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Worship in the Mission-Shaped Church
Ryan Bell & Scott Arany - view profile
So much of the debate around worship degenerates into a battle over consumer preferences (electric guitars vs. organs, hymns vs. praise choruses). Churches compete to hold the attention of an often dwindling audience such that stylistic considerations and excellence of performance too often dominates the worship conversation.
This workshop will look at the theology of worship in a missional framework with an eye to overcoming surface level debates over style and form to the more important question of the formation of a worshipping community as a place where God would be pleased to dwell. We will share how seasonal rhythms of the church year, scripture, prayer, art, music and sacrament have begun to form a missional imagination at the Hollywood Seventh-day Adventist Church in which our life in God invites us to be the healing presence of Christ in the world and our life in the world drives us back to our life in God.
So much of the debate around worship degenerates into a battle over consumer preferences (electric guitars vs. organs, hymns vs. praise choruses). Churches compete to hold the attention of an often dwindling audience such that stylistic considerations and excellence of performance too often dominates the worship conversation.
This workshop will look at the theology of worship in a missional framework with an eye to overcoming surface level debates over style and form to the more important question of the formation of a worshipping community as a place where God would be pleased to dwell. We will share how seasonal rhythms of the church year, scripture, prayer, art, music and sacrament have begun to form a missional imagination at the Hollywood Seventh-day Adventist Church in which our life in God invites us to be the healing presence of Christ in the world and our life in the world drives us back to our life in God.
Worship Journey for Pastors: Working with your worship team to bring your congregation into the presence of God
Dave Gemmell - view profile
The metaphor of the journey is used to unpack the rich meaning of the corporate worship experience. Questions posed are: What is Worship? Who is invited to worship? What means of transportation can be used? Who is the guide? What is a worship team? How can we make substantive changes without changing a worship style?
The metaphor of the journey is used to unpack the rick meaning of the corporate worship experience. Questions posed are: What is Worship? Who is invited to worship? What means of transportation can be used? Who is the guide? What is a worship team? How can we make substantive changes without changing a worship style?
Film is the primary storyteller, myth maker in our culture. Americans on average see 45 movies a year. How should/can the church make use of film in their worship and in the wider life of the church? Can God be found there, as well?
An increasing number of our best movies assume life's messiness, even while projecting life's wonder. Yet too often in our worship we have lost sight of this dialectic, telling only half the story (How often, for example, do you sing a psalm of lament?). Could it be that if life's paradoxes were better embraced, then its Mystery would become more apparent? Can the Church learn something from Hollywood with regard to its worship practices?
Congregational singing has significant potential for adding vitality, depth and richness to corporate worship. Too frequently, however, it is done with marginal participation or even a sense of detachment. While the strength of singing in worship is naturally affected by the level of musical ability in the congregation, it is often – and perhaps more closely -- linked to the vision and purposefulness of those who lead it. While not minimizing the significant role of choirs and other musicians, the singing voice of the congregation remains at the heart of music in the life of the church.
This workshop will survey premises, goals and helps for rediscovering and energizing singing by the congregation. A portion of the time (especially session 2) will be spent in singing, with special attention given to effective congregational song leading. While especially addressing hymn singing, it will also touch on dynamics surrounding the variety of musical styles that have become a part of worship in many churches.
The metaphor of the journey is used to unpack the rich meaning of the corporate worship experience. Questions posed are: What is Worship? Who is invited to worship? What means of transportation can be used? Who is the guide? What is a worship team? How can we make substantive changes without changing a worship style?
Worship Journey for Congregations: Working with your pastor to bring your congregation into the presence of God
Dave Gemmell - view profileThe metaphor of the journey is used to unpack the rick meaning of the corporate worship experience. Questions posed are: What is Worship? Who is invited to worship? What means of transportation can be used? Who is the guide? What is a worship team? How can we make substantive changes without changing a worship style?
Adventures in Reel Faith: Five Options for the Church
Robert Johnston - view profileFilm is the primary storyteller, myth maker in our culture. Americans on average see 45 movies a year. How should/can the church make use of film in their worship and in the wider life of the church? Can God be found there, as well?
Rated "R" for Mystery: Worship Lessons Learned from the Movies
Robert Johnston - view profileAn increasing number of our best movies assume life's messiness, even while projecting life's wonder. Yet too often in our worship we have lost sight of this dialectic, telling only half the story (How often, for example, do you sing a psalm of lament?). Could it be that if life's paradoxes were better embraced, then its Mystery would become more apparent? Can the Church learn something from Hollywood with regard to its worship practices?
Revitalizing Congregational Singing, 1 and 2
Lloyd Kaufmann - view profileCongregational singing has significant potential for adding vitality, depth and richness to corporate worship. Too frequently, however, it is done with marginal participation or even a sense of detachment. While the strength of singing in worship is naturally affected by the level of musical ability in the congregation, it is often – and perhaps more closely -- linked to the vision and purposefulness of those who lead it. While not minimizing the significant role of choirs and other musicians, the singing voice of the congregation remains at the heart of music in the life of the church.
