Explore creative and appropriate registration ideas for hymn playing, solo organ music and choir accompaniment. To build a musically appropriate palate of sound for any piece, organists must understand how the musical texture, mood and construction of a piece of music will impact registration. This presentation will include musical excerpts and registration samples so that attendees will learn examples to apply to music they need to play in their own churches.

Bio:

Dr. Jinah Yoo Knapp studied organ at Seoul Arts High School, sacred music and organ at Yonsei University and received a doctorate in organ from the University of Iowa. She was formerly a professor of organ, organ literature and the history of church music at Keimyung University and later Yonsei University. Dr. Knapp was a laureate at the Albert Schweitzer Organ Competition and the John D. Rodland Church Music Competition, and she won honors at the St. Moritz (Switzerland) International Organ Competition. Dr. Knapp currently serves as director of music at Timothy Lutheran Church, St. Louis, Mo.

This session recording is from the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music held July 9–12, 2024 in Seward, Neb. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music-resources.

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes; lcms.org/worship.

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission.

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Come dig deeper into the design and theology of Book IV of the Psalter with our keynote speaker. Book IV’s two major sections (90–100 AND 101–106) begin with the Psalter’s only Psalm of Moses (90) and a Davidic triad of Psalms (101–103). We will explore the striking affinities between Psalms 93–100 and Moses’ Song of the Sea (EX. 15), and the 101–106 group’s shift of focus to “David,” as a Moses-like leader of the new exodus and leader of its New Song. The presentation briefly explores how these themes carry on into Book V (e.g., PSALMS 110, 145, 149).

Bio:

The Rev. Dr. Adam Hensley is associate professor of exegetical theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL), where he teaches Old Testament. He joined the faculty in 2023, having previously served as an assistant professor of theology at Concordia University Irvine (CUI), Irvine, Calif. (2012–2016), and lecturer in Old Testament at Australian Lutheran College (ALC) in North Adelaide, South Australia, Australia, a college of the University of Divinity (2017–2022), where he also served as dean of chapel. Ordained in 2000, Dr. Hensley has also served two Lutheran parishes in Australia as a parish pastor. His first call was as an associate pastor of Hamilton Lutheran Parish in Hamilton, Victoria (2001–2006), where he also served as chaplain to Good Shepherd College Secondary Campus (2001–2005) and as aged care chaplain to Eventide Lutheran Homes in Hamilton (2006). Before joining the faculty at ALC, Dr. Hensley also served a five-month interim ministry as parish pastor at Pilgrim Lutheran Church in Magill (2016). Dr. Hensley earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Biblical Studies from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (CSL) (2015), majoring in Old Testament and writing his dissertation on the relationship between the Davidic and pre-monarchic covenants in the Psalter. He holds a Graduate Diploma in Ministry (2000) and Bachelor of Theology (1998) from Luther Seminary (now ALC) in North Adelaide, and a Graduate Certificate in Theological Education from ALC (2018). Dr. Hensley is known internationally for his work on covenant theology in the Psalms and is currently working on a commentary on Psalms 101–150 for the Concordia Commentary Series, for which he also serves as Old Testament editor. He is the author of Covenant Relationships and the Editing of the Hebrew Psalter in The Library of Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Studies Series (London: Bloomsbury T&T Clark, 2018), and has also contributed several articles on the Psalms and other topics in biblical theology for scholarly journals including Logia, Journal of the Evangelical Theological Society, Journal for the Study of the Old Testament (JSOT) and Lutheran Theological Journal. Dr. Hensley is married to Joanna. They have six children: Samuel, Mary, John, Lucy, Thomas and Hannah.

This session recording is from the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music held July 9–12, 2024 in Seward, Neb. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music-resources.

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes; lcms.org/worship.

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

We continue to struggle with misunderstanding and debates over our understanding of worship, with terms like “liturgy” and “adiaphora” often thrown around without a clear sense of what they actually mean. Grime’s goal is to give the participants a clearer understanding of how our Lutheran theology is uniquely positioned to help us wade through this confusion. This presentation will be something of an unpacking of Thomas Winger’s chapter in the LSB Companion to the Services on “The Liturgy” (pp. 1–39).

