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Preach to the disillusioned

Posted on March 16, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

On any given Sunday, the pews contain those who are disillusioned

A glass of water, a crucifix, and a piece of bread on a wood surface

Sacred practices for distracted minds

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Prince R. Rivers

Distraction is a spiritual dilemma. How do we train our minds on God?

Redeeming beauty

Posted on September 8, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

To cultivate beauty is to faithfully use our God-given imagination, express divine love and point toward the truth of God’s redemptive purpose for the world.

Joy: a faithful act in a fractured world

Posted on May 5, 2025 by Prince R. Rivers

In Scripture, joy comes not in the absence of struggle, but during it.

Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for Empowering Your Prophetic Voice

Posted on November 9, 2024 by Emily Lund

“Preaching and Social Issues: Tools and Tactics for Empowering Your Prophetic Voice” equips preachers to craft sermons that help congregations talk about topics of public concern based on strong ethical, biblical, and theological foundations as well as prudent sermonic strategies.

What are we doing in worship?

Posted on November 4, 2024 by Emily Lund

The director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship discusses 10 core convictions about worship that transcend denominational traditions, on this week’s episode of Leading and Thriving in the Church.