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