Bio:

The Rev. Dr. Paul Grime joined the faculty of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), in the fall of 2007. He serves as dean of spiritual formation and dean of the chapel and teaches in the Pastoral Ministry and Missions Department. He is a native of northwest Ohio and attended Valparaiso University, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance and Church Music. The following year he completed a Master of Music in Organ Performance at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. His organ instructors were William Eifrig (Valparaiso) and David Mulburry (Cincinnati). In 1982, he matriculated to CTSFW, where he completed the Master of Divinity in 1986. He stayed on for one additional year, serving as acting kantor at Kramer Chapel, graduating with a Master of Sacred Theology in 1987. Following studies at CTSFW, Grime moved to Milwaukee where he began his doctoral studies at Marquette University. Concurrently, he received a call from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Allis, Wis., where he served from 1987 to 1996. He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies in 1994, writing his dissertation on the topic “The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Hymns of Martin Luther.” His doctoral advisor was Kenneth Hagen. In 1996, Grime accepted a call to serve as executive director for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Worship. During his 11 years in that capacity, he served as project director, first for the development of Hymnal Supplement 98 and then for Lutheran Service Book and all of its companion volumes, which were published in 2006 and 2007. He is married to Debra; they have two sons, Matthew and Nathan.

This session recording is from the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music held July 9–12, 2024 in Seward, Neb. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music-resources.

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes; lcms.org/worship

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Based on Paul Grime’s recent CPH publication, come explore ways of crafting one’s own simple but effective hymn introductions. Such simple, yet creative, introductions can assist in inspiring the congregation to join in singing the hymn with vigor and life.

Bio:

The Rev. Dr. Paul Grime joined the faculty of Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW), in the fall of 2007. He serves as dean of spiritual formation and dean of the chapel and teaches in the Pastoral Ministry and Missions Department. He is a native of northwest Ohio and attended Valparaiso University, graduating with a Bachelor of Music in Organ Performance and Church Music. The following year he completed a Master of Music in Organ Performance at the College-Conservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati. His organ instructors were William Eifrig (Valparaiso) and David Mulburry (Cincinnati). In 1982, he matriculated to CTSFW, where he completed the Master of Divinity in 1986. He stayed on for one additional year, serving as acting kantor at Kramer Chapel, graduating with a Master of Sacred Theology in 1987. Following studies at CTSFW, Grime moved to Milwaukee where he began his doctoral studies at Marquette University. Concurrently, he received a call from St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in West Allis, Wis., where he served from 1987 to 1996. He was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy in Religious Studies in 1994, writing his dissertation on the topic “The Doctrine of the Trinity in the Hymns of Martin Luther.” His doctoral advisor was Kenneth Hagen. In 1996, Grime accepted a call to serve as executive director for The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s Commission on Worship. During his 11 years in that capacity, he served as project director, first for the development of Hymnal Supplement 98 and then for Lutheran Service Book and all of its companion volumes, which were published in 2006 and 2007. He is married to Debra; they have two sons, Matthew and Nathan.

This session recording is from the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music held July 9–12, 2024 in Seward, Neb. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music-resources

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes ; lcms.org/worship

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

In 1523, Luther penned his Formula Missae, a revision of the medieval Latin mass for use in Lutheran churches. For at least two centuries following, Lutherans continued to celebrate the mass, as well as the daily office, in the Latin language. Lutheran composers, up to and including Bach, composed settings of Latin texts for use in worship alongside chant and polyphonic settings. This session aims to present an historical overview of how Lutherans followed — or didn’t follow — Luther’s Formula Missae, and also to provide an historical rationale for the renewed use of our Latin-language Lutheran heritage today.

Bio:

The Rev. Stefan Gramenz is a native of southern Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), Mequon, Wis., in 2014 and received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) in 2018. Following his graduation from seminary in 2018, he was ordained and installed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Christ the King in Pawling, N.Y. He has been involved with the Lutheran Missal Project since its inception.