This workshop will survey premises, goals and helps for rediscovering and energizing singing by the congregation. A portion of the time (especially session 2) will be spent in singing, with special attention given to effective congregational song leading. While especially addressing hymn singing, it will also touch on dynamics surrounding the variety of musical styles that have become a part of worship in many churches.
Creative Worship: Culture Art Team Technology
Midnight Oil - Jason Moore & Len Wilson - view profiles
If we're created in God's image, then we're created to be creative. That applies to worship too. Learn how to work in teams to utilize culture, art and technology for the sake of connecting people to God in worship in this workshop featuring the latest from the MO Guys. To learn even more, plan on attending the Presession with Midnight Oil all day March 5, 2009.
If we're created in God's image, then we're created to be creative. That applies to worship too. Learn how to work in teams to utilize culture, art and technology for the sake of connecting people to God in worship in this workshop featuring the latest from the MO Guys. To learn even more, plan on attending the Presession with Midnight Oil all day March 5, 2009.
The Art of Worship Leading: Principles and Practice
Scott Reed & Marc Judd - view profile
The Heart of Worship: What does it really mean? What does scripture really say? How can we get proper perspective on what it means to worship in Spirit and in Truth? We will look at worship from a non-musical view… having much more to do with a lifestyle than it has with a specific action.
The Start of Worship: How do we become more equipped? What are the keys to unlocking the practice of true worship in our lives and in our church? We will look at some practical ideas and methods to cultivate leadership and to facilitate the move of God through worship in our church and in our personal lives.
The Art of Worship: How do we get a team together? What should the team look like? How do we choose songs? What are the distractions to look for and avoid? How can we be more effective, confident leaders? These are very real and very practical questions that you will deal with in most church settings. This section will take a look at the logistics involved in beginning or remodeling a worship ministry in your church and community that will best suit it’s needs and will allow for the most effective move of the Holy Spirit.
The Heart of Worship: What does it really mean? What does scripture really say? How can we get proper perspective on what it means to worship in Spirit and in Truth? We will look at worship from a non-musical view… having much more to do with a lifestyle than it has with a specific action.
The Start of Worship: How do we become more equipped? What are the keys to unlocking the practice of true worship in our lives and in our church? We will look at some practical ideas and methods to cultivate leadership and to facilitate the move of God through worship in our church and in our personal lives.
The Art of Worship: How do we get a team together? What should the team look like? How do we choose songs? What are the distractions to look for and avoid? How can we be more effective, confident leaders? These are very real and very practical questions that you will deal with in most church settings. This section will take a look at the logistics involved in beginning or remodeling a worship ministry in your church and community that will best suit it’s needs and will allow for the most effective move of the Holy Spirit.
The Birth of a Song - Principles and Methods for Writing Worship Songs
Scott Reed & Marc Judd - view profile
What makes a great worship song? How do I write a worship song? How do I stimulate creativity? We'll break down a worship song into it's elements and find out how they work together to make a song great.
What makes a great worship song? How do I write a worship song? How do I stimulate creativity? We'll break down a worship song into it's elements and find out how they work together to make a song great.
Psalm 150: Musical Instruments in Worship and Congregational Life
Gregg Strawbridge - view profile
This workshop will discuss ways to develop instrumental musicians in congregations, as well as creative and appropriate ways to employ a wide variety of musical instruments in worship and congregational life, such as guitars, percussion, and orchestral instruments.
This workshop will discuss ways to develop instrumental musicians in congregations, as well as creative and appropriate ways to employ a wide variety of musical instruments in worship and congregational life, such as guitars, percussion, and orchestral instruments.
The Temple Pillars Jakin and Boaz: Biblical Symbolism of Worship Services
Gregg Strawbridge - view profile
This workshop will discuss the Edenic symbols in the Tabernacle, Solomon’s Temple and new covenant worship in order to sharpening the focus of worship. Applications of this material will address the purpose of music in worship, as well as the physical actions and environment of worship.
This workshop will discuss the Edenic symbols in the Tabernacle, Solomon’s Temple and new covenant worship in order to sharpening the focus of worship. Applications of this material will address the purpose of music in worship, as well as the physical actions and environment of worship.
Worship Wars: Must There Be Winners and Losers?
Ed Willmington - view profile
Worship practices have become controversial in modern times. In many cases churches have split over worship styles – thus the term “worship wars.” In this session an attempt will be made to look beyond style preferences to larger issues of consideration when addressing worship conflict. Some practical suggestions will be offered for minimizing worship conflict in the interest of congregational unity and connection with God.
Worship practices have become controversial in modern times. In many cases churches have split over worship styles – thus the term “worship wars.” In this session an attempt will be made to look beyond style preferences to larger issues of consideration when addressing worship conflict. Some practical suggestions will be offered for minimizing worship conflict in the interest of congregational unity and connection with God.