In this third of four episodes, Jim discusses the intentionality behind IWS’s mission statement, the definitions of worship and Christian renewal, the value of Biblical, historical, and cultural grounding in renewal, the challenges of taking different cultural groundings into account within IWS’s context and the realities that many students face upon leaving the school. You...Read More
In this second installment of IWS President Jim Hart’s interview for the Provoked to Newness podcast, Jim talks about what it felt like to become president of IWS, special memories of Robert E. Webber (his friend and predecessor), Bob’s tendency to listen and ask questions, Bob’s influence in the lives of others, and his greatest...Read More
IWS President Jim hart was recently interviewed for the Provoked to Newness podcast. In this first of four episodes you can hear Jim talk about his academic and professional background, some big changes he’s experienced throughout his life, how he became involved with IWS, the school’s impact on him, and some of the experiences and...Read More
You are invited to attend the IWS Commencement on Sunday, June 17 at 5:00 PM. This ceremony is a service of worship including a celebration of the Lord’s Table. Dr. Christopher A. Hall will be the guest preacher. Dr. Hall is chancellor of Eastern University and dean of Palmer Theological Seminary. He is the author...Read More
Join us for inspiring and informative sessions on the ministry of worship. Main sessions will include modeling a variety of worship styles (traditional, contemporary, ancient), the use of media, great teaching and time for reflection. Workshop topics include: Using Technology to Our Advantage Employing Media Properly Designing Worship Services Building a Praise Team Theology of...Read More
IWS Bibliographer Dr. Mark Torgerson has updated the official IWS Bibliography for the June 2012 On-Campus Intensive. Download the June 2012 Bibliography.Read More
The IWS Choir will again participate in both Opening Convocation and Commencement. The choir, conducted by Dr. Dan Sharp, is open to everyone: both new and returning students and alumni. Update 31 May 2012: The Tuesday rehearsal has been pushed back to 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM. We will be singing: Sicut cervas of Palestrina...Read More
Friends, I’ve often thought when people describe the work of Christ, they stop short. How many times do we hear of his birth, death, and resurrection period, as though that is the end. Sometimes his Second Coming is included. There are two most significant days in between! His Ascension is core and Pentecost essential. So...Read More
In this issue: The Transformation of Lives (From the editor) · Reframing the Conversation (President's column) · Let Someone Else Praise You (Darrell Harris) · January seminar reflections · June worship seminar with Chris Hall · Faculty news · Alumni news · Alumni focus: Alan Brisco · Student focus: Jonathan Powers · Spiritual Formation Institute:...Read More
Denise comes to church wearing makeup to hide bruises from hands that had once been pledged to love and cherish her. Daniel comes wondering if anyone will notice scars from cosmetic surgery he hopes will slow his late Boomer life down. Jason comes resolving to find the strength to stop overeating. Ellen comes doubting whether...Read More
