All Worship articles – Page 2
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Reviews
Journey to Bethlehem: When the Bible meets High School Musical
This Christmas musical fails to hit the right chords, says Tim Bechervaise
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Regular Columnists
I’ve heard sermons on depression that are spiritually abusive. We need to call it out
Preachers who’ve said depression is evidence of a ‘God-shaped hole’ need correcting, says Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn
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Magazine Features
Even the planets cry out
Digging deep into the fabric of creation reveals that we are all part of God’s glorious symphony, says Rob Townley
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Reviews
Josh Carter: My top 8 songs
The presenter of Premier Christian Radio’s weekday afternoon show shares his recommendations
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Opinion
Did you know Big Ben's chimes are calling the nation to prayer?
The lyrics written to accompany Big Ben's bongs are little known, even by Christians. When the worship leader Chip Kendall discovered the world's most famous clock was issuing an hourly call to prayer, he couldn't keep the news to himself. Here's what happened next
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Regular Columnists
Feeling constantly out of my depth leads me to lean on God even more
Learning to trust God - in leadership or in life - is an ongoing adventure, says Natalie Williams. You never feel ready, but God never fails
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Reviews
Amy Tan: My favourite 8 songs
Rev Amy Tan is one of the first Chinese-Malaysian woman to be ordained in the Church of England and is currently a curate at Gas Street Church, Birmingham. She previously worked as a professional musician in her home country of Malaysia
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Interviews
Jenn Johnson: ‘We’ve seen crazy things happen at Bethel’
Worship leader Jenn Johnson talks gold dust, grave sucking and supernatural healing with Megan Cornwell
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Regular Columnists
Is it ever appropriate for Christian music to contain swear words?
Rend Collective’s Chris Llewellyn has never released a song with profanity in. But neither will he condemn other artists who choose to use fruity language. Here, he explains why
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News Analysis
Why has a drag queen topped the Christian music chart?
Flamy Grant’s debut album, Bible Belt Baby has reached the number one spot on the iTunes Christian music chart. Derek Walker explains the backstory
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Opinion
There's power in the name of Jesus. So why do our worship songs ignore this?
There's a surprising flaw in some of the Church's most popular worship songs, says DB Ryen
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Reviews
Haydon Spenceley: My top 8 songs
The chaplain of Northampton Town Football Club and director of vocations and formation for the diocese of Peterborough shares his top tunes
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Opinion
No more songs please! Have we reached ‘Peak Worship’?
It’s Gloria in excess, says Jonty Langley. Worship leaders are reporting they’re overwhelmed with new songs to choose from. Could it be time for a moratorium on the release of new music?
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Opinion
It matters where our worship music comes from. Let’s think twice before singing Hillsong and Bethel
Singing songs from churches mired in abuse scandals or grappling with failures in leadership is financially supporting something that Christians should be opposed to, says Tom Read. We need to rely less on a fast-food diet of imported worship if the Church wants to be truly healthy
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Regular Columnists
Help! I’m a worship leader whose job is threatened by robots
I’ll be honest. Until now, I’ve felt a little smug about the rise of Artificial Intelligence. I know a lot of smart people are worried about the possibility of robots taking over the workforce and rendering us their slaves (or pets, depending on your level of optimism) ...
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Opinion
We urgently need to reach older adults with the gospel. I believe hymns can help
Pippa Cramer has always loved working with older people. But when she couldn’t find a way to share the gospel with them, she turned to their favourite hymns for help and inspiration
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Interviews
Rev Les Isaac & Jake Isaac: Faith, family and facing death
Street Pastors founder Rev Les Isaac OBE hit the headlines last year after his sermon at the parliamentary prayer breakfast prompted a string of cabinet resignations that led to Boris Johnson’s demise. He and his son, musician Jake Isaac, share their thoughts on the illness that put Les’ life at risk just months before, the impact of ministry on family life and the ongoing fight for racial justice
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Reviews
CalledOut Music: My top 8 songs
MOBO award-winning Samuel Nwachukwu, who performs under the pseudonym CalledOut Music, shares the songs on his playlist
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Regular Columnists
The Church is being damaged by scandals. Here’s 3 reasons why I still have hope
The relentless news of scandals and failures in the Church is breaking my heart. It can feel really hopeless - and then it becomes easy to slide into despair. I could easily write a column lamenting the fact that this institution we’re all part of is in ...
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Regular Columnists
Communion then and now
Traditions may have changed over the centuries, but wherever and whenever we eat the bread and drink the wine, we share fellowship together as one family – and with Jesus – says David Instone-Brewer