Entries by jtiefel

A Liturgical Philosophy for Christian Worship

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Prof. James Tiefel documents the liturgical philosophy that shaped the liturgical materials included in Christian Worship: Hymnal. The resource will of interest to those who are curious to learn more about the overall rubric that guided decision-making by the WELS Hymnal Project Executive Committee.

The Purpose of Christian Worship

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This article is chapter one from the forthcoming Christian Worship: Foundations, a companion volume to the new WELS hymnal. This volume is a pastor’s manual that provides rationale for the services in the new hymnal. The chapter attached below was printed in the Spring 2020 issue of Wisconsin Lutheran Quarterly.

A View from Two

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Prof. James Tiefel reflects on having worked on two hymnal projects in WELS.