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Posted on May 28, 2013, 11:08 am | 1 comment
Worship planning assumes that a calendar is used. The assumption in worship planning is that we anticipate future worship. However, every week is not the same. We do not plan with 52 generic weeks of worship devoid of any special significance. Worship planning goes easier and with more satisfaction when a calendar with a pattern or rhythm is in view. Read more »
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Posted on May 7, 2013, 11:07 am | 1 comment
Technology has a keen way of "updating" our life. A new and better program, an updated version of an old application, or a new device has come into the marketplace and has found a use in the world of worship.
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Posted on April 9, 2013, 10:55 am
Every week as worship planners, we look for the perfect songs, prayers, litanies, artwork, etc, that match or enhance the scripture text or sermon theme. But is that always necessary? Do we work too hard at being thematic?
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Posted on March 14, 2013, 7:55 am | 10 comments
There is, in a church we've been attending, a fairly significant chunk of history in the pew, two versions of the denomination's Psalter Hymnal. Still, yesterday, when we sang "The Old Rugged Cross," a hymn that must rank among the most popular of the 20th century, the pastor had to import it into the bulletin because neither Psalter had it. Weird, I thought. I wonder why not?
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Posted on March 5, 2013, 10:47 am | 3 comments
Lately in our congregation, there have been many conversations about how we should respond to our members and guests who have a disability, both physical and mental.
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Posted on February 25, 2013, 8:45 am
Even though more than half of us are visual learners, much of our worship is still word-based. What will it take for you and your visual arts team to change that? Money? Time? Someone's approval? A little encouragement? We've got a webinar and book that will help you with at least one of these...
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Posted on January 29, 2013, 10:36 am
What are some of your thoughts if you attended this year's Worship Symposium?
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Posted on January 8, 2013, 10:35 am
Taking time is easier said than done. Especially in the weekly life of worship, ministry, and leadership.
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Posted on December 18, 2012, 11:01 am
We in the United States are preparing and celebrating the season in the midst of fear, sorrow, and despair for our nation and our culture. Many are familiar with the Carol “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day” it has a “ring” to it that invokes the spirit of the season. When we read the poem itself without the music, it lends us to believe that the author has a difficult time at this particular time of the year.
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Posted on December 4, 2012, 11:08 am
This season is like no other. The rush and hurry of preparing Advent and Chrsitmas services seems to go faster and faster. I seem to make the commitment of "starting earlier" next year in prepraring, but other things seem to get in the way.
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Posted on November 6, 2012, 10:36 am | 2 comments
Perhaps it's time to expand our definition of hymnal, beyond the traditional thoughts. How about a hymnal on an ipad, on a computer, projected onto a screen in church, and yes, even a book I can hold in my hands, place on my piano at home, or write in as I read the texts for devotions?
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Posted on October 16, 2012, 11:02 am | 1 comment
Usually, a utility man is a player who does not get much attention as they are not great players who pile up gaudy stats. Indeed the phrase “jack-of-all trades, master of none” could be used. However, a utility man's value comes in their ability to fill in wherever needed.
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Posted on October 2, 2012, 11:03 am
Sometimes worship leaders get caught up in worship so much that we don’t look around us to see what else is going on in the life of the congregation. I’ve done that. I’ve had the attitude that worship is about God (which it is) but nothing else should interfere with that particular thing. There are other ministries in the life of the congregation that we need to emphasize or recognize in worship.
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Posted on September 18, 2012, 11:24 am
Creating art is one of those areas in worship that has a tension of either being very good or not so good. And just like music, everyone has an opinion of what is good art. Artists of all kinds like to display everything they have and think it is necessary and great. On the other hand, the viewer (audience, congregation) might think differently. But the idea is that all is to the Glory of God (Soli Deo Gloria).
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Posted on September 4, 2012, 11:12 am
We live in North America. Therefore, our worship should only include the culture of North America, right?
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Posted on August 28, 2012, 11:06 am | 6 comments
Is the Lord's Supper a Joyful sacrament or a celebration of solemn reflection? Do we celebrate with Silver trays, or Common loaf and cup? Can we celebrate the Lord's Supper differently each time?
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