Resources on Shift Worship
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Topical Study on Worship
Each week Christians gather for worship in mud huts and Gothic cathedrals, in prisons and nursing homes, in storefront buildings and village squares, in sprawling megachurches and old country chapels. In these diverse contexts the style of worship varies greatly. Some congregations hear formal sermons read from carefully honed manuscripts;...
Worship: What’s Missing? Article by Karl Overbeek
https://rca.org/news/worship-what%E2%80%99s-missing
Article
by
Karl Overbeek
Topics:
Confession
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Church
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Music
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Reformed Church in America
Source:
Reformed Church in America
Karl Overbeek reflects on contemporary worship settings, noting that they are heavy on the music, healthy on the Word, and very light on meaningful prayer.
All Ages Needed for Intergenerational Worship Article by Joan Huyser-Honig
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/all-ages-needed-for-intergenerational-worship
Article
by
Joan Huyser-Honig
Topics:
Worship
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Community
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Intergenerational issues
Source:
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Though many churches offer multiple worship options, each pegged to an age or generation, Howard Vanderwell and Steve Burger make a case for intergenerational worship that has families worshiping together.
Is There a Word For Us–This Day? Element of Worship by Thom M. Shuman
https://lectionaryliturgies.blogspot.com/2020/03/a-liturgy-for-worship-in-time-of.html
Element of Worship
by
Thom M. Shuman
Topics:
Lent
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Hope
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Reconciliation
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Forgiveness
Source:
Lectionary Liturgies
Thom Schuman offers a complete order of worship, weaving in passages from Psalm 130, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 11:1-41, and Romans 8:6-11, including a litany, call to reconciliation, song suggestions, a reflection, affirmation of faith, sending, etc....
Worshiping with Children at Christmas Children's Sermon by Carolyn Brown
http://worshipingwithchildren.blogspot.com/2012/06/year-c-christmas-eve-or-day.html
Children's Sermon
by
Carolyn Brown
Topics:
Christmas
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Children
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Shepherd
Source:
Worshiping With Children
Carolyn Brown offers some fantastic advice for including and engaging children in worship on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day. Ideas include drama, intentional scripture readings, encouragement to provide childcare for younger children, and more.
The life-changing potential of Whole Life Worship Article
https://engageworship.org/articles/the-lifechanging-potential-whole-life-worship
Article
Topics:
Worship
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Family
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Church
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Worship Planning
Source:
EngageWorship
Sharing numerous stories of people coming to worship on Sunday, this article contends that worship planners should create a culture of whole-life worship in the church, recognizing and meeting people's diverse histories and experiences.
Why Worship Shouldn't Feel Like Family Article by John Flowers
https://www.ministrymatters.com/all/entry/4093/why-worship-shouldnt-feel-like-family
Article
by
John Flowers
Topics:
Worship
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Family
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Church
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Visitors
Source:
Ministry Matters
Worship that "feels like family" might feel very different for the visitor and the outsider. This article discusses practices of worship that can be experience as exclusionary.
Worship Words Article by Douglas Brouwer
https://reformedjournal.com/blog/2009/12/01/worship-words/
Article
by
Douglas Brouwer
Topics:
Worship
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Language
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Worship Planning
Source:
Reformed Journal
Douglas Brouwer writes his review of the book Worship Words written by Debra and Ron Rienstra which calls us to a renewed appreciation of words in worship
Convergence and Consumption: The Digital Age and a New Ecology of Worship Audio/Video by Shane Hipps
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/convergence-and-consumption-the-digital-age-and-a-new-ecology-of-worship
Audio/Video
by
Shane Hipps
Topics:
Worship
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Technology
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Culture
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History
Source:
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Worship is a product of culture; and culture is born of technology, media, and communication patterns. This presentation explores the major historical shifts in technology and their dramatic impact on worship in the church.
Four Ways to Mentor Worship Leaders Practical How-To by Laura Feliciano
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/four-ways-to-mentor-worship-leaders
Practical How-To
by
Laura Feliciano
Topics:
Education
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Liturgy
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Worship Planning
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Congregation
Source:
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Four church leaders describe how they train and mentor worship leaders in their contexts. They try to identify gifts and to make room for everyone no matter their immigration status, age, or gender.
Pastoral Worship Leadership Article by Edwin M. Willmington
https://fullerstudio.fuller.edu/pastoral-worship-leadership-2/
Article
by
Edwin M. Willmington
Topics:
Worship
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Ministry
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Pastor
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Music
Source:
Fuller Studio
This article considers the vocation of worship ministry, suggesting that a pastoral worship leader must consider themselves a pastor first and an artist second.
