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Calvin Symposium on Worship, January 29-31, 2009

Presenters' books

Worship That Changes LivesAbernethy, Alexis. Worship That Changes Lives: Multidisciplinary and Congregational Perspectives on Spiritual Transformation. Baker Books, 2008.

The Cross & the ProdigalBailey, Kenneth E. The Cross & the Prodigal: Luke 15 Through the Eyes of Middle Eastern Peasants. InterVarsity Press, 2005.

Jacob & the ProdigalBailey, Kenneth E. Jacob & the Prodigal: How Jesus Retold Israel's Story. InterVarsity Press, 2003.

Jesus Through Middle Eastern EyesBailey, Kenneth E. Jesus Through Middle Eastern Eyes: Cultural Studies in the Gospels. InterVarsity Press, 2008.

Poet and Peasant/Through Peasant EyesBailey, Kenneth E. Poet and Peasant / Through Peasant Eyes: A Literary-Cultural Approach to the Parables in Luke (combined ed.). Eerdmans, 1983.

Searching for HomeBarnes, Craig. Searching for Home: Spirituality for Restless Souls. Brazos Press, 2003.

Touching the AltarBechtel, Carol. Touching the Altar: The Old Testament for Christian Worship. Eerdmans, 2008.
Calvin, Participation, and the GiftBillings, J. Todd. Calvin, Participation, and the Gift: The Activity of Believers in Union with Christ (Changing Paradigms in Historical and Systematic Theology). Oxford University Press, 2008.

The Art of Sandra BowdenBowden, Sandra. The Art of Sandra Bowden. Square Halo Books, 2005.

Including People with Disabilities in Faith CommunitiesCarter, Erik. Including People with Disabilities in Faith Communities: A Guide for Service Providers, Families, and Congregations. Paul H. Brookes, 2007.

Liturgical TheologyChan, Simon. Liturgical Theology: The Church as Worshiping Community. InterVarsity Press, 2006.

Reaching Out without Dumbing DownDawn, Marva. Reaching Out without Dumbing Down: A Theology of Worship for These Urgent Times. Eerdmans, 1995. 

 

A Royal "Waste" of TimeDawn, Marva. A Royal "Waste" of Time: The Splendor of Worshiping God and Being Church for the World. Eerdmans, 1999. 
The Sense of the CallDawn, Marva. The Sense of the Call:  A Sabbath Way of Life for Those Who Serve God, the Church, and the World. Eerdmans, 2006. 

Leading from the TableGalbreath, Paul. Leading from the Table. Alban Institute, 2008.
Leadership from Inside OutGranberg-Michaelson, Wesley. Leadership from Inside Out: Spirituality and Organizational Change. Crossroad, 2005.

Principled WorshipHamstra, Sam. Principled Worship: Biblical Guidelines for Emerging Liturgies.Wipf & Stock, 2006.
Helping Our Children Grow in FaithKeeley, Robert J. Helping Our Children Grow in Faith: How the Church Can Nurture the Spiritual Development of Kids. Baker Books, 2008.
Proclamation and Praise Man, Ron. Proclamation and Praise: Hebrews 2:12 and the Christology of Worship. Wipf & Stock, 2007.

Autism and Your ChurchNewman, Barbara J. Autism and Your Church: Nurturing the Spiritual Growth of People with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2006.


Powery, Luke A. “Exegetical Essay on Psalm 20,” Psalms for Preaching and Worship: A Lectionary Commentary. eds. Roger Van Harn and Brent A. Strawn. Eerdmans, forthcoming.
So Much MoreRienstra, Debra. So Much More: An Invitation to Christian Spirituality. Jossey-Bass Inc., 2005.
Ten Service Plans for Contemporary Worship Volume 2Rienstra, Ron. Ten Service Plans for Contemporary Worship Volumes 1 & 2. Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2006.
Worship WordsRienstra, Debra and Ron. Worship Words: Discipling Language for Faithful Ministry (Baker, forthcoming)
Experiential WorshipRognlien, Bob. Experiential Worship: Encountering God with Heart, Soul, Mind, and Strength. NavPress, 2005.
The Experiential WorshiperRognlien, Bob. The Experiential Worshiper: Giving Yourself More Completely to God. NavPress, 2008.
When God Speaks through Change Satterlee, Craig. When God Speaks through Change: Preaching in Times of Congregational Transition. Alban Institute, 2005.
When God Speaks through You Satterlee, Craig. When God Speaks through You: How Faith Convictions Shape Preaching and Mission. Alban Institute, 2008.
Instructional DVD for Gospel ChoirsSawyer, Charsie. Instructional DVD for Gospel Choirs. www.charsie.com, 2007.
High-Tech Worship?Schultze, Quentin. High-Tech Worship? Using Presentational Technologies Wisely. Baker, 2004.
The Suburban ChurchSchultze, Quentin. The Suburban Church: Practical Advice for Authentic Ministry (with Arthur H. DeKruyter). Westminster John Knox, 2008.

