Emmaus

A timely word for this season in Christianity, given by Jonathan Martin at a Common Hymnal songwriting camp.

PodcastJonathan MartinMarch 28, 2019Jonathan Martin

The Chasm Between White Theology and Black Liberation

“It took me 10 years of following Jesus as a Black women to realize that my theology was whiter than snow.” (Brandi Miller)

Social ActivismBrandi MillerMarch 25, 2019Brandi Miller

The Liberal And Indiscriminate Gift Of The Spirit

“We tend to think the 'WTF?!' reactions to Pentecost are to do with the crazy manifestations. The Old Testament and the ministry of Jesus are full of supernatural encounters. That is the very reason they were in the room waiting in the first place. What prompts the 'WTF?!' in the room is far more to do with the undeserving and unqualified people who are receiving it.” (David Gate)

Devotional, IdeaDavid GateMarch 20, 2019David Gate

The Book Of Common Prayer

"We were backstage at a massive event a few years ago. I was about to lead worship for around 3,500 people in the room, and another 100,000 people watching online ..." (Aaron Keyes)

LiturgyAaron KeyesMarch 17, 2019Aaron Keyes

Unproduced

“We live in a consumer society, in a culture of big, loud, and fast brands, where production and performance rule. It is very tempting to want to harness these elements of cultural influence to accomplish the work of God.” (Malcolm du Plessis)

IdeaMalcolm du PlessisMarch 17, 2019Malcolm du Plessis

Every Tribe, Every Tongue

"As I’ve led worship in foreign cultures, I’ve had the privilige of hearing some of the indigenous worship songs that are being written in these nations." (Aaron Keyes)

Worship Leading, IdeaAaron KeyesMarch 8, 2019Aaron Keyes

A Black Face In An Evangelical Space

“There are very clear lines drawn for a Black person in White evangelical spaces that are not often addressed.” (Sanchez Fair)

Social ActivismSanchez FairMarch 7, 2019Sanchez Fair

Beyond The Seamless Worship Set

“Might it be time to re-evaluate the seamless worship set?” (Malcolm du Plessis)

Worship Leading, LiturgyMalcolm du PlessisMarch 4, 2019Malcolm du Plessis

Salt

“‘I’m not a songwriter.’ I’ve said these words a lot in the last few years.” (Ryan James Carr)

InstrumentalCommon HymnalFebruary 18, 2019Ryan James Carr

Confidence To Enter The Holy Place

"During a cursory read-through of the book of Hebrews, I stumbled on the phrase, "we have confidence to enter the most holy place by the blood of Jesus", and I was stopped in my tracks." (Malcolm du Plessis)

Worship LeadingMalcolm du PlessisFebruary 9, 2019Malcolm du Plessis

1 Giant Leap

One of our most popular blogs is “Decolonizing The Worship Movement.” Sadly, there is not much happening in Christianity that dignifies the worship of the nations. 1 Giant Leap is NOT a Christian project, but it celebrates cultural diversity beautifully by fusing music, words, sounds, rhythms and images from 20 countries. Hopefully it can inspire vision in some of us for what could happen in the kingdom of God.

DocumentaryCommon HymnalFebruary 7, 2019Malcolm du Plessis