by Robby McAlpine | Mar 31, 2016 | Charismatic Theology, Ecclesiology, Theological Studies, Worship
The morning began much like any other: the smell of fresh-brewed coffee, the sun peeking over the mountains to the east, the calm reflective time before the day began in earnest. Was he awake, or had he dozed off again? Which is another way of asking:...
by Able Baker | Jul 26, 2015 | Worship
Tonight I was moved to put Psalm 70 to music. I love this...
by Robby McAlpine | Jun 11, 2015 | Charismatic Theology, Theological Studies, Worship
The worship journey is a fascinating one, but not always for the reasons you might expect. Who knew that a desire to go deeper with God would inspire “wars”? Or that churches would feel compelled to create genre-specific musical ghettoes in order to cope?...
by Able Baker | May 18, 2015 | Worship
I’m a singer songwriter. There was a period in my life when I wrote a lot of songs. I also rewrote a lot of old Hymns. Now that I am a full time Pastor and father of 3 I don’t write much anymore. In this series I will be sharing with you some of the songs I have...
by Robby McAlpine | May 15, 2015 | Charismatic Theology, Christology, Ecclesiology, Pneumatology, Theological Studies, Worship
“Our computers work just fine. I’m a generous person, that’s all.” The Barista tossed her head as she laughed out loud at the quizzical expression on the Elder’s face, one lock from her dark mane of hair falling over her face to augment...
by Able Baker | May 5, 2015 | Worship
I’m a singer songwriter. There was a period in my life when I wrote a lot of songs. I also rewrote a lot of old Hymns. Now that I am a full time Pastor and father of 3 I don’t write much anymore. In this series I will be sharing with you some of the songs I have...
by Able Baker | May 1, 2015 | Worship
I’m a singer songwriter. There was a period in my life when I wrote a lot of songs. I also rewrote a lot of old Hymns. Now that I am a full time Pastor and father of 3 I don’t write much anymore. In this series I will be sharing with you some of the songs I have...
by Able Baker | Apr 30, 2015 | Worship
I’m a singer songwriter. There was a period in my life when I wrote a lot of songs. I also rewrote a lot of old Hymns. Now that I am a full time Pastor and father of 3 I don’t write much anymore. In this series I will be sharing with you some of the songs I have...
by Luke Geraty | Mar 6, 2015 | Ecclesiology, Theological Studies, Worship
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...
by Robby McAlpine | Jul 21, 2014 | Ecclesiology, Theological Studies, Worship
In any dysfunctional relationship, there are several roles that are enacted: the Perp, the Victim(s), and the Enabler(s). Since ministry is a relational theatre, it should come as no surprise that for every dysfunctional situation that can be encountered, there are...
by Robby McAlpine | Apr 23, 2014 | Charismatic Theology, Theological Studies, Worship
I’ve been thinking recently about a couple of things to do with worship: What happens when we worship? What is the role of the worship leader in light of that? The first question was suggested by a friend. As I considered how I’d answer, I realized that...
by Robby McAlpine | Apr 14, 2014 | Theological Studies, Worship
I once heard a conference speaker suggest that 85% of pastors think that church exists to “train disciples to evangelize”, while 85% of the congregation thinks that church exists to “meet my needs”. (Can you say: “cross-purposes”?)...
by Luke Geraty | Oct 22, 2013 | Charismatic Theology, Ecclesiology, Worship
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...
by Luke Geraty | Oct 2, 2013 | Worship
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...
by Luke Geraty | May 23, 2013 | Quotes, Worship
Consider the following: “Cosmic restoration—nothing less adequately describes God’s mission. In fact, God has committed himself not only to re-create his universe to its original, spectacular condition but also—as the Bible’s apocalyptic literature attempts to...
by Luke Geraty | Mar 24, 2013 | Cultural Engagement, Missional, Worship
I love what James K. A. Smith writes here: “I will argue that the postmodern church could do nothing better than be ancient, that the most powerful way to reach a postmodern world is by recovering tradition, and that the most effective means of discipleship is...
by Luke Geraty | Apr 11, 2012 | Ecclesiology, Worship
Saw this video at Canon Wired. I’ve found liturgy especially fascinating ever since I read through Simon Chan’s Liturgical Theology. I am especially interested in the tension between the spontaneity of the Charismatic Movement and the pre-planned...
by Luke Geraty | Mar 7, 2012 | Charismatic Theology, Counseling, Pneumatology, Prayer, Worship
This past Sunday I started teaching a new series called, “Baggage: Learning to Let Go.” We’re spending the month of March exploring how God frees us from our past as well as discussing how important it is to work through things that we carry around...
by Luke Geraty | Mar 1, 2012 | Biblical Theology, Pneumatology, Worship
Been having a lot of conversations about “worship” lately. Having grown up in many “charismatic” types of churches, “worship” has often been understood in relation to music, with most “revelation” about...
by Luke Geraty | Nov 21, 2011 | Devotionals, Worship
How important does the role of silence play in our corporate worship gatherings. Many of us have probably attended a church that was either fearful of silence and/or avoided it for the sake of keeping the attention of the “masses.” Many of us strongly...
