John D. Witvliet

Dr. John D. Witvliet serves as senior scholar and program advisor for missional initiatives and professor of theology, worship and the arts at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to joining the Belmont faculty in June 2025, he served for 28 years as the founding director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship and professor at Calvin University and Calvin Theological Seminary.

Last Updated: June 11, 2025

Resources by John D. Witvliet

Sharing in Christ’s Treasures and Gifts

Gifts from God Knowledge Worship

April 30, 2025

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Preaching Culture

Discipline Listening Preaching

February 13, 2023

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Beholding God’s Power and Glory

God's Glory God's Power Worship

November 9, 2022

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Celebrating the Prince of Peace

Christ the King Sunday Prince of Peace Reign of Christ

August 22, 2022

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God-Active Verbs and Biblical Imperatives in Worship

Agency Commandments God's Work Holy Spirit's Work Obedience to God

May 10, 2022

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Internal and External Worship

Authentic God's Will Sacrifice Saint Augustine of Hippo Worship

February 7, 2022

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The Lenten Practice of Entrusting

Confession Lent Trust

November 1, 2021

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Embracing Mystery and Receiving Wonder

Lord's Supper Mystery Wonder

August 9, 2021

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Engaging Scripture in Worship

Discipline Leading Worship Scripture Reading

May 18, 2021

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Shifting Preference Talk and Rule Talk to Wisdom Talk

Culture Language Wisdom Worship

February 8, 2021

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