Dr. Donna Hawk-Reinhard, one of two professors teaching the DWS 704 course on the Sacred Actions and Ministry of Worship, preached on the Holy Name of Jesus at the January 2018 Opening Convocation.Read More
IWS founding faculty member Dr. Constance Cherry's book "The Special Service Worship Architect: Blueprints for Weddings, Funerals, Baptisms, Holy Communion, and Other Occasions" has just been released in Korean.Read More
Chaplain Darrell Harris, working with Associate Chaplain Nancy Nethercott (D.W.S., ’06) and Guest Chaplain Dan Wilt, presented “Living the Language of Worship” in the January 2017 morning chapels. The series examined the six “untranslated” words of biblical worship: Hallelujah, Abba, Hosanna, Selah, Maranatha, and Amen. Each day’s talk (and scripture presentation, if we recorded it)...Read More
The preparatory season of Advent helps put the nativity of Jesus into the context of his death, resurrection, and ascension. This devotional guide includes an Old Testament prophecy and a fulfillment of that prophecy, with additional explanation and commentary each day.Read More
D.W.S. Professor Dr. Dan Sharp is sharing his Advent devotional guide with the IWS community. An all-new all-digital format provides daily spiritual reflections through Epiphany—January 6. Check it out!Read More
IWS Professor Dr. Emily Vermilya, preaches on faith and the difficult words of Jesus Christ at the June 2015 Opening Convocation service. Readings: Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63 2 Corinthians 4:1-12 John 6:60-69Read More
I have prepared a daily devotional guide for use during the season of Lent. This year’s guide contains all new material, and references John Bunyan’s classic allegory The Pilgrim’s Progress. You can learn more about the book and purchase it at the website of the First Presbyterian Church of Orlando.Read More
Professor Jeff Barker (DWS 702) preaches on the healing of 10 lepers at the January 2015 Opening Convocation. 2 Kings 5 Psalm 146 I Peter 2:1-10a Luke 17:11-19 Opening Convocation Bulletin Embedded Audio-Only Player: (Download link)Read More
One of the ways we observe the holy season of Advent, preparing for the birth of Jesus, is by taking time each day to be with God. I have written an Advent devotional guide to use daily during the season to remind you that Emmanuel means “God with us.” You can learn more about the...Read More
Dr. Bolger has served on the MWS faculty since the program began in 2002. He is an alumnus of the Alpha Class, and also served a three year term as Academic Dean. “I have had the tremendous benefit of experiencing IWS both as a student and as a faculty member. As a student in the...Read More
Jack Van Marion: IWS is a shot in the arm for all who wish to flourish in worship leadership and in being God's agents of renewal in their ministry setting.Read More
