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Worship
From hymns to radio-friendly CCM, to arts ministries and monastic communities such as Taizé in Northern France, evangelicals have responded to the call to sing praises to God in vibrant and diverse ways. At the outset of the 21st century, worship leaders such as Chris Tomlin and Matt Redman led a new movement toward corporate worship, but worship continues to emanate beyond large gatherings into individual spiritual practices; it extends into work and the workplace, Sabbath recreation, and beyond. At its simplest, worship, derived from the Old English worthscipe, is to give worth to God by any endeavor.
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No More Sundays on the Couch
COVID got us used to staying home. But it’s the work of God’s people to lift up the name of Christ and receive God’s Word—together.
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Berlin Church Plant Embraces All That Jazz
Music in the German capital opens up evangelical opportunities and “spiritual connection.”
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Kenya Greets Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music with Excitement—and Skepticism
Kirk Franklin and Maverick City Music are popular with Kenyan Christians, but some are increasingly wary of their influence.
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Should Christians Across Denominations Be Singing the Same Songs?
Some traditions work to refocus on theological distinctives in their music as worship megahits take over.
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Died: Doris Brougham, Missionary Who Taught English to Taiwan
For more than 70 years, Brougham used Studio Classroom and her trumpet to introduce Taiwan to Jesus.
Yes, Fiji Olympians Are Singing Hymns
Viral videos show athletes singing in four-part harmony, a practice with deep Christian and indigenous roots in the Pacific island nation.
Why Worship Leaders Need Theologians
Matt Redman’s call to worship God for all he is.
Praising God Is an Act of Political Defiance
The Book of Psalms reminds us that worship demands our unequivocal devotion and allegiance.
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‘This Is the Day’ for Filipinos to Develop Their Own Worship Music
In a country known for loving Western praise music—Hillsong’s second-biggest market—a grassroots movement is singing new tunes.
Sunday Best in India: Christian Women Weigh What to Wear to Church
From embracing Western styles to preserving cultural heritage, how female leaders in six states navigate competing perspectives on appropriate attire.