Indiana Wesleyan University’s Rev. Constance Cherry, professor of Christian worship & pastoral ministry, presented at several sessions at the Calvin Symposium on Worship at Calvin College and Seminary.
The symposium, which took place on Jan. 24-26 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a three-day event sponsored by the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and the Center for Excellence in Preaching. According to its website, the conference brings together people from around the world for a time of fellowship, worship, and learning together, seeking to develop their gifts, encourage each other and renew their commitment to the full ministry of the church.
Throughout the duration of the symposium, Cherry participated on two panels and presented at two workshops. She spoke on a variety of topics including the importance of balance in the repertoire of congregational song in a local church, time in worship, biblical illiteracy and worship, and the importance of writing songs in conversation with scholars.
“This event provides the real sense that worship can be unified in Christian purpose yet look very differently from place to place,” said Cherry “Unity transcends differences. The genuine appreciation for worship of all types is very encouraging.”
Cherry began teaching at IWU in 2004. She is a published author, composer and hymnist. Her areas of expertise include Christian worship, music in worship and liturgy, and congregational song.
For more information on the IWU School of Theology and Ministry, visit www.indwes.edu/undergraduate/school-of-theology-and-ministry/.