Calvin Institute of Christian Worship - Latest Publications

By the Vision of Another World: Worship in American History

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Wed, 8 Feb 2012 13:03:00 -0500

By the Vision of Another World by James D. Bratt [ed.] samples the rich variety of worship practices in American history to show how worship can be a fruitful subject for historians to study and, alternatively, how past case studies can enrich our understanding of worship today.

Sing to God with Joy: Songs from Psalms for All Seasons (CD)

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:52:00 -0500

CD of GIA-published recordings of songs also found in the brand new songbook Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship.

Cry Out to God! Songs from Psalms for All Seasons

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 11:02:00 -0500

The Calvin Institute of Christian Worship is pleased to collaborate with Choral Scholars on this collection of songs from the brand new songbook Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship, now available on iTunes.

The Sounds of Our Offerings

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Wed, 26 Oct 2011 13:39:00 -0400

The Sounds of Our Offerings is good news about the music of the church. It recounts what has been learned from studying nine congregations where music promotes the full, active, conscious participation of the worshipers and where it has done so consistently and coherently for many years.

Psalms for All Seasons: A Complete Psalter for Worship

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:06:00 -0400

This book is one of the most comprehensive resources on the Psalms for use in Christian worship. It covers the history, reception, and practice of psalm use and contains all 150 psalms, most in multiple formats.

Leading through the Water

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Wed, 6 Jul 2011 12:09:00 -0400

In Leading through the Water, Paul Galbreath demonstrates one way of linking baptismal practice to daily life as congregations provide an alternative witness to the cultural voices around us. At the same time, it expands the vision of baptism from a single occasion to a distinctive way of life within a community of faith and a primary metaphor for Christian discipleship.

Tasting Heaven on Earth: Worship in Sixth-Century Constantinople

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:47:00 -0400

In Tasting Heaven on Earth, Walter Ray provides vivid descriptions of Constantinople, its history, its people, and its worship practices, setting the stage for a rich selection of primary documents that present readers with a vibrant snapshot of Byzantine Christianity in the sixth century.

Preaching and Stewardship

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Wed, 6 Jul 2011 11:25:00 -0400

In Preaching and Stewardship, Craig Satterlee offers a nuts-and-bolts handbook on preaching stewardship, raising issues preachers need to consider when preparing stewardship sermons and offering advice on how to address them.

The Work of the People

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 14:14:00 -0400

This book will guide congregations in worship that encourages spiritual growth, welcomes new participants, and sends people out as the body of Christ to transform the world.

Jesus as Healer

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:55:00 -0400

Reflections on Jesus as healer though artwork and meditations.

Living Worship

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Tue, 8 Mar 2011 10:55:00 -0500

This DVD is a rich multimedia resource collection for students and leaders.

Grow In Grace

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:17:00 -0500

Grow in Grace is a CD recorded by Calvin students.

At Your Baptism

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 13:51:00 -0500

A children's book focusing on the sacrament of baptism.

Resonant Witness: Conversations between Music and Theology

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:35:00 -0500

Resonant Witness gathers together a wide, harmonious chorus of voices from across the musical and theological spectrum to show that music and theology can each learn much from the other — and that the majesty and power of both are profoundly amplified when they do.

Psalms Unplugged (CD)

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Fri, 4 Feb 2011 13:11:00 -0500

Psalms Unplugged features fresh and contemporary settings of the ancient biblical psalms combined with contemporary versions of 16th century tunes from the Genevan Psalter. This inspirational CD features 13 psalms. It was produced by members of The Psalm Project under the leadership of Eelco Vos.

Images of Faith

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 09:04:00 -0500

This disk contains 100 images by contemporary artists to be used for projection in teaching, preaching, and devotional purposes by churches, colleges, and seminaries.

The Art of Worship

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Mon, 15 Nov 2010 14:19:00 -0500

From enlisting and training an effective leadership crew to overcoming opposition from resistant church members, The Art of Worship charts a clear course through every aspect of worship.

Walking Where Jesus Walked

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 16:09:00 -0500

The first book of a series documenting specific case studies of worshiping communities. This first book is set in Jerusalem following history, people, and worship practices.

The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 10:00:00 -0500

The psalms are a valuable source for worship, but they can prove daunting without direction. John Witvliet offers a solution with this brief yet comprehensive guide to using the psalms in worship.

Together We Worship

worship@calvin.edu (Calvin Institute of Christian Worship) — Thu, 11 Nov 2010 09:58:00 -0500

This book identifies four main elements of worship and provides activities, worksheets, and audio resources for teaching them in the classroom setting.