The What, Why, and Who Behind the How of Our Worship

Learn a framework for thinking through the theology of our gathered worship practices and how to apply it. 3 webinars starting 26th Feb, 2026.

Description

We will take a look at our gathered worship practices, especially from a Baptist perspective, with a focus on Christ's threefold ministry of being our prophet, priest, and king. We will discuss a framework for thinking through our specific practices—scripture reading, benediction, communion, baptism, sung worship, giving or hearing a sermon, intercession, and communal discernment—to see how they either proclaim or participate in Christ's own ministry.

Sessions

Webinar 1: 26h Feb, 10am, 2026.
Webinar 2: 5th March 10am, 2026. 
Webinar 3: 12th March, 10am, 2026. 
 
Presenter 

Dr Christa McKirland is a lecturer in systematic theology at Carey Baptist College. With degrees in philosophy, bible exposition, and systematic theology, she enjoys bringing these disciplines together in order to speak into what it means to flourish. Ultimately, to be a flourishing human is bound to God’s personal presence and thus her doctoral work focused on the concept of fundamental need and how human beings are uniquely suited to need God in a particular way. Christa is the Executive Director of Logia International, an organisation that encourages women to pursue postgraduate divinity education for the sake of the academy and church. Logia seeks to highlight the excellence of women who are already established in their fields, while also developing the next generation of scholars who will lead the way in theology, philosophy of religion, and biblical studies.

Additional Information 

Group viewing? 
Our webinars cost the same no matter how many people you have watching together or if you watch alone. If you will be watching with a group, we’d love you to consider the additional group viewing payment option at the checkout that doubles the price. If you choose to do this: thank you! 

Webinar recordings and additional resources
A few days after each webinar a link to the recording will be provided as well as any additional resources that may be included such as readings and website links. 

Post-purchase emails
After purchasing this online resource, you will receive three lots of automated emails. Firstly, from our administration system confirming payment etc. Secondly, from Stripe who process the credit card payment. Thirdly, approximately 20 minutes later you will receive webinar access emails with a unique link/token to access each webinar, e.g., a series of 4 webinars will have 4 separate emails – you don’t need to keep track of these webinar emails as the day before each webinar, and half an hour before each webinar starts, you will receive an automated email with your unique access link/token to click through to access each webinar. These access links/tokens can only be used on one device at a time. You can access the webinar room at any time before the official start time in order to test your device – you will be taken to a webinar waiting room. If you leave the waiting room or webinar and have difficulty regaining access, please ensure you close the original web browser tab or window before clicking the webinar access link/token in the email. 

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