra Confession
October 27, 2024, 5:00 PM
Larry Visser on Planning a Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnfest
Larry Visser is minister of music and chancel organist at LaGrave Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In this edited conversation, he discusses the hymn festival that LaGrave hosted on February 10, 2013.
March 11, 2013
Darrell Harris on the Christian Music Industry
Interview with Darrell Harris discussing how his experiences of being in the music industry and training worship leaders has shaped each other and a look at the future of the contemporary music industry.
February 26, 2013
Jim and Kim Thomas on
Jim and Kim Thomas talk on how their professional musical experiences have shaped how they lead worship and how contemporary music has shaped the church.
February 26, 2013
Ginny Owens on
An interview with Ginny Owens on her own personal journey and the importance of contemporary music and how it can impact worship.
February 26, 2013
John Thompson on the Christian music industry
John Thompson, director of creative and copyright development at EMI CMG Publishing, describes how publishers help songwriters get their songs out to churches and how they help churches to find out about new songs for worship.
February 22, 2013
Brad O’Donnell on the changes in the music industry over the last fifteen years
Brad O’Donnell discusses the changes in the music industry over the last fifteen years. The advent of Napster, YouTube, iTunes and similar outlets has brought about huge shifts in how music is marketed and sold. And worship music has become the most popular and profitable subgenre of the Christian music industry.
February 22, 2013
The Shape of Discipleship in the Contemporary Worship Movement
This seminar explored the fascinating story of how the Contemporary Worship Movement has reshaped worship practices, with particular attention on the theme of discipleship.
February 18, 2013
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.
February 14, 2013
Robert Nordling on Humility and Christian Leadership
In December 2012, Robert Nordling gave an extended interview. In this edited excerpt, he talks about humility as a key to Christian leadership and formation during college.
February 14, 2013
Singing the True Story of the Whole World
Knowing how the Bible hangs together helps Christians join God in the drama of redemption. The new Lift Up Your Hearts hymnal helps worshipers sing the biblical meta-narrative.
January 7, 2013
How to Use the Lift Up Your Hearts Hymnal
Pastors, teachers, and church musicians share tips.
January 7, 2013
Hymn Festivals
The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is providing support to worshiping communities across North America to host Hymnfests. The purpose of this program is to promote learning about what it means to sing the whole of God’s story.
January 4, 2013