The complete role and function of the Propers is under-appreciated by many Lutheran pastors, musicians and parishioners, and all will benefit from a deep dive into the purpose of these texts and melodies.
LCMS Worship Institute: S1Ep20. Creating New Liturgical Music for the Divine Service: You Can Do It! – Kile Smith
Join Grammy-nominated composer Kile Smith to look at introits, psalms, alleluias and canticles that he has composed for non-professionals to offer at weekly services.
LCMS Worship Institute: S1Ep17. Bach Teaches the Psalms – Matt Rivers
The church cantatas of Johann Sebastian Bach are a rich treasury of theological commentary.
LCMS Worship Institute: S1Ep15. The Altar Prayers for Pastors (and for You) – Christopher Nuttelman
The traditional prayers said by a pastor in between the parts of the liturgy are generally drawn from the Psalms. These portions of psalms, and their context, are instructive and serve to shed light on the significance of each part of the service.
LCMS Worship Institute: S1Ep13. Leading Psalmody from the Piano – Phillip Magness
This session will provide strategies for, and concrete examples of, leading psalms in various styles from the piano.
LCMS Worship Institute: S1Ep9. Digging Deeper into Book IV: A New Exodus, A New Song and the Messiah – Adam Hensley
Come dig deeper into the design and theology of Book IV of the Psalter with our keynote speaker, Rev. Dr. Adam Hensley.
LCMS Worship Institute: S1Ep5. Comfort in Suffering: How the Psalms Bring Consolation and Strength – Michael Frese
This session will explore how the Church Fathers and Fathers of the Reformation saw suffering and how they sought comfort in the Psalms.
LCMS Worship Institute: Introducing the LCMS Worship Institute Podcast!
This podcast brings home selected recordings of the presentations, workshops and services from LCMS Worship Institutes so the Church can get a taste of the experience, benefit from excellent teaching and look forward to future Institutes.
God’s Mission Here: S6Ep2. The House of God’s Word: Scripture, Prayer and Discipleship | Rev. Christopher Nuttelman
Hear about how God’s Word (especially the Psalms) forms our daily life of prayer and worship as disciples of Christ.
{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} Write This: Devotional Psalms
The Ladies welcome listener submissions in a new “Write This:” creative challenge, this time showcasing original psalms.