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Creative arts in worship
Worship & Prayer

The Art Effect

Discover how The Crossing Church in Las Vegas used spoken word, painting, dance, video, and music during its seven-week Art Effect initiative to inspire creative worship rooted in…

Jennifer Johnson · December 12, 2015
Arts in Christian worship
Worship & Prayer

Beyond Information

Tom Lawson explores the arts in Christian worship, examining Reformation history, biblical foundations, and the power of artistic expression to move believers beyond information toward spiritual formation.

Tom Lawson · December 11, 2015
Art in Christian worship
Worship & Prayer

Art in the Worship of the Church

Paul M. Blowers traces the history of art in Christian worship, exploring early liturgy, sacred music, religious icons, and the Protestant Reformation while encouraging churches to engage the…

Paul M. Blowers · December 10, 2015
Heart of worship
Worship & Prayer

The Greatest Impact

Mark A. Taylor explores why the heart of worship matters more than musical styles, artistic expression, or tradition, emphasizing the spiritual formation and dependence on God that shape…

Mark A. Taylor · December 8, 2015
Story-centered worship planning
Worship & Prayer

Storytellers: Worship Beyond Music

Laura Dingman explains how The Creek shifted from sermon-centered to story-centered worship planning, using a five-word gospel framework and creative practices that engage congregations through Scripture, testimony, prayer,…

Laura Dingman · December 7, 2015
Worship as spiritual formation
Worship & Prayer

An Interview with Randy Gill

Worship minister Randy Gill discusses worship as spiritual formation, the importance of lament, creative expression, and the challenges of planning a cappella and instrumental services that shape congregations…

Jennifer Johnson · December 6, 2015
using the Psalms in worship
Worship & Prayer

The Church’s Original Hymnbook

Are churches overlooking the Bible's original hymnbook? Jim Tune explores the raw honesty of the Psalms and why recovering them in congregational worship can deepen prayer, praise, and…

Jim Tune · March 18, 2015
creative Easter worship experiences
Worship & Prayer

Ideas for Easter or Anytime

Why do churches make more of Christmas than Easter? Mark A. Taylor explores creative Easter worship experiences that deepen believers' connections with God through participation, reflection, and more…

Mark A. Taylor · March 10, 2015
Lent worship service ideas
Worship & Prayer

A New Ancient Rhythm

Jason Yeatts shares how The Creek introduced six Wednesday Lent services, using Scripture, worship, confession, and interactive responses to help congregants prepare for Easter and experience a different…

Jason Yeatts · March 9, 2015
preparing your church for Easter
Worship & Prayer

Building Easter Expectation with Our Church

Ethan Magness shares four meaningful ways Mountain Christian Church prepares for Easter through Ash Wednesday, Lent, Palm/Passion Sunday, and Holy Week services that encourage confession, reflection, Communion, and…

Ethan Magness · March 7, 2015
creative Good Friday worship services
Worship & Prayer

Getting Ready for Easter: Northside Christian Church, Yorktown, VA

Shawn Cartwright shares two creative Good Friday worship services: Song Stories Victory, a music-centered experience, and The Upper Room, an interactive Communion service incorporating Scripture, songs, and elements…

Shawn Cartwright · March 6, 2015
creative Easter worship ideas
Worship & Prayer

Getting Ready for Easter: First Christian Church, Albuquerque, NM

Discover how First Christian Church transformed a handmade wooden table into a throne, a pile of broken pieces, and a cross before returning it to a table for…

Tim Neuenschwander · March 5, 2015
Holy Week worship ideas
Worship & Prayer

Getting Ready for Easter: Plainfield (IN) Christian Church

Explore Holy Week worship ideas from Todd Dillon, including Tenebrae services, candlelight, Scripture, music, and an interactive meal of remembrance that helps participants reflect on Jesus' final week.

Todd Dillon · March 5, 2015
Westminster Abbey worship
Worship & Prayer

Westminster High

A reluctant visit to Westminster Abbey becomes an unexpected lesson in worship. Daniel Schantz discovers how beauty, Scripture, congregational participation, and historic traditions can deepen the experience of…

Daniel Schantz · April 23, 2014
active worship
Worship & Prayer

Worship Is a Verb!

Worship is more than a Sunday service. Teresa Metzger explores how everyday living, prayer, singing, giving, and Communion become meaningful acts of worship when believers actively offer their…

Teresa Metzger · April 13, 2014
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