Resources on Joyce Borger

The Wisdom of Corporate Confession Article https://thebanner.org/features/2015/08/the-wisdom-of-corporate-confession Article Topics: Assurance , Covenant , Forgiveness , Grace Source: The Banner In this article Joyce Borger emphasizes the importance of regularly including confession of sin and the assurance of pardon in times of communal worship.

Hospitality Is Messy Article http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/hospitality-is-messy-from-reformed-worship Article Topics: Hospitality , Stranger , Foreigner Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Joyce Borger reflects on hospitality using Hebrews 13:2, suggesting that as recipients of God’s hospitality we also act as hosts as we welcome the alien and stranger among us.

Listening to God: Scripture, Spirit, and Stillness Service Outline https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-2020/listening-god-scripture-spirit-and-stillness Service Outline Topics: Listening to God , Prayer , Word of God , Incarnation Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger offers service outlines for a three-part series on how God speaks to us: through scripture connected to the Word made flesh; through teaching by the Holy Spirit; and through silence.

“Even When Steeples Are Falling” Article https://www.reformedworship.org/blog/%E2%80%9Ceven-when-steeples-are-falling%E2%80%9D Article Topics: Church , Christ , Rest , Baptism Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger expresses confidence that in the face of grief and loss, the church stands on Christ the rock and "in our baptism we are joined with Christ in both his death and resurrection."

How Belonging Relates to Worship Audio/Video http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/belonging Audio/Video Topics: Intergenerational issues , Worship , Faith , Missions Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship At the 2020 Calvin Symposium on Worship, Joyce Borger and Chris Schoon talk about the role worship can play, communicate with people about belonging to one another, and belonging to God.

Next Steps for Worship: Planning Wisely, Thinking Deeply Article https://network.crcna.org/pastors/next-steps-worship-planning-wisely-thinking-deeply Article Topics: Worship , Discernment Source: The CRC Network A list of thoughtful questions about worship and re-opening that are biblical, universal/global, confessional/reformed, pastoral/communal/intergenerational, dialogical, and missional.

Next Steps For Worship: Planning Wisely, Thinking Deeply Practical How-To https://network.crcna.org/pastors/next-steps-worship-planning-wisely-thinking-deeply Practical How-To Topics: Worship Planning , Pastoral leadership , Church Source: The CRC Network This toolkit provides encouragement for churches to think more deeply about worship as we move through various phases of the COVID-19 pandemic. Includes a sample map for re-launching worship and ministry.

Daily Worship for Holy Week and Easter Element of Worship https://network.crcna.org/worship/daily-worship-holy-week-and-easter Element of Worship Topics: Holy Week , Easter , Good Friday , Palm Sunday Source: The CRC Network These daily liturgies are intended to guide those who are sheltering at home due to COVID-19 through the patterns of worship, following the steps of Christ from Palm Sunday and into the joy of Easter resurrection.

Music in the Church Audio/Video http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/music-in-the-church Audio/Video Topics: Worship , Music , Church History , Ecumenism Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship This audio-recorded workshop features a quick tour of the history of music in the church, stopping to sing along the way. Understanding the roots and impulses of different streams of music helps us navigate them better.

Worship in Times of Tension Audio/Video http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/worship-in-times-of-tension Audio/Video Topics: Worship Planning , Leading Worship , Reconciliation , Spirit Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship This seminar explores how to plan and lead worship wisely in times of tension and even conflict, and how to design worship that is hospitable to the Spirit's work of reconciliation.

"What If...?" Drama https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2018/%E2%80%9Cwhat-if-%E2%80%9D Drama Topics: Christmas , Refugees , Magi , Joseph Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger offers a dramatic reading of Matthew 2:13-14, 18 and Matthew 25:44-45. It invites listeners to reflect on the flight into Egypt and connect it to their own response to people in need.

Ascension, Pentecost, Missions, and Justice Article https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-2019/ascension-pentecost-missions-and-justice Article Topics: Ascension , Pentecost , Holy Spirit , Justice Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger describes the connection between Ascension Day and Pentecost. Whereas Ascension Day declares the lordship and sovereignty of Christ, Pentecost allows us to join in the work that Christ started while on earth.

Prayers of Hope and Healing Element of Worship https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-2004/prayers-hope-and-healing-resources-troubled-times-and-special-circumstances Element of Worship Topics: Healing , Prayer , Liturgy , Worship Planning Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger shares written prayers for difficult situations and special circumstances including a death of a child, a troubled marriage, unemployment, and a closing of a church.

The World is About to Turn Service Outline https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2017/world-about-turn Service Outline Topics: Nativity , Christmas , Marginalization , Power Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger offers a service outline for a Christmas service emphasizing the many surprising aspects of Jesus' nativity and the revolutionary impact of it.

Songs for the Journey from Advent to Epiphany Song/Hymn https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2012/songs-journey-advent-epiphany Song/Hymn Topics: Christmas , Epiphany , Advent , Singing Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger shares a list of songs that would help us journey from Advent to Epiphany. The songs celebrate light, hope, and new life that Christ brings to this world.

Advent through the Psalms Element of Worship https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2002/advent-through-psalms-alternative-traditional-lessons-and-carols Element of Worship Topics: Advent , Liturgy , Music , Psalms Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger offers a Lessons and Carols style Advent service that utilizes psalms that fit the season of Advent and are paired with anthems that continue the theme.

Advent, Christmas, Epiphany, and the Mission of God Article https://www.reformedworship.org/article/september-2013/advent-christmas-epiphany-and-mission-god Article Topics: Advent , Christmas , Epiphany , History of Redemption Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger reminds us of the greater narrative that is at work. She encourages us to worship might renew your congregation’s understanding and imagination of God’s mission and how we might join in it.

Why Sing the Psalms? Article https://www.reformedworship.org/article/june-2010/why-sing-psalms Article Topics: Music , Psalms , Lament , Singing Source: Reformed Worship Joyce Borger speaks to the importance using the Psalms in worship. Borger speaks on how world shaking events influenced the renewed practice of Psalm singing from worship leaders scrambling to find a good response.

How Many is Too Much? Practical How-To http://network.crcna.org/worship/how-many-too-much Practical How-To Topics: Change Source: The CRC Network This post asks the question of how many new songs can be sung in a service. In the process it highlights the importance of both new songs and familiar songs.

Vertical Habits: Helping Congregations Rediscover the Striking Beauty of Conversation with God Audio/Video http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/vertical-habits-helping-congregations-rediscover-the-striking-beauty-of-conversation-with-god Audio/Video Topics: Worship Planning , Church , Relationship , Spiritual Growth Source: Calvin Institute of Christian Worship This workshop audio-recording examines some of the healthy practices or “vertical habits” that form the basis of our corporate worship. (Length: 41:46)