Boomer WestinReflections on Music, Worship, and Spiritual FormationTake My Life, and Let It Be: A ReflectionTake My Life, and Let It Be was written by Frances Ridley Havergal in 1874. She wrote the hymn after visiting some people and she met and…Feb 6, 2019Feb 6, 2019
Boomer WestinReflections on Music, Worship, and Spiritual FormationMake a Joyful Noise: Congregational SingingCongregational singing has been around since the early days of the church and even before. Through scripture, we are encouraged to come…Jan 18, 2019Jan 18, 2019
Boomer WestinReflections on Music, Worship, and Spiritual FormationDrama of The Gospel: The Use of the Theatrical Arts in WorshipAt its core, The Gospel is a story. It has acts, heroes, villains, a climax, and a resolution. There is a natural drama to Christ’s…Aug 12, 2018Aug 12, 2018
Boomer WestinReflections on Music, Worship, and Spiritual FormationFrom the Inside Out: Private Devotion/Public WorshipIn ministry, the ideas and execution of private devotion time and public worship, can and do become greatly confused with each other. I…Jan 19, 20184Jan 19, 20184
Boomer WestinReflections on Music, Worship, and Spiritual FormationTrying to Go it Alone: Practicing Spiritual Disciplines in MinistryMinistry is not only God’s calling upon your life, but a great blessing as well. Whether vocational, bi-vocational, or by volunteering, we…Jan 12, 20183Jan 12, 20183
Boomer WestinReflections on Music, Worship, and Spiritual FormationTell it to the Masses: Discipleship and Formation through Advent and ChristmasChristmas, in modern times, can be viewed as a series of comings and goings. Family comes over or you go to them. People go to and from…Dec 22, 20174Dec 22, 20174