Known elsewhere as ancient-future 敬拜, postmodern 敬拜, or even alternative 敬拜, multidimensional 敬拜 is confluence of tradition and innovation, of reason and passion, of certainty and mystery, of theology and the arts, of communion and service. 像这样, it is important to recognize that as a new, culturally conditioned endeavor, multidimensional 敬拜 requires critical, interdisciplinary reflection and analysis along with renewed creativity and perseverance. Below are resources that will help you facilitate such reflection and creativity.
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Image: A Journal of Arts and Religion
A quarterly journal on writing and visual artwork that embodies a spiritual struggle, that seeks to strike a balance between tradition and a profound openness to the world.
改革后的崇拜
A quarterly magazine, 改革后的崇拜 provides practical help and support to 敬拜 planners. Each issue includes ideas, 提示, and nuts-and-bolts advice on planning, 构建, and leading your church in 敬拜. With no advertising, it has only solid pick-up-and-use resources and perspectives. A valuable resource supporting traditional, contemporary and blended types of 敬拜 services.
崇拜领袖
A quarterly magazine for contemporary 敬拜 leaders and musicians. Articles cover a range of practical and theoretical material. Contributors range from national figures to local 敬拜 leaders and pastors.
Alternative Worship
Get your questions answered about alternative 敬拜 — both theoretical and practical. 找到资源, 链接, and networks of other 敬拜pers exploring new territory for corporate 敬拜.
Enter the Worship Circle
Answers to questions about alternative 敬拜 — both theoretical and practical. 找到资源, 链接, and networks of other 敬拜pers exploring new territory for corporate 敬拜.
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Rigorous scholarship and practical resources to enrich Christian 敬拜 in churches throughout North America. In addition to maintaining an extensive online resource guide and “virtual” bookshelf, the Calvin Institute sponsors the Annual Symposium on Worship & the Arts and the Worship Renewal Grants Program for local congregations.
Christians in the Theatre Arts
Encourages and equips Christians in the theatre arts, both in professional contexts outside 教会 and contexts inside 教会. This national network seeks to improve the quality and credibility of theatre work done by Christians in North America, as well as create an atmosphere of acceptance for the wide diversity of theatre ministries through dialogue and resource sharing.
Christians in the Visual Arts
Exists to explore and nurture relationship between the visual arts and the Christian faith by encouraging Christians in the visual arts to develop their particular callings to the highest professional level possible, providing opportunities for sharing work and ideas, fostering intelligent understanding, 信任的精神, and a cooperative relationship between those in the arts, 教会, 和社会.
紧急
Since the late 1990s, 紧急 has been motivated by the overwhelming hunch that “exciting things are afoot and bright challenging days ahead.” Facilitated by Brian McLaren and other postmodern thinkers, this website seeks to provide resources, 连接, and guidance into the emerging Christian community.
Indelible Grace Music
Seeks to help 教会 recover the tradition of putting old hymns to new music for each generation, and to enrich our 敬拜 with a huge view of God and his indelible grace. Online are mp3s, charts, articles, and Internet 链接.
Iona and Wild Goose Resource Group
Christian ecumenical community of men and women from different walks of life and different Christian traditions engaging with young people and others in areas of social justice, 和平问题, 敬拜, 和精神. The Wild Goose Resource Group is a subsidiary group existing to enable and equip congregations and clergy in the shaping and creation of new forms or relevant, participative 敬拜.
斯宾塞·伯克
A former pastor in a Southern California mega-church, 斯宾塞·伯克 has pulled together a team to create an online community forging a new way in ministry. The Ooze maintains an extensive website including everything from articles and bulletin boards, to a digital art gallery ant The Oozetank, a collaborative digital workspace. Perhaps The Ooze’s largest contribution is the hosting of the annual person-to-person “learning party,” the Soularize conference.
Taize社区
Every week from early spring to late autumn, young adults from different continents arrive on the hill of Taize. They are searching for meaning in their lives, in communion with many others. By going to the wellsprings of trust in God, they set out on an inner pilgrimage that encourages them to build relationships of trust among human beings. Central to this pilgrimage are the simply meditative 歌曲 of the Taize社区. The website contains ordering information, 图片, 故事, and the history of this remarkable community.
Technologies for Worship Ministries
Exists to educate church leadership, 俗人与牧师, about the use of various electronic media in 敬拜 environments. TWM published a magazine, Technologies for Worship Magazine, hosts the annual Inspiration Conference, and hosts the Christian Association for Technical 支持 Online Service 目录.
敬拜音乐
Exists to “increase 敬拜 in the earth” and provide valuable resources for creative 敬拜. This website features both instructional and practical aids such as song books, 视频, and DVDs from popular names such as 崇拜在一起, 葡萄园, 和激情, as well as from independent labels.
International Christian Dance Fellowship
An ecumenical fellowship that 链接 individuals and organizations involved in dance and movement ministries around the world. 活动 of ICDF include international conferences, 旅游, 出版物, and networks for specialist interests. Links to many national Christian dance fellowships are included at the International site.
崇拜在一起
Provides 敬拜 resources for a new generation from downloadable chorus sheet music, 讨论版, 网上商店, and the NewSong Cafe, where you take an inside look at the inspiration, 歌曲, and technique of many national 敬拜 leaders.