Resources
Webinars
“The Worship Architect: What’s Happening in Worship? Why Does it Matter? How Do We Plan Worship as a Result?”
Produced by Wesley Seminary at Indiana Wesleyan University
Podcasts
- April 2022: Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies – Interview with Constance Cherry on The Worship Architect, Second Edition – Listen Online
- October 2020: Interview with Theology in Motion podcast – Apple Podcasts – Spotify – iHeartRadio
- January 2019: Voices United Podcast – Interview with Constance Cherry – Listen Online
- March 2014: Threshing Floor Podcast 012: Worship Design with Dr. Constance Cherry – Listen Online
Videos
“Hymns In Christian Worship”
March 2022
Worship Quest Ministries
“Passive vs. Participative Worship”
Next Level Worship International
Watch video here (Constance starts at 29:30 in the video)
“Worship Webinar: Constance Cherry”
The Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies
“The Bible in Worship: Deep Engagement with Scripture in a Culture of Low Biblical Literacy”
2019 Calvin Symposium on Worship
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Interview with Dr. Constance Cherry
Next Level Worship
“Revelation and Response in Worship and Song Writing”
Presented for the Worship and Song Writing Institute at Asbury Theological Seminary
Worship Seminar 2017 in Hong Kong
Sponsored by Alpha & Omega. Produced by Creation TV, a Christian television network in Hong Kong
Articles
“Rebuild the Altar First: Starting in the Right Place” – Firebrand – May 10, 2022
“Jesus: Our Role Model For Worship” – WorshipLeader.com – May 4, 2020
“Seven Tips for Engaging with Live-Streamed Worship” – Ministry Matters – April 21, 2020
“Worshiping Like Jesus: Remotely” – Ministry Matters – April 7, 2020
“Shaping Worship during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Reviving Wesleyan Discipleship at Grant United Methodist Church, Fairmount, Indiana” – Calvin Institute of Christian Worship – April 6, 2020 – By Constance Cherry and Joan Huyser-Honig
“Constance Cherry on Competing Metaphors for Worship” – Calvin Institute of Christian Worship – February 15, 2019 – By Constance Cherry and Joan Huyser-Honig
“Constance Cherry on Small Church Worship and Identity” – Calvin Institute of Christian Worship – February 15, 2019 – By Constance Cherry and Joan Huyser-Honig
“Return of the Folk: Shifting From Professional Programs to Participatory Worship” – Worship Leader Magazine – July/August 2010
“Consider the Ramifications” – Worship Leader Magazine – September 2000
“My House Shall Be Called a House of…Announcements” – Church Music Workshop, Abingdon Publications – January-April 2005
“Beyond Blended Worship: Getting Back to Convergence Worship” – Worship Arts – November/December 2002
“What Your House of Worship is Saying: An Introduction to Sacred Space as a Means of Grace” – Worship Leader Magazine – July/August 2000
“Blended Worship” – Reformed Worship – March 2000
Check out my chapter in this festschrift for Robert E. Webber: “Merging Tradition and Innovation in the Life of the Church: Moving From Style to Encountering God in Worship” in The Conviction of Things Not Seen: Worship and Ministry in the 21st Century, ed. Todd E. Johnson; Brazos Press (a division of Baker Publishing Group), Grand Rapids, Michigan(2002)
Musical Compositions
The Contemporary Psalter
The Contemporary Psalter is a collection of ten psalm “antiphons” (short, repeated psalm phrases sung by the congregation intermittent with the reading of the psalm verses). These antiphons are very lyrical, beautiful, and simple—easy and meaningful for any congregation to be able to sing immediately. Each antiphon in The Contemporary Psalter comes “bulletin ready” including the antiphon and the text of the psalm. All you have to do is paste it directly into your worship bulletin or scan for video projection on a screen. Piano accompaniment is provided for all ten antiphons, and some have optional solo instrumentation to add a little color!
“As a worship service designer, I find that The Contemporary Psalter is a useful resource for various worship settings. The singable and easy to learn response melodies enrich the unison or responsive Psalm readings.” – Edna Grenz, Minister of Worship, First Baptist Church, Vancouver, BC Canada
Cost: $15.00 + $2.50 S&H
We Are Christ’s Body
Enjoy a free download of the hymn, “We Are Christ’s Body.” Words and music by Constance Cherry.
Incarnate Son from Heaven
Enjoy a free download of the hymn, “Incarnate Son from Heaven.” Words and music by Constance Cherry.
Hymnography of My Texts
Solo Collection
Proclaim New Hope (solo author collection of my original hymn texts)
Hope Publishing Company (2001)
Individual Hymns in Publication
The Hymnary
Calvin Institute and Christian Ethereal Library (2008)
Eight original hymn texts included
“Christ, We Come with Joy and Gladness” published in the following hymnals:
Worship and Song, Abingdon Press
Celebrating Grace: Hymnal for Baptist Worship, Mercer University Press (2010)
Supplement 99, Hope Publishing Company (1999)
“Your Servant Comes This Hour” published in the following hymnals:
Worship and Rejoice, Hope Publishing Company (2001)
Supplement 99, Hope Publishing Company (1999)
“When Will People Cease Their Fighting” published in the following hymnals:
Worship and Rejoice, Hope Publishing Company, 2001
Voices United, The United Church of Canada, 1996
The Covenant Hymnal, Covenant Publications, 1996
Chalice Hymnal, Chalice Press, 1995
The Presbyterian Hymnal, Westminster/John Knox Press, 1990
“God Hears the Children Crying”
Supplement 99, Hope Publishing Company (1999)
“Proclaim New Hope Through Christ, Our Lord” published in:
Holding in Trust: Hymns of the Hymn Society (1992)
Hymns: A Congregational Study by James R. Sydnor, Hope Publishing Company (1983)
The Hymn: A Journal of Congregational Song, The Hymn Society in the United States and Canada (October, 1982).
Recommended Websites
There are so many great websites that provide excellent resources for worship renewal. Here are just a few to check out!
Calvin Institute of Christian Worship
Global Forum on Arts and Christian Faith