This session recording is from the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music held July 9–12, 2024 in Seward, Neb. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music-resources.

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes; lcms.org/worship

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

In 1523, Luther penned his Formula Missae, a revision of the medieval Latin mass for use in Lutheran churches. For at least two centuries following, Lutherans continued to celebrate the mass, as well as the daily office, in the Latin language. Lutheran composers, up to and including Bach, composed settings of Latin texts for use in worship alongside chant and polyphonic settings. This session aims to present an historical overview of how Lutherans followed — or didn’t follow — Luther’s Formula Missae, and also to provide an historical rationale for the renewed use of our Latin-language Lutheran heritage today.

Bio:

The Rev. Stefan Gramenz is a native of southern Illinois. He received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from Concordia University Wisconsin (CUW), Mequon, Wis., in 2014 and received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) in 2018. Following his graduation from seminary in 2018, he was ordained and installed at the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Christ the King in Pawling, N.Y. He has been involved with the Lutheran Missal Project since its inception.

This session recording is from the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music held July 9–12, 2024 in Seward, Neb. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music-resources.

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes; lcms.org/worship

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

This session will explore how the Church Fathers and Fathers of the Reformation saw suffering and how they sought comfort in the Psalms. Attendees will walk away with a better awareness of God’s use of suffering and how the Psalms are a resource of comfort and endurance. The attendees will be able to use these resources for their own comfort and for the comfort of their flock.

Bio:

The Rev. Michael Frese graduated from Concordia University, Nebraska (CUNE), Seward, Neb., in 1997 (B.A.) and from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) in 2002 (M.Div.) and in 2004 (S.T.M.). He has served as parish pastor (sole pastor, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Adell, Wis.; associate pastor, Redeemer Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind.), military chaplain (active Army 2006–2013; Air National Guard 2013–present) and in the LCMS Office of the President in Church Relations (2022–present).

This session recording is from the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music held July 9–12, 2024 in Seward, Neb. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music-resources.

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes ; lcms.org/worship

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.

Even though the piano has more uniformity in sound than an organ with its many colors of stops, there are still many ways to create variety and draw out the meaning of the text when playing hymns on the piano. Whether you’re principally a pianist, or an organist who occasionally finds yourself at the piano, this session will provide you with various techniques to enliven your piano hymn accompaniment.

Bio:

Christopher Evatt has over 20 years of church music experience and is currently serving as director of parish music at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Edmond, Okla., where he oversees the traditional music program. He is principal organist and pianist, directs the choral and handbell ensembles and spearheaded the installation of a new 4-manual Walker organ in 2023. He regularly composes and improvises for services and has led Reformation Day chorale sings and music reading instructional sessions for the congregation. Dr. Evatt received his Doctor of Musical Arts from the Eastman School of Music and studied organ with John Ferguson, Judith Hancock and Malcolm Matthews.

This session recording is from the 2024 LCMS Institute on Liturgy, Preaching and Church Music held July 9–12, 2024 in Seward, Neb. For more information on the Institute, please visit https://resources.lcms.org/worship-planning/2024-institute-on-liturgy-preaching-and-church-music-resources.

Morning Prayer Venite from Lutheran Service Book © 2006 Concordia Publishing House. Used by permission. Setting by Paul Soulek.

The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod’s (LCMS) Worship ministry aims to nurture a culture of confessional faithfulness, artistic excellence and integrity in the presentation, distribution and reception of God’s life-giving gifts in Word and Sacraments. This ministry seeks to develop and deepen an understanding and love for the Lutheran heritage in Christian worship, and promotes the Lutheran Service Book as the core worship resource for the LCMS while also identifying and encouraging the many musical treasures and gifts that the Holy Spirit continues to pour upon the church. For more information: lcms.org/worship/institutes ; lcms.org/worship

Learn more about LCMS National Mission lcms.org/nationalmission

Not all the views expressed are necessarily those of the LCMS; please discuss any questions with your pastor.