Articles for tag: Multisensory Worship

March 10, 2015

By Mark A. Taylor At our annual contributing editor January retreat, someone asked, “Why do churches always make such a big thing of Christmas?” She was reflecting on the fact that Christian Standard almost always puts “Christmas” on a December cover, but sometimes we hardly mention Easter at all. Maybe we”re giving in to the culture on this. For many people, Christmas preparations begin in the summer, and we see Christmas everywhere by the end of October. Christmas concerts, Christmas parties, Christmas gift-buying””they fill the month of December. Indeed, sometimes by Christmas Day, we”re too tired to celebrate. Churches follow

September 14, 2008

Christian Standard

Worship Worship & Prayer

Honoring God in Weekly Worship

By Shockley Flick When I transitioned from teaching college to serving in church ministry, I asked a fellow music minister who had traveled that path before me what I should expect. He said, “Well, it will seem like Sunday comes every three days.” Most of us who plan worship services would agree. The demand of weekly planning is a taskmaster that never lets up. And with everyone a “worship expert” these days (that”s someone who wants you to plan services meaningful to him), it”s sometimes hard to know when you”ve put together a God-honoring, church-edifying service. The framework for my

January 21, 2007

Jennifer Taylor

Worship & Prayer Worship

Two Examples of Emerging Worship

Dan Kimball says “emerging worship” is more than new styles—it reflects deeper questions about the church itself. See how two congregations are reshaping weekend gatherings around participation, dialogue, and community.

October 1, 2006

Linda Sappington

Organizations & Events Conferences & Gatherings

Worship: Beyond the Music

For 24 years, volunteer choir director Gary Craig has returned to the National Church Music Conference for music resources, practical training, and lasting relationships. Workshops and worship sessions send attendees home renewed, equipped, and focused on serving Christ.