Who's Afraid of Postmodernism?Smith, James K.A. Who’s Afraid of Postmodernism? Baker Academic, 2006.
They Like to Never Quit Praisin' GodThomas, Frank. They Like to Never Quit Praisin' God: The Role of Celebration in Preaching. Pilgrim Press, 1997.

Scripture and MemoryWest, Fritz. Scripture and Memory: The Ecumenical Hermeneutic of the Three-Year Lectionaries. Liturgical Press, 1997.

Fear Not, Little Flock Volume IWhitney, Rae E. Fear Not, Little Flock Volumes I & II. Selah, 2006, 2007.
Under the Fig TreeWhitney, Rae E. Under the Fig Tree. Selah, 2007.
With Joy Our Spirits SingWhitney, Rae E. With Joy Our Spirits Sing. Selah, 1995.
Contemplative Youth MinistryYaconelli, Mark. Contemplative Youth Ministry: Practicing the Presence of Jesus. Zondervan, 2006.
Liturgical MinistryZimmerman, Joyce Ann. Liturgical Ministry (magazine). Liturgical Press.
Books by Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and Center for Excellence in Preaching staff members
Bringing Heaven Down to EarthBierma, Nathan. Bringing Heaven Down to Earth: Connecting This Life to the Next.
P&R Publishing, 2005.
Singing the New TestamentBorger, Joyce, editor. Singing the New Testament. Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2008.
Psalter HymnalBrink, Emily, editor. Psalter Hymnal. CRC Publications, 1987.
Psalter Hymnal HandbookBrink, Emily and Bert F. Polman. Psalter Hymnal Handbook.
Faith Alive Christian Resources, 1998.
Sing! A New CreationBrink, Emily, editor. Sing! A New Creation. Faith Alive Christian Resources, Reformed Church in America, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, 2001.
Songs for LiFEBrink, Emily, editor. Songs for LiFE (from Living in Faith Everyday curriculum).
CRC Publications, 1994.
The Worship SourcebookBrink, Emily, and John D. Witvliet, editors. The Worship Sourcebook (includes companion CD). Baker Books, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2004.
Designing Worship Togetherde Waal Malefyt, Norma and Howard D. Vanderwell. Designing Worship Together: Models and Strategies for Worship Planning. Alban Institute, 2005.
Visuals for WorshipHalstead, Betsy Steele. Visuals for Worship. Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2006

Grace Through Every GenerationHoezee, Scott E. Grace Through Every Generation: The Ongoing Story of the Christian Reformed Church. Faith Alive Christian Resources, 2006.

Proclaim the WonderHoezee, Scott E. Proclaim the Wonder: Engaging Science on Sunday. Baker Books, 2003.

Remember CreationHoezee, Scott E. Remember Creation: God's World of Wonder and Delight. Eerdmans, 2006.
The Art of WorshipScheer, Greg. The Art of Worship: A Musician's Guide to Leading Modern Worship.
Baker Books, 2006.
Stilling the StormSmith, Kathy. Stilling the Storm: Worship and Congregational Leadership in Difficult Times. Alban Institute, 2006.
The Church of All AgesVanderwell, Howard D. The Church of All Ages: Generations Worshiping Together. Alban Institute, 2008.
The Biblical Psalms in Christian WorshipWitvliet, John D. The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship: A Brief Introduction and Guide to Resources. Eerdmans, 2007.
Proclaiming the Christmas GospelWitvliet, John D. and David Vroege. Proclaiming the Christmas Gospel: Ancient Sermons and Hymns for Contemporary Christian Inspiration. Baker, 2004.
Worship Seeking UnderstandingWitvliet, John D. Worship Seeking Understanding: Windows into Christian Practice.
Baker Academic, 2003.

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