Exploring The Worship Spectrum
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Exploring The Worship Spectrum
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Author : Zondervan,
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2010-05-11
Exploring The Worship Spectrum written by Zondervan, and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-11 with Religion categories.
An exploration of what worship looks like from a biblical standpoint and why the topic of worship can be so contentious among Christians. Because worship is inherently theological--because it's a manifestation of humanity's response to God's holiness--it's important to take seriously how we worship and the roles it serves in personal displays of adoration and in community with other believers. Exploring the Worship Spectrum provides an overview, critique, and celebration of six prominent worship styles: Formal-Liturgical – represented by Paul Zahl Traditional Hymn-Based – represented by Harold Best Contemporary Music-Driven – represented by Joe Horness Charismatic – represented by Don Williams Blended – represented by Robert Webber Emerging – represented by Sally Morgenthaler This unique format allows those with a heart for worship to compare different perspectives and draw their own conclusions on what the Bible teaches. It allows readers to understand the various approaches to worship, carefully evaluate their strengths and weaknesses, and make personal choices without adopting a judgmental spirit. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Toward A Theology And Practice Of Missional Worship
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Author : Daniel Collison
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2009
Toward A Theology And Practice Of Missional Worship written by Daniel Collison and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009 with Church work categories.
It was the goal of this study to explore the role of evangelism in the context of corporate worship. It argues that evangelical churches in North America must rethink their current strategies for corporate worship in light of the Church's increasingly liminal position in society and missteps concerning the Worship Evangelism movement, and proposes a theology and practice for missional worship that is intrinsically tied to the mission of Jesus Christ. The first section focuses on the current profiles of worship in the American evangelical church. It compares key denominational and non-denominational statistics while specifically determining how worship contexts interact with mission. Also discussed is the relationship of generational identity to the expansion of worship styles and choices, the assessment of the Worship Evangelism movement and its statistical failure, key problems with embedded theology, and the impact of postmodernism on all aspects of worship design. The second section concentrates on the biblical and theological foundations of worship and mission in an effort to establish their collaborative relationship. It draws from Scripture and Christian tradition, and it proposes a theology for twenty-first-century missional worship. The third section addresses the critical concerns of defining context and establishing a clear worship mission. Integral to this work are four "framing" elements of missional worship to guide the whole process: a God Focus, a Kingdom Expression, a Community Experience, and a Future Vision. Statistics presented in this paper confirm that the "worship-driven" evangelism philosophy is ineffective in reaching the unchurched, but successful in attracting transfer Christians from neighboring churches not able to compete with expensive worship productions. In response to this failure, the study challenges churches to pursue a worship mission by refocusing key theological and philosophical rubrics. The project further suggests that evangelical churches move toward a theology and practice of missional worship by defining their mission, defining a specific worship mission, exploring the worship spectrum, and expanding their overall worship paradigm.
The People Of God
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Author : Paul Basden
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2009-08-01
The People Of God written by Paul Basden and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-08-01 with Religion categories.
The term Believers' Church refers to those who regard the church as the fellowship of regenerate followers of Jesus Christ. Membership in these churches is founded on a voluntary confession of Jesus as Lord. Each member has access to God in worship and prayer and accepts responsibility for carrying the gospel to the world. The Word of God serves as the final authority in all matters of faith and practice. Written by capable thinkers in the Believers' Church tradition, The People of God addresses key issues in the area of ecclesiology. The contributions represent a wide variety of mature theological reflection. Exploring these ecclesiological concerns from a theological, biblical, historical, and contemporary perspective, these essays reflect the unity and diversity of the Believers' Church heritage.
Worship By The Book
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Author : Rev. Mark Ashton
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2010-06-01
Worship By The Book written by Rev. Mark Ashton and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-06-01 with Religion categories.
“What is at stake is authenticity. . . . Sooner or later Christians tire of public meetings that are profoundly inauthentic, regardless of how well (or poorly) arranged, directed, performed. We long to meet, corporately, with the living and majestic God and to offer him the praise that is his due.”—D. A. CarsonWorship is a hot topic, but the ways that Christians from different traditions view it vary greatly. What is worship? More important, what does it look like in action, both in our corporate gatherings and in our daily lives? These concerns—the blending of principle and practice—are what Worship by the Book addresses.Cutting through cultural clichés, D. A. Carson, Mark Ashton, Kent Hughes, and Timothy Keller explore, respectively:· Worship Under the Word· Following in Cranmer’s Footsteps· Free Church Worship: The Challenge of Freedom· Reformed Worship in the Global City “This is not a comprehensive theology of worship,” writes Carson. “Still less is it a sociological analysis of current trends or a minister’s manual chockfull of ‘how to’ instructions.” Rather, this book offers pastors, other congregational leaders, and seminary students a thought-provoking biblical theology of worship, followed by a look at how three very different traditions of churchmanship might move from this theological base to a better understanding of corporate worship. Running the gamut from biblical theology to historical assessment all the way to sample service sheets, Worship by the Book shows how local churches in diverse traditions can foster corporate worship that is God-honoring, Word-revering, heartfelt, and historically and culturally informed.
Exploring Worship Third Edition
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Author : Bob Sorge
language : en
Publisher: Bob Sorge
Release Date : 2018-08-27
Exploring Worship Third Edition written by Bob Sorge and has been published by Bob Sorge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-08-27 with Religion categories.
