Experiencing God in Worship: Perspectives on the Future of Worship in the Church from Today's Most Prominent Leaders

Author: Michael D. Warden Length: 192 Edition: Hardcover Publisher: Group Publishing

About Experiencing God in Worship: Experience God in Worship. In the heart of every pastor and worship leader is the desire to see people draw close to God...to truly experience his presence in their lives. Not surprisingly, that's why many people come to church, too. They want to come together with other Christians to learn more about God and experience his reality. It is no wonder, then, that worship is such an important part of every church service. Even though worship is so important, it is often a struggle to keep it from becoming routine. For many in the church, there is no deep experience involved (or expected) and consequently, there is no lifechange. The big question is this: How can our church services better facilitate meaningful and life-changing experiences with God? It is a question that pastors and worship leaders struggle with every week. A question that transcends denominations and traditionsimpacting not only the present but also challenging our churches as we enter the next millennium. This book brings together perspectives on the future of worship from some of the most respected worship leaders, pastors, and influences in the church. By exploring this broad range of worship styles, pastors and worship leaders will discover fresh and innovative approaches. They will find ideas that will inspire and motivate them. The worship models may be from different traditions, but they deliver insights that will help you achieve your ultimate goal of people Experiencing God in Worship. More on Experiencing God in Worship: Discover worship models in thriving, changing churches... from some of the mostrespected leaders in Christianity.These colorful, honest thoughts on worship from the top leaders in Christianity promise to get you thinking. Get you exploring. Get you worshipping in very new and very old ways. Explore worship models with... *Dr. Jack W. Hayford...as the offers a model of spirit-filled, expressive worship. *Dr. Gary M. Burge...as he shares his pilgrimage from charismatic to evangelical to liturgical forms of worship. *George Barna...as he explores worship in the next millennium. *Dr. Robert Webber...as he discusses combined worship with Boomers, Busters, and other generations. *Dr. Richard Allen Farmer...as he paints a picture of worship in the African-American church. *Kim Hill...as she explores the role of contemporary music in worship. *John S. Miller...as he discusses worship with and for Gen Xers. *Dr. Bruce H. Leafblad...as he details a biblical model for evangelical worship, and *Dr. Leonard Sweet...as he examines worship in the postmodern world. Find out what thriving churches are doing, and what changes they're planning, and how your church can make worship a joyful celebration all year long! Whether your church is charismatic, evangelical, African-American, liturgical, contemporary or something in-between, you'll gain insight into current trends, lasting

traditions, and more. Discover how to create worship models for every generation...and still allow each group to joyfully worship God through music, tradition, and more. Explore the most innovative ways to worship God...from the past and into the new millennium. Experience God in Worship. Description of Experiencing God in Worship: Discover the look of worship in the 21st century! Find out what thriving churches are doing, what changes they're planning and how your church can make worship a joyful celebration all year long! You'll hear from nationally recognized authorities like George Barna, Gary M. Burge, Richard Allen Farmer, Jack W. Hayford, Kim Hill, Bruce H. Leafblad, John S. Miller, Leonard Sweet and Robert Webber. Whether your church is evangelical, African-American, liturgical, charismatic, contemporary or something inbetween, you'll gain insight into current trends, lasting traditions and more. Essential reading for every pastor and worship leader. Information on Experiencing God in Worship from the publisher: In the heart of every pastor and worship leader is the desire to see people draw close to God, to truly experience his presence in their lives. Not surprisingly, that's why many people come to church, too. They want to come together with other Christians to learn more about God and experience his reality. It is no wonder, then, that worship is such an important part of every church service.Even though worship is so important, it is often a struggle to keep it from becoming routine. For many in the church, there is no deep experience involved (or expected!) and consequently, there is no life-change. The big question is this: How can our church services better facilitate meaningful and life-changing experiences with God? It is a question that pastors and worship leaders struggle with every week. A question that transcends denominations and traditions-impacting not only the present but also challenging our churches as we enter the next millennium.This book brings together perspectives on the future of worship from some of the most respected worship leaders, pastors, and influences in the church. By exploring this broad range of worship styles, pastors and worship leaders will discover fresh and innovative approaches. They will find ideas that will inspire and motivate them. The worship models may be from different traditions, but they deliver insights that will help you achieve your ultimate goal of people Experiencing God in Worship. Description of Michael D. Warden, author of Experiencing God in Worship: These colorful, honest thoughts on worship from the top leaders in Christianity promise to get you thinking. Get you worshipping in very new and very ways.