Christian worship is the celebration of God’s mighty acts of salvation in and through Jesus Christ.
Throughout the ages, God’s people have gathered before Him in song. Here are five reasons why we should celebrate this gift of music.
What is liturgy and why does it matter to the church? In this Seven Minute Seminary video, Dr. Jonathan Powers explains the power and role of worshipful liturgy in the life of the church.
In today’s Seven Minute Seminary, Dr. Jonathan Powers encourages churches to design their worship services in a way that faithfully acts out the story of Jesus.
Joy to the world! Jonathan Powers shares a reflection for the Advent season.
Would you worship during a funeral? Jonathan Powers shares why worship is important, even at the most solemn of services.
What are the most crucial aspects of a worship service? Jonathan Powers shares wisdom to help them blend together like a symphony.
There are benefits to living and worshiping through the liturgical Church calendar. Jonathan Powers discusses the seasonal pattern and offers a list of resources to point you in the right direction.
Why is there a pink candle in the Advent wreath? Jonathan Powers shares why we have the pink candle and what it means.
To read the New Testament in approximately four weeks means tackling large chunks of scripture each day. For some, the task may feel overwhelming. Going through the New Testament so quickly is quite a large commitment to make and a lofty goal to set, but it is a practice I have found to be incredibly good for my soul.
As much as I believe content to be of the utmost importance in worship, I cannot ignore the fact that context is also crucial. At a basic level, context is how content makes sense. Good theological content is often fruitless without considering the cultural context.
Sunday mornings aren’t easy. In fact, they are often so hectic and eventful that in the mix of all the activity we forget why we have come to church in the first place – to encounter and delight in God.
