Keynote Speaker: John Witvliet
John
D. Witvliet is director of the Calvin Institute of Christian
Worship and Professor of Music and Worship at Calvin College and
Calvin Theological Seminary, respectively. He also teaches in
the Religion Department at Calvin College. His areas of interest
include the history of Christian worship, worship practices in
various denominations, biblical and systematic theology of
worship, the role of music and the arts in worship, choral music
and consulting with churches on worship renewal.
He is the author of The Biblical Psalms in Christian Worship: A Brief Introduction and Guide to Resources (Eerdmans, 2007), Worship Seeking Understanding: Windows into Christian Practice (Baker Academic, 2003), co-author of Proclaiming the Christmas Gospel: Ancient Sermons and Hymns for Contemporary Christian Inspiration (Baker, 2004), and co-editor of The Worship Sourcebook (Faith Alive Christian Resources, Baker Books, Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, 2004) and Worship in Medieval and Early Modern Europe: Change and Continuity in Religious Practice (University of Notre Dame Press, 2004).
Dr. Witvliet serves as editor for two series of books–the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Liturgical Studies Series (Eerdmans) and Vital Worship, Healthy Congregations (Alban Institute)–as well as co-editor, with Pearl Shangkuan, of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship Music Series (GIA). He is also the editor of A Child Shall Lead: Children in Worship (Choristers Guild, 1999).
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