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Samford's Center for Worship and the Arts
United States
Приєднався 7 січ 2014
Equipping congregations to engage intergenerational and artistic worship practices that glorify God, honor Christ, and join the transformative work of the Spirit in the world.
Mission House Discusses Songwriting with Your Friends
This summer, we were excited to welcome Mission House to Samford as our guest artists at Animate, where we had the chance to sit down with them to discuss their ministry. In this video, Taylor Leonhardt and Jess Ray offer valuable insights on collaborating in songwriting with friends, even across state lines and diverse perspectives, while maintaining strong friendships. Watch now. Learn more at www.samford.edu/worship-arts/
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Psalm 23 movement prayer with Sarah Smoot
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In this video, Reverend Sarah Smoot invites viewers to experience Psalm 23 through a unique movement prayer. She emphasizes the power of the Psalms as ancient prayers that connect us to God, highlighting how Jesus himself prayed these words. By engaging our bodies in prayer, we can deepen our spiritual experience and connect more fully with the text. Reverend Smoot focuses on key phrases from P...
Mission House Discusses Simplicity in Worship
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This summer, we were thrilled to host Mission House as our guest artist at Animate, where we had the opportunity to sit down with them and hear the heart behind their unique calling. In this video, Taylor Leonhardt and Jess Ray from "Mission House" share insights on the importance of simplicity in worship, highlighting the freedom that comes from focusing on the core purpose of leading God's pe...
Dr. Emily Andrews Shares the Heart Behind Animate
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We believe that young people possess unique, God-given talents that are intended to serve and uplift the church! Our mission each summer with Animate is to empower teenagers by inviting Samford students, faculty, staff, and nationwide experts to help middle and high school students discover their gifts. Learn more from Dr. Emily Andrews about the heart behind Animate in our latest video. Animat...
Encouraging Teenagers to Engage in Artistic Practices
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In this video, 2024 Animate visual artist, Jocelyn Mathewes, discusses the importance of hands-on artistic activities for teenagers to encourage creativity, critical thinking, problem solving, processing, and WORSHIP. "If you know how to worship in one medium, it can very easily translate to another medium; You just have to find the connection point.” Jocelyn Mathewes is a mixed-media interdisc...
The Heart and Inspiration Behind the Art of Jocelyn Mathewes
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Jocelyn Mathewes, our featured visual artist for Animate 2024, shares a bit of her testimony and how that shapes the art she creates. Don't miss your opportunity to view recent works by Jocelyn Mathewes, on display through September 26, 2024, as a part of the "Filtered Through" exhibition, presented in collaboration with the Samford Art Gallery. Jocelyn Mathewes is a mixed-media interdisciplina...
Visual artist Jocelyn Mathewes discusses her cyanotype artwork, "Para(site)dise"
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Jocelyn Mathewes, the featured visual artist for Animate 2024, elaborates on her cyanotype artwork titled "Para(site)dise." This piece, along with other new and recent creations by Mathewes, is part of the "Filtered Through" exhibition, presented in collaboration with the Samford Center for Worship and the Arts and the Samford Art Gallery. Jocelyn Mathewes is a mixed-media interdisciplinary art...
CWA Online Certificates - Bobby Smith
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Is this your year to take that next step to grow as a worship leader? The Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford has TWO Online Certificates available - Worship Leadership AND Music Fundamentals for Worship! Registration is open NOW for courses that begin August 20! Link in bio for all the info and registration. Biblically sound education for worship leaders...designed with the local church...
Legacy Leaders: Mark Cottingham
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Legacy Leaders, presented by the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University, is an opportunity for those serving in the worship ministry to gain wisdom from seasoned professionals in their field. In this inaugural episode, hear from Jonathan Rodgers, a faculty fellow at the Center for Worship and the Arts, and Mark Cottingham, the recently retired Minister of Music from Johnson Ferry...
ANIMATE: The Psalms 2024 Highlight Video
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Animate is Samford's Center for Worship and the Arts original summer camp in worship and the arts for teenagers and their adult mentors that takes place on the campus of Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Enjoy this recap from June 24-28, 2024, Animate: The Psalms.
What are Some Current Songwriting Thematic Gaps in the Church?
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There seems to be a continuous surge in new songs being written for the Church right now. What are some key topics and themes that today's songwriters should address? Artist, songwriter, and worship leader Meredith Andrews explores these questions in our latest video resource. Learn more at www.samford.edu/worship-arts/.
Hope for the future of the Church
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Imagine the church faithfully worshipping a decade from now. What gives you the most hope? Our team had a recent conversation with Meredith Andrews about the future of a thriving worshiping Church in this latest video from the Center for Worship and the Arts at Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama. Learn more at www.samford.edu/worship-arts/.
What advice would you give to young aspiring worship leaders?
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In this brief video, Christian music artist, songwriter, and worship leader, Meredith Andrews, shares wise counsel for young people pursuing a career path in worship and ministry - touching on celebrity culture, service, and what she believes are essential elements for success, sustainability, and longevity. Learn more at www.samford.edu/worship-arts/
How do you define success as a worship leader?
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Meredith Andrews sat down with the CWA team at Samford to share a bit from her own journey as a worship leader in the local church. In this 3-minute video, Meredith talks about how she defines success as a worship leader, and how she balances personal, private worship with leading public, corporate worship. Learn more at www.samford.edu/worship-arts/
How to prepare spiritually and physically to lead worship; How to combat burnout in ministry
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Meredith Andrews sat down with the CWA team a week before releasing her eighth studio album, Heaven's Frequency, to share wisdom she's learned through her years of serving in worship ministry. Here she discusses spiritual and physical preparation for worship leaders as well as strategies to prevent burnout and enjoy peace with Jesus even in the busiest ministry seasons. Take a pause with us and...
How to remain faithful where God has placed you; How to write songs for your church
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How to remain faithful where God has placed you; How to write songs for your church
How to give non-musicians a voice in worship
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How to give non-musicians a voice in worship
Shepherding your Congregation through Spoken Transitions
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Shepherding your Congregation through Spoken Transitions
What is the role of scripture in worship planning?
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What is the role of scripture in worship planning?
Why should we care about the tradition of the church?
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Why should we care about the tradition of the church?
What is the role of artists in Gospel-centered worship?
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What is the role of artists in Gospel-centered worship?
What does it mean to be a Gospel-centered worship leader?
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What does it mean to be a Gospel-centered worship leader?
What would you say to a young person who is an aspiring worship pastor?
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What would you say to a young person who is an aspiring worship pastor?
What if we have a gift but don't know what to do with it?
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What if we have a gift but don't know what to do with it?
Animate Promo 2024 - Samford Center for Worship and the Arts
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Animate Promo 2024 - Samford Center for Worship and the Arts
How can parents and teachers help teenagers grow as lifelong worshippers?
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How can parents and teachers help teenagers grow as lifelong worshippers?
How to incorporate the violin in a worship setting
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How to incorporate the violin in a worship setting