Drumming in Intergenerational Worship
This article explores drumming as it relates to multicultural worship, special needs members, gender equality, and socio-economic equality.
Choir and Organ: Their Place in Reformed Liturgy
An article evaluating the place of both choir and organ within the "sequence of actions" in Reformed worship.
Piano Arrangements for Congregational Singing
Arrangements of popular hymns that are intended to be easy for church singing. These pieces are aimed to be very achievable for the average church pianist.
Contemporary Worship Music Matures
Theologically serious song writers are acknowledging Father, Son, and Holy Spirit in contemporary songs that unite head and heart. A feature story exploring how contemporary music is maturing theologically.
A Potpourri of Tips on Writing and Choosing Songs for Worship
Can the world still use new worship songs? Yes. Does their worth depend on how much they sound like other songs or how many people hear and sing them? No.
Song Written in Response to a Hurricane
This song, "God of Nature, at whose Voice the Waves and Winds Must Now Obey," was written in response to Hurricane Katrina, however, it is a fitting response to any times of natural disaster.
Songs of Comfort and Trust in Times of Tragedy
A list of songs to consider for worship services in times of hardship and tragedy. These songs range from prayers and pleas for help to cries of pain and lament.
Making Music to the Lord: Commissioning of Worship/Music Ministry Staff - Psalm 27
This service plan focuses on the importance of the music ministry in the life of the church and the proper commissioning of those who serve in these ministries.
Lessons and Carols
An index of service outlines from past Lessons and Carols services, performed by Calvin University ensembles.
From the Heart to the Heavens
A hymn festival service plan with tips and citations for finding and producing each song.
Songs of Comfort and Trust in Times of Natural Disasters
A list of songs of comfort and trust to be sung in times of natural disaster.
Jesus Calls Us... - Matthew 14
Jesus' call to discipleship in Matthew 16:24 forms the heart and structure of this sample worship service plan.
