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Mission at the Heart of Classic Worship

Kevin Adams | 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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Grace, Identity, Liturgy, Mission

The Gospel in a Handshake

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Kevin Adams describes the power of the ancient practice of passing the peace of Christ in worship. Framed properly, this service element can embody the entire gospel message.

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Conflict, Reconciliation, Peace (with Others)

On Giving and Receiving Blessings

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Kevin Adams notes that a closing benediction can seem strange to visitors, and suggests how we can introduce or frame the benediction in a way that makes sense to spiritual novices.

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Blessing, Benediction, Seekers, Sending

You Are the Salt of the Earth

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 7 more types

Video of a worship service led by Pearl Shangkuan and others, with André J. Thomas as consulting director. Kevin Adams preaches on being salt and light (Matthew 5:13-16). (Length: 56:35)

Matthew 5:13-16

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Salt, Light, Ecclesia, Hope

Healing Worship

Kevin Adams | The CRC Network

Article about Worship and the Sacraments and 1 more types

There’s an old image for the pastoral vocation; it can be claimed by worship leaders too. It is to be a doctor of souls. Kevin Adams reflects on how worship can be a healing experience.

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Healing, Worship

Framing Epiphany in Worship Planning

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this article, Kevin Adams considers how worship leaders might frame the season of Epiphany and offers suggestions for wording that might be used to introduce Epiphany in worship.

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Epiphany, Magi, Leading Worship, Christian Year

Is Weekly Communion Too Catholic?

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Kevin Adams reflects on how and why Protestant congregations might incorporate weekly communion into their worship services, observing how leaders can address questions and challenges from members.

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Praying the Psalms in Life and Worship

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Scripture Meditation or Sermon and 1 more types

Audio of Kevin Adams and Paul Ryan discussing the vitality and relevancy of the Psalms in worship. In joy and in sorrow, in faith and in doubt, the Psalms can help us to worship and pray.

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Psalms (book), Faith, Doubt, Joy

Global and Postmodern Worship

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments and 1 more types

This video workshop explores how to create a worship environment that builds genuine community among those with negative experiences of church and inviting people to join in worshiping a hospitable God (Length: 59:05).

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Hospitality, Seekers, Worship, Worship Planning

God Provides in the Desert

Mary Louise Bringle | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Benediction or Blessing and 3 more types

A worship service based on Exodus 17:1-7 and led by Tony Alonso. Themes include God's provision in the wilderness and hope.

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Desert, God's Provision, Hope

Praying During an (Acrimonious) Election

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

Article about Church Life and Leadership, Article about Theology

Kevin Adams offers suggestions for prayers that pastors and worship leaders can use during election seasons or political conversations. He reminds us to prayer for those in civil leadership and for Christian unity.

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Politics, Prayer, Unity

Opening Worship from Around the World

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Service Outline or Song Suggestions

Video of an online global worship service using the gifts from many communities around the world, focusing on God’s promise that God will hold “all things” together. Includes Scriptures, songs, intercessory prayers, and a benediction.

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Global Church, World, Diversity

Search Results for "Kevin Adams" on Hymnary.org

Nearer, my God, to theePD
Adam, where are you and why do you hide?PD
Calm me, LordPD
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The Psalms as Spiritual Calculus

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

Article about Scripture

Kevin Adams suggests that the Psalms provide fundamentals that help a person's faith endure for a lifetime: "intergenerational connection, permission and vocabulary to doubt freely, and the dodging of easy answers."

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Faith, Doubt, Spiritual Growth, Psalms (book)

Universal and Responsive Design for Missional Worship

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

During a workshop at the 2019 Cultivating Vital Worship event, Kevin J. Adams and Barbara J. Newman held a discussion on how a church can be mission-minded. (Length: 50:07)

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Mission, Worship, Differing Abilities, Inclusion

Living Epiphany

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

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Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Kevin Adams shares suggestions for worship practices that introduce the season of Epiphany to congregations and newcomers (Matthew 2:1-12): including introductory elements to the liturgy and offering to bless attendees' homes.

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Blessing, Epiphany, Magi

Shaping a Congregation's Worship DNA

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This workshop explores practical and theological insights about designing and shaping the first year of worship in new and restart church settings. (Length: 53:30)

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Worship, Community, Congregation, Contextualization

Scythian Worship?

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

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Article about Worship and the Sacraments

Kevin Adams explores how our national or cultural identity affects the way we design and practice our worship, noting that baptism reminds us that we're deeply included in this new community/culture called the church.

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Baptism, Worship, Culture, Identity

Worship for Missional Engagement

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this audio recording, panelist discuss how to engage spiritually illiterate church attenders and practice framing elements of worship in a way that helps all see its inherent winsomeness and contagious mission shape (Length: 41:03).

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Congregation, Worship, Liturgy, Mission

Epiclesis and Loving Communion

Kevin Adams | Reformed Worship

Communion Liturgy or Prayer, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

In this article, Kevin Adams explores how the epicletic prayers voice our longing for, and dependence on, the Holy Spirit to nourish our faith. Included are sample prayers.

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Holy Spirit, Lord's Supper, Epiklesis

Means of Grace

Kevin Adams | Calvin Institute of Christian Worship

Article about Preaching, Article about Worship and the Sacraments

This panel addresses how mission-shaped preaching and sacramental life function as means of grace in faith communities. An audience discussion examines congregational ministry as integrating evangelism and robust worship (Length: 01:55:52).

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Grace, Evangelism, Mission, Discipleship