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Beyond the worship wars; creative ideas for renewing church services
In moving traditional churches to embrace new forms of worship, experts say start small and be sure to communicate.
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The Changing Nature of Worship
A church in Illinois streams video of a sermon from the home church miles away and displays it on a large screen. A church in California offers half a dozen “video cafes,” each featuring different types of worship music to correspond to the different tastes of its participants. These are just a few of the changes taking place as U.S. congregations grapple with new technologies and contemporary idioms in worship.
More >Tradition puts spotlight on gift of music
Appreciation for music’s vital role in ministry is the impetus behind Choir Anniversary, a tradition in many black churches. The African American Lectionary provides resources for congregations planning the celebration.
More >Contemporary worship a boon to churches
With its emphasis on an expressive spirituality, contemporary worship may be one of the most promising avenues for congregational growth.
More >Sizing up the competition
When it comes to church size, bigger is not always better.
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Raising Children in the Faith::Why do young adults drop out of church life when they graduate from high school? In this... More > |
The African American Lectionary: Multimedia resources::This Web page archives and provides easy access to multimedia resources provided by African... More > |
African American Sermon Illustrations::This resource contains an extensive selection of sermon illustrations provided by prominent... More > |
Teaching Worship::This web page is devoted to a collection of resources that can be used by congregations,... More > |
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Center for Congregations Developing Congregational Generosity
Tue, Sep 15, 2009A long-term learning program for southwest Indiana congregations to improve their capacity to talk about money in faithful ways. Wendy McCormick Email: wmccormick@centerforcongregations.org ... More >
National Clergy Renewal Grant Program Announced
Sat, Mar 13, 2010Lilly Endowment, an Indianapolis-based, private philanthropic foundation, seeks to strengthen Christian congregations by providing an opportunity for pastors to step ... More >
New Release - Global Songs For Worship CD
Sun, Mar 14, 2010Singing one another's songs is a powerful way for the international church family to express its unity in Christ. This ... More >
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Stepping up to Staffing and Supervision
This seminar is for the pastoral leader who is stepping up into a supervisory role for the first time. Participants ... More >
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