Playing and Praying with Children in Worship Article by Melissa Florer-Bixler
https://www.faithandleadership.com/melissa-florer-bixler-playing-and-praying-children-worship
Article
by
Melissa Florer-Bixler
Topics:
Worship
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Family
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Worship space
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Children
Source:
Faith and Leadership
Melissa Florer-Bixler argues that giving kids a place in the front of the sanctuary allows them to worship in a way that comes naturally to them: through play.
When All Ages Worship Together Article by Joan Huyser-Honig
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/joy-when-all-ages-worship-together
Article
by
Joan Huyser-Honig
Topics:
Intergenerational issues
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Worship Planning
,
Joy
Source:
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
This article explores the importance of intergenerational worship with stories from several congregations. It provides a list of resources and discussion questions at the end.
Full Text Hymns on Shift Worship
I Believe in a Hill Called Mount Calvary©
Through all the various [varying] shifting [passing] scenePD
Are we building for eternityPD
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Strategies for Cross-Cultural Music & Worship Article by James Ward
http://globalworship.tumblr.com/post/8744200959/strategies-for-cross-cultural-music-worship-by
Article
by
James Ward
Topics:
Worship
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Church
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Cultures
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Congregational Flourishing
Source:
Global Worship
These article excerpts by James Ward on strategies for developing multi-cultural worship discuss latent racial prejudices that obstruct worship planning, techniques for leading a congregation through changes in worship, and challenges that disrupt worship implementation.
Ancient Future Faith and Worship Article by Joan Huyser-Honig
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/robert-e-webber-s-legacy-ancient-future-faith-and-worship
Article
by
Joan Huyser-Honig
Topics:
Worship
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Faith
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Ecumenism
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Cultures
Source:
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
This article explores how ancient future worship is about rooting our worship in God's story, meaning that we embody not our culture but God's mission.
Worship Teams, Committees, and Staff Positions Practical How-To by John D. Witvliet
https://www.reformedworship.org/article/march-2010/worship-teams-committees-and-staff-positions
Practical How-To
by
John D. Witvliet
Topics:
Church
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Pastoral leadership
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Worship Planning
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Leadership
Source:
Reformed Worship
John Witvliet answers some questions about who should lead and plan worship by sharing some models for leadership as well as core values that should be in place no matter the leadership structure.
COVID Is Devastating, but Decentralized Worship Is a Gift Article by Cory Willson
https://www.thebanner.org/columns/2020/04/covid-is-devastating-but-decentralized-worship-is-a-gift
Article
by
Cory Willson
Topics:
Worship
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Priesthood
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Ministry
Source:
The Banner
Cory Willson reflects on some of the gifts to be discovered during times of decentralized worship; among them recognizing the priesthood of all believers, reconsidering the interactive nature of worship, and ministering to those immediately around...
Praise Team or Worship Team? Article by Paul Ryan
https://reformedjournal.com/blog/2006/06/01/praise-team-or-worship-team/
Article
by
Paul Ryan
Topics:
Worship
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Leading Worship
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Liturgy
,
Leadership
Source:
Reformed Journal
What is the true roll of the 'Praise' Team? Is it only praise or are there other elements of worship included? Paul Ryan explores these questions in light of modern worship.
Death, Resurrection, and Early Christian Worship Commentary/Exegesis by Reginald H. Fuller
http://liturgy.slu.edu/3EasterA043017/theword_indepth.html
Commentary/Exegesis
by
Reginald H. Fuller
Topics:
Worship
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Divinity of Christ
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Resurrection
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Passover
Source:
The Sunday Website
Reginald Fuller comments on Acts 2:14, 22-33, Psalm 16, 1 Peter 1:17-21, and Luke 24:13-35, focusing on the resurrection, the death of Christ in terms of the Passover, and the pattern of early Christian worship.
Learning Worship Together: How Worship Change Happens Article by Joan Huyser-Honig
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/learning-worship-together-how-worship-change-happens
Article
by
Joan Huyser-Honig
Topics:
Worship
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Congregation
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Worship Planning
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Education
Source:
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
This article about worship formation and education in the church suggests that worship change works best when worship and education leaders work together, and studying worship together can lead more people to participate fully in worship.
Participants in Worship Study Guide by Howard D. Vanderwell
http://worship.calvin.edu/resources/resource-library/participants-in-worship-seen-and-unseen
Study Guide
by
Howard D. Vanderwell
Topics:
Worship
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Heaven
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Church
Source:
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Lesson 2 of a 12-lesson Bible study on Christian worship. This lesson focuses on Revelation 4 and 5, and reminds us that we are getting a view of the throne room of heaven when we worship.