“I have been impacted heavily by several projects and research that I have done at some point in my IWS Journey. I’d say that the most impactful of them all is the continuous renewal and understanding that Jesus Christ is, in fact, our worship leader. Even though there is much to be done in preparing...Read More
“IWS is an extraordinary school led by extraordinary people. At a time when worship has unfortunately become a divisive issue for many churches, IWS offers a biblical, historical, and cultural path toward worship renewal. I have found the school’s approach to worship education to be a healthy balance of tradition and innovation, catholicity and contextualization,...Read More
“IWS has taught me to be intentional about the decisions I make as a worship leader. Is the Sunday service proclaiming God’s full story? What can I do to help the congregation celebrate all that God has done for them? Before IWS, my focus was about one service. However, now I look at the whole...Read More
“I consider my being at IWS for doctorate studies in worship as a dream at the peak of its fulfillment. I experience a lot of joy, a sense of belonging, and find so much inspiration in my class interactions with my professors and colleagues from diverse backgrounds, and all of those greatly enhanced my understanding...Read More
Three beloved senior staff members are transitioning to new jobs and ministries away from IWS during this semester: Sandy Dinkins (15 years), Mark Murray (13 years), and Susan Massey (7+ years).Read More
The summer edition of our alumni newsletter, with articles and updates from Alumni Director Kent Walters, President Jim Hart, Trustee Eric Bolger, and other faculty and alumniRead More
IWS Worship Webinars: Live Discussions with the Author The purpose of IWS webinars is to provide ongoing education, worship resources, and inspiration for worship planners and leaders. Each session included a presentation by the author of a recently published book followed by a discussion based on questions asked by the attendees. A series of four...Read More
