"We Are Not Forsaken": a Funeral Sermon
The following is a sermon given at a funeral for a 19-year-old who took his own life (see blog post).
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The following is a sermon given at a funeral for a 19-year-old who took his own life (see blog post).
Churches are constantly navigating the copyright maze when they use music, other print resources, and videos. Each medium has slightly different laws regulating it. Here is some information to help you.
This webinar will provide important information for worship leaders, committees, pastors, and musicians regarding copyrights, specifically related to worship.
Some ways to provide space and place for people to belong are small groups, triads, care groups, shepherding groups, mentors, circles, and Sunday school.
This page lists many resources to help us think about being more inclusive of all ages in our worship.
The many resources on this page will help your congregation think about worship that is inclusive of all abilities.
These resources will help your church plan and engage in worship that includes all races.
Looking for worship resources related to refugees and immigration? Here are some good places to start.
We cannot worship in truth if we do not also live just lives. The Office of Social Justice, World Renew and Reformed Worship offer several different kinds of resources on various justice related topics.
The Reformed Worship Journal has published several theme issues on Weddings. You will find a variety of helpful resources in the articles below.
Find guidlines and FAQs regarding reprinting or projecting music for worship.
This three-minute video introduces viewers to the ministry of Christian Reformed Disability Concerns.
Here is a prayer I will be using for Friendship Sunday. Please use and share if you'd like!
This sermon on Isaiah 58 is part of a series based on the book Live Just.ly
On the Reformation website you’ll find worship resources, educational resources (articles, study guides, videos) and a calendar of events to help you understand and commemorate this important anniversary.
This is the third sermon of a six message series written by Pastor Jack Van de Hoef based on the book Live Just.ly by World Renew and Micah Challenge.
This is the fourth sermon of a six message series written by Pastor Jack Van de Hoef based on the book Live Just.ly by World Renew and Micah Challenge.
The free online webinar Worship in a Diverse World with Sandra Van Opstal is now available for you to watch and learn from!
April 23 is Refugee Sunday in Canada. Join World Renew in celebrating God’s goodness and His providence in supporting refugees in need by planning a Refugee Sunday service in your church.
The free online webinar Worship, Can I Be Included? with Josh Friend is now available.
This paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 is a choral reading that highlights that we are one body in Christ, whatever our age, ability, income, gender, or ethnicity.
The church has the opportunity to stand in the gap for those around the world who suffer from persecution and/or hunger. Find resources and suggested dates to mark these days.
Worship resources for churches undergoing a major change in the life of their body: either closing their doors, combining with another fellowship, or a major change in direction.
A small group worship service with scripture, prayer, and songs around the theme, Do Not Fear.
Kaitlyn Scheiss' book, The Liturgy of Politics: Spiritual Formation for the Sake of our Neighbor, helps us think through how to be formed for living well in the political sphere.