EXPLORING WORSHIP is a 240-page textbook that gives worshipers a balanced theology of worship, and trains your worship team in the art of leading worship. This book covers all the bases, both devotional and practical. Equip them with one of the most comprehensive tools available today for worship leaders, musicians, songwriters, and singers. First written in 1986, Bob completely rewrote the book in 2018, producing this THIRD EDITION. This new edition is stronger than ever and relevant for today’s changing worship landscape. Used as a text internationally, Exploring Worship is a “must read” for worshipers. It lays a scriptural foundation for understanding what praise and worship really is, and then provides a practical framework for implementing praise and worship in the local church. This is one of the foremost worship texts used today by Bible Schools, Universities, and local church worship ministries.
Four Views On The Spectrum Of Evangelicalism
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Author : Kevin Bauder
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan Academic
Release Date : 2011-10-04
Four Views On The Spectrum Of Evangelicalism written by Kevin Bauder and has been published by Zondervan Academic this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-10-04 with Religion categories.
Understand the history, core values, and divisions as they've developed within the Evangelical Christian movement. Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalismcompares and contrasts four distinct positions on the current fundamentalist-evangelical spectrum. Each contributor offers their case for one of four primary views: Fundamentalism – defended by Kevin T. Bauder Conservative/confessional evangelicalism – defended by R. Albert Mohler Jr. Generic evangelicalism – defended by John G. Stackhouse Jr. Postconservative evangelicalism – defended by Roger E. Olson Each author explains and defends his position, which is critiqued by the other three authors. The Counterpoints series presents a comparison and critique of scholarly views on topics important to Christians that are both fair-minded and respectful of the biblical text. Each volume is a one-stop reference that allows readers to evaluate the different positions on a specific issue and form their own, educated opinion.
Exploring Worship
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Author : Fernando Arzola Jr.
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2011-03-23
Exploring Worship written by Fernando Arzola Jr. and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-03-23 with Religion categories.
How we worship determines what we believe. Prosper of Acquitane, a disciple of Augustine, once wrote "ut legem credendi lex statuat supplicandi," the law of prayer determines the law of belief. This is significant for it expresses that how we pray determines what we believe. Exploring Worship engages in a comparative study of Catholic, Evangelical, and Orthodox teachings on corporate worship and suggests classic practices that help deepen the understanding and experience of worship. This is significant in at least four ways. Theologically, it contributes to the important and continuing trialogue among Catholics, Evangelicals, and Orthodox. Historically, it highlights the integrative potential between these three groups, contrary to its history of distrust and outright animosity. Spiritually, many Christians are seeking a deeper devotional expression. Exploring Worship provides an examination of worship rooted in the rich history and traditions of the Church. Pedagogically, this will suggest practices that help deepen the understanding and experience of worship. Exploring Worship invites us to more critically, intentionally, and sympathetically reflect on the ways we worship and its place in our churches.
Worship Old And New
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Author : Robert E. Webber
language : en
Publisher: Zondervan
Release Date : 2009-12-15
Worship Old And New written by Robert E. Webber and has been published by Zondervan this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-12-15 with Religion categories.
A reexamination of the actual practice of worship that goes beyond the merely academic to provide a practical perspective through the eyes of the worship leader and the congregation. The most effective approach to worship is one that blends historical and traditional practices with contemporary elements. Worship Old and New is a scholarly, up-to-date, and thought-provoking resource for anyone serious about exploring worship and how to bring about a worship renewal in the church. Now reformatted and updated for an easier, more logical approach to worship theology, this revised edition is divided into four major sections, addressing: The biblical foundation of worship—found in the Old and New Testaments as well as the early Christian movement. The biblical theology of worship—how worship is an enactment of the Gospel. A brief history of worship—from ancient and medieval, to twentieth-century renewal. An overview of how worship is practiced—from content and structure, to the role of music and art. New information is incorporated into each section to give you a better grasp of the biblical themes of worship, a deeper understanding of Old Testament customs, and a solid grounding in modern-day renewal movements. This book is ideal for ministerial, classroom, and congregational settings.
Exploring Worship Anew
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Author : Pamela Ann Moeller
language : en
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Release Date : 2010-02-01
Exploring Worship Anew written by Pamela Ann Moeller and has been published by Wipf and Stock Publishers this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-02-01 with Religion categories.
In search of a way to worship that is relevant today and into the twenty-first century, Moeller proposes an approach based on the "great commandment" to love God and one's neighbor as oneself. With special attention to the time, space, sounds, sights, touches, and symbols that form the context of every worship service, she argues for a collaborative approach to the worship service in which the participants are involved from preparation to celebration. Illustrating this highly evocative, thoroughly feminist theology of worship is a sample service that pays particular attention to how the process and design of worship impact the experience of the worshipers.
Evangelicals Engaging Emergent
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Author : William Henard
language : en
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group
Release Date : 2009-05-01
Evangelicals Engaging Emergent written by William Henard and has been published by B&H Publishing Group this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-05-01 with Religion categories.
While plenty of books related to the conversations as well as controversies surrounding the emergent church have surfaced in recent years, no comprehensive evangelical assessment of the movement has been published until now. Evangelicals Engaging Emergent draws from a broad spectrum of conservative evangelicalism to serve as a clear, informative, fair, and respectful guide for those desiring to know what “emergent” means, why it originated, where the movement is going, what issues concern emergent believers, and where they sometimes go wrong theologically. Among the dozen contributors are Norman Geisler (“A Postmodern View of Scripture”), Darrell Bock (“Emergent/Emerging Christologies”), Ed Stetzer (“The Emergent/Emerging Church: A Missiological Perspective”), and Daniel Akin (“The Emerging Church and Ethical Choices: The Corinthian Matrix”).