The “Signs & Wonders” Point to Jesus: “More, Lord!”

Simon Chan on Worship…

by | Mar 6, 2015 | Posts

Simon Chan, one of my favorite theologians, writes: “Because worship is the defining practice of the church, it “provides the primary source for the nourishment of the Christian spiritual life.” Over time worship will have a deep and abiding effect on the...
A Necessary Focus of Prolegomena: Why Study Theology?

A Necessary Focus of Prolegomena: Why Study Theology?

by | Nov 28, 2013 | Posts

I’m not sure at what point I can officially call myself a theologian. On one hand I kind of think that every follower of Jesus is a theologian, whether they want to use that term or not. On the other hand, not everyone is a trained or good theologian, so I tend...
The “Signs & Wonders” Point to Jesus: “More, Lord!”

What should characterize a Christian worship gathering?

by | Oct 22, 2013 | Posts

Several months ago we spent time working through 1 Corinthians 12-14. Within this “Early Church Worship Guide,” we clearly find the apostle Paul writing, “So, my brothers, earnestly desire to prophesy, and do not forbid speaking in tongues. But all things should be...
3 Guiding Principles for Planning Your Worship Liturgy

3 Guiding Principles for Planning Your Worship Liturgy

by | Oct 2, 2013 | Posts

Bob Kauflin has some good advice for those who are stuck in-between the complex arguments of those who embrace the regulative principle and those who do not. In his widely read and well respected book, Worship Matters, Kauflin offers three guiding principles for...