What makes for a successful worship service? In this book, the authors consider variables that make a worship service successful or unsuccessful. They explore how moods, settings and procedures can effect the worship experience, despite the purpose for worship's true aim: Òa heartfelt celebration of God and His worthiness.Ó
What makes for a successful worship service? In this book, the authors consider variables that make a worship service successful or unsuccessful. They explore how moods, settings and procedures can effect the worship experience, despite the purpose for worship's true aim: "a heartfelt celebration of God and His worthiness."
We are living in a time when worship has become a distinct priority for the Christian community. For years the church has emphasized evangelism, teaching, fellowship, missions, and service while neglecting the very source of its power" worship. Recently, however, many churches are experiencing a Spirit-led renewal in their understanding and practice of the praise and worship of God. "Rediscovering the Missing Jewel" is a small-group course of study designed around thirteen easy-to-understand sessions. Part One, "The Biblical foundations of Christian Worship," explores worship in two sessions" one for the Old Testament and one for the New. Part Two, "Worship from the Time of the Early Church through the Nineteenth Century," consists of six sessions that trace important developments from Justin Martyr to the congregations of African-American slaves in North America. Along the way, sessions are devoted to Eastern Orthodox, medieval Catholic, Reformation, and Protestant free church worship. Part Three, "Worship Renewal in the Twentieth Century," traces strands of Christian experience that directly influenced worship in many congregations today: Pentecostalism and the charismatic renewal, liturgical renewal stemming from Vatican II, the "praise and worship" movement, and a more recent approach that deliberately blends newer and older elements of the Christian worship tradition.
One of Tozer's best-selling writing, this booklet affirms that man was made to worship and that the ultimate purpose of redemption is worship. Also defines "acceptable worship."
Vital . . . pertaining to life; essential; of critical importance. Church . . . a body or organization of religious believers. Issues . . . a point or matter, the decision of which is of special or public importance. A dictionary can define the terms, but tackling the tough texts and difficult issues of church leadership requires skillful study and balanced reflection upon the whole of Scripture. Vital Church Issues: Examining Principles and Practices in Church Leadership draws upon the insights and study of numerous evangelical scholars and writers to address crucial issues in church leadership. Some of the chapters included are: Personal Challenges for 21st-Century Pastors by Leith Anderson The 'Laying on of Hands' of Elders by David A. Mappes Can Fallen Leaders Be Restored to Leadership? by Jay E. Smith Assimilating New Converts into the Local Church by R. Larry Moyer Confidentiality in Counseling Individuals with HIV/AIDS by Jay A. Quine Pastors, laypeople, and seminary students will appreciate the helpful scholarship of Vital Church Issues.
In The Tale of The Tardy Oxcart, Charles Swindoll shares from his lifelong collection of his and others' personal stories, sermons, and anecdotes. 1501 various illustrations are arranged by subjects alphabetically for quick-and-easy access. A perfect resource for all pastors and speakers. Publisher's Note: This book is now available as Swindoll's Ultimate Book of Illustrations & Quotes (ISBN 0785250255)
