Best Practices For Adventist Worship

“I am not arguing that we avoid AI altogether, but I hope we will ask what we are trading for efficiency, and in particular, what opportunities to truly meet one another and God we may be missing in the rush to generate meaningful products and practices.”

Artificial Intelligence, Real Worship? — NAD Ministerial

In anticipation of the Gospel-Centered Preaching Conference, October 27–28, 2025, Best Practices for Adventist Worship interviewed Ty Gibson, a featured speaker at the event, on the heart of gospel-centered preaching.

Gospel-Centered Preaching: An Interview with Ty Gibson — NAD Ministerial In anticipation of the Gospel-Centered Preaching Conference , October 27–28, 2025, Best Practices for Adventist Worship interviewed Ty Gibson, a featured speaker at the event, on the heart of gospel-centered preaching.

How can Adventist worship leaders organize worship services that sustain what we believe?

The Aims of Adventist Worship — NAD Ministerial

Whether your congregation will have multiple gatherings or a single gathering, here are some ways we can embody a fuller story of Jesus’ dying and rising in our worship practices.

Embodying a Fuller Story — NAD Ministerial

“The only response that feels sane when we encounter the story of the gospel or the way God wants to recreate His Kingdom here is to create for ourselves, however imperfectly.”

Art, Faith, and Pastoral Ministry: A Conversation with Whitni Carlson from New Haven Seventh-day Adventist Church — NAD Ministerial

“May we never shy away from the bold fragrance of devotion that arises when worship meets artistry—because in that meeting place, we catch a clearer glimpse of the God who formed us to create and to love Him in every color, sound, and language.”

Worship as a Creative, Transformative Encounter: An Interview with Jillian Lawrence — NAD Ministerial

“Art can express the beauty, mystery, truth, and love of God in unique ways that resonate with searching, broken people and draw their hearts closer to Him.”

Art, Faith, and Adventist Mission: An Interview with Jonathan Walter — NAD Ministerial

“On a practical level, the Sabbath offers us the chance to recalibrate our attention—shifting it from the noise of daily life to the things that matter most. This shift doesn’t happen automatically; it requires intentional practices that help us learn to focus.”

Practice Looking Up — NAD Ministerial

“The story in and of Psalm 22 is a powerful testimony to the importance of using a variety of music (and arts in general) to hold space for different human experiences in their relationship with the divine—the pretty and the ugly, the hopeful and the desperate, the song of praise and the song of despair. All to God, and (note!) all to the congregation!”

A Song of Despair and Praise: Diverse Songbooks as a Space for Honest Engagement with God — NAD Ministerial “The story in and of Psalm 22 is a powerful testimony to the importance of using a variety of music (and arts in general) to hold space for different human experiences in their relationship with the divine—the pretty and the ugly, the hopeful and the desperate, the song of praise and the song

“Is it possible to escape the disenchanted and detached world of modernity without wandering after illusions in the desert? Can we find our way home to a place of divine dwelling? What images might orient the people of God in the shifting sands of contemporary culture? And how might these images inform Christian worship, whose task is to shape our imaginations toward God and His world?”

Worship in the Desert — NAD Ministerial “Is it possible to escape the disenchanted and detached world of modernity without wandering after illusions in the desert? Can we find our way home to a place of divine dwelling? What images might orient the people of God in the shifting sands of contemporary culture? And how might these images i...

"While the Bible does not explicitly use a window as a metaphor for worship, the connection between worship and transformed vision is pervasive. In addition to other metaphors for worship—e.g., worship as a sacrifice (Romans 12:1) or worship as a banquet/feast (Revelation 19:9)—I’d suggest that thinking of worship as a window can illuminate and clarify how we approach worship ministry."

Worship as a Window — NAD Ministerial "While the Bible does not explicitly use a window as a metaphor for worship, the connection between worship and transformed vision is pervasive. In addition to other metaphors for worship—e.g., worship as a sacrifice (Romans 12:1) or worship as a banquet/feast (Revelation 19:9)—I’d suggest tha...

Hymns have been an integral part of worship for centuries. Their enduring melodies and profound lyrics make them ideal for adaptation across a variety of musical styles. Here are five hymns that are easily adaptable, along with examples of how different artists have reimagined them.

5 Hymns That Are Easily Adaptable to Different Styles — NAD Ministerial Hymns have been an integral part of worship for centuries. Their enduring melodies and profound lyrics make them ideal for adaptation across a variety of musical styles. Here are five hymns that are easily adaptable, along with examples of how different artists have reimagined them.