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Table of Contents: Summer 2005

Editorial - Richard Kauffman

Features

Beyond Words
by Wilma Ann Bailey
The Psalms promote and model worship that involves movement and artistic expression.

Sharing in the muse
by David Wright
Poet David Wright and composer Jim Clemens met at church. Their friendship spun off creative work in their congregation and beyond.

What you build is who you are
by Rich Preheim
Three architects reflect on the opportunities and pitfalls that come with a church building project.

Turning pop culture to kingdom advantage
by Burton Buller
Video and cinema arts are a huge and integral part of popular culture. Preachers and other communicators can—and should—use them as bridges to their congregations and communities.


Departments

Editorial

Pastoring God’s People – Preaching as spontaneous, interactive art
by James R. Krabill

Guiding Worship – What we have seen with our eyes
by Rebecca Slough

Forming Faith – Classroom décor matters
by Marlene Bogard

Tending Body Life – Healing shawls
by Katie Cunningham

Engaging the World – Artists shape the church’s mission
by Ray Dirks


Snapshots and Leader tips:
Leading and creating from a movable chair; Mid-week focus on creative gifts; Dancing your intercession; Art corner as form of worship; Get worship mileage out of your vacation experiences

Worship Resources
Send Our Roots Rain: six-part series on the Psalms The Wisdom of God: three-part series on peace Labor Day and Beyond: resources for a focus on work

Resources for leaders