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Singing Creation Psalms
Wendell Kimbrough | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Music
In this interview with Joan Huyser-Honig, Wendell Kimbrough describes how a regular discipline of writing psalm refrains helped him notice psalms in which creation and God’s people call each other to worship the Creator.
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Worship Planning, Psalmody, Leading Worship, Liturgy
Trusting the Liturgy
Jane Rogers Vann | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
In conversation with Joan Huyser-Honig, Jane Rogers Vann says that worship is "participation in the divine life" and requires time, patience, and trust.
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Liturgy, Trust, Relationship, Repetition
Choral Bible Reading
Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Joy-Elizabeth Lawrence and Joan Huyser-Honig explore when and how to present scripture as a choral reading in worship as an effective way to convey meaning in public reading. Includes links to further resources for planning worship.
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Worship Planning, Scripture Reading, Liturgy, Leading Worship
The "In Between" Words
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Discussion Questions, Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Joan Huyser-Honig discusses proper use of the "in between words" that connect one element of a worship service to the next. Effective transitions can support the worship theme and help people participate fully.
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Language, Liturgy, Transition, Preparation
Worship Words Too Important to Neglect
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Discussion Questions, Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Joan Huyser-Honig presents Debra and Ron Rienstra's insights about the importance of language in a church's worship and how to develop more meaningful language in designing congregational worship services. Includes discussion questions.
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Language, Words, Attributes Of God, Liturgy
Designing Liturgical Banners
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Artwork
Joan Huyser-Honig shares tips for designing liturgical banners. The visual arts remind us of God’s presence among us. Banners are to enhance worship and should fit in with church architecture.
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Banner, Worship Space, Liturgy, Sanctuary
Choral Anthems
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Music
Joan Huyser-Honig discusses the importance, in choral church music, of using a powerful text, setting it to a tune that fits the emotion of the text, and integrating an anthem into the liturgy.
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Worship, Music, Choir, Songs
Beyond PowerPoint
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
With insights from Quentin Schultze, Joan Huyser-Honig notes questions and problems arising from technology in services. Proposed solutions are giving focus to worship planning, discretion in use, and fitting the use to the culture.
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Liturgy, Worship, Powerpoint, Technology
Congregations Creating Liturgical Language
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Suzanne Vinson shares with Joan Huyser-Honig on how inviting congregation members to assist in crafting liturgical worship elements is an easy way to help more people participate in worship and congregational life.
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Liturgy, Worship Planning, Intergenerational Issues, Creativity
Worship That Cares for People Pastorally
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
You may think of pastoral care mainly as personal visits to someone’s hospital room or home. Daniel Moser and Joan Huyser-Honig discuss how the entire worship service has “powerful potential for caring for worshipers’ needs.”
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Liturgy, Worship Planning, Leadership, Care
Inhabiting the Liturgy
Cory Willson | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Cory Willson and Joan Huyser-Honig explore how to think about our weekly, ordinary concerns during corporate worship. Wilson suggests that including praise, petition, lament, silence, and repentance in the service prepares us for the week ahead.
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Work, Liturgy, Ritual, Worship Planning
Practicing the Unforced Rhythms of Grace
Eugene H Peterson | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
In conversation with Joan Huyser-Honig, Aaron Niequist discusses an approach to worship that incorporates variety in liturgy, lectio divina, contemplation, silence, and the Eucharist, based on "the unforced rhythms of grace" (Matthew 11:30, The Message).
Matthew 11:30
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Silence, Liturgy, Discipleship, Lectio Divina
Worship Leading as a Ministry of Reconciliation
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Church Life and Leadership
Drawing on the experience and insights of Isaac Wardell, Joan Huyser-Honig discusses how building relationships is essential for avoiding hurt and confusion when making changes in worship.
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Reconciliation, Change, Relationship, Liturgy
Why Youth Should Be Leading Worship NOW
James DeBoer | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments, Article about Children or Youth Ministry
Teenagers empowered to use their gifts are more likely to imagine themselves as disciples and worshipers for decades to come. This article describes summer programs in worship, theology, and the arts that inspire teens and mentors.
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Liturgy, Music, Youth, Leadership
Intergenerational Worship Model
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
This article discusses how "residents of senior living communities often feel cut off from church life. Meanwhile, congregations often feel segregated by age. This participatory intergenerational worship model brings people together" around scripture and life stories.
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Intergenerational Issues, Liturgy, Worship, Congregation
Liturgical Performance and Improvisation
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
You might think of performance as totally out of place in Holy Communion. But this article argues that performance and improvisation can help leaders and worshipers show and tell the gospel with their whole selves.
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Lord’s Supper, Sacraments, Liturgy
Framing Words for Missional Worship
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
In this interview, Kevin Adams discusses how carefully chosen words help frame classic worship elements so gathered congregants are sent out to embody God’s grace, mercy, and peace.
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Liturgy, Missional, Words
Mission at the Heart of Classic Worship
Joan Huyser-Honig | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
In this interview, Kevin Adams talks about a four-fold pattern of worship. This ancient pattern at the heart of classic Christian worship helps welcome and orient people into life in the body of Christ.
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Liturgy, Missional, Words
How A Congregation Learns
Timothy Shapiro | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article
Tim Shapiro is interviewed on eight steps that healthy congregations can take to learn together. In his book, he addresses the learning journey stages that parallels to elements of Christian worship.
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Congregation, Liturgy, Worship, Ministry
Paperless Liturgy and Music
Billy Kluttz | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
Billy Kluttz encourages paperless liturgy and paperless music, which can be great tools for including all ages and abilities in worship.
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Intergenerational Issues, Liturgy, Worship