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Emerging Worship: Creating Worship Gatherings for New Generations

19 reviews
Dan Kimball, David Crowder, ...

Zondervan/Youth Specialties, 2004

Emerging Worship
We used this book as the text for a workshoop on Emerging Worship and we all found it an excellent, easy to read and understand book. Being "beyond" the age of most Emerging Worship groups we still found the book to be inspiring and stimulating. We "conducted" a short (30 minute) service for the others attending other classes and they found our service to be extremely inspirational amd planned ...

The Dangerous Act of Worship: Living God's Call to Justice

4 reviews
Mark Labberton

IVP Books, 2007

A sobering call to action
What is the connection between religious faith and worship? The author defines worship not in the limited context of a weekly meeting, but as the continuous practice of how people live in response to their beliefs. While differences of opinion on theology, church culture and political positions seem important (especially in grabbing the attention of news media), Labberton indicts many churches ...

Young Children and Worship

12 reviews
Sonja M. Stewart, Jerome W. Berryman

Westminster John Knox Press, 1990

The best start-up guide to Godly Play-- maybe all you need
This is the seminal volume of what became the Godly Play movement.If you haven't yet explored Godly Play, I heartily recommend the method as such, and as set forth in Young Children in Worship. Godly Play allows children to experience Bible stories and other stories that carry faith messages, told with an archetypal spareness that allows each listener to absorb and reflect on the material in his ...

The Praise and Worship Fake Book: An Essential Tool for Worship Leaders, Praise Bands and Singers!

31 reviews

Hal Leonard Corporation, 2004

Praise and Worship Fake book - so helpful and well-rounded
This wonderful collection of worship and praise songs makes it possible to do the songs you have heard and want to learn for yourself. Indispensable and enjoyable!

Unceasing Worship: Biblical Perspectives on Worship and the Arts

2 reviews
Harold M. Best

InterVarsity Press, 2003

Great Book on Worship
While it is an effort to worth through the first few chapters, the gold mine of discussion on the real meaning and purpose of worship is well worth the effort. I highly recommend this book to anyone wanting to live a life in worship of the Almighty God.

Ancient-Future Worship: Proclaiming and Enacting God's Narrative (Ancient-Future)

1 review
Robert E. Webber

Baker Books, 2008

It surprised me...actually quite good
This is the first Webber book I have read. I was originally uncomfortable with his ideas (about five years ago) but having recently been dismayed with all modernist Christianities (be they liberal, Evangelical, or some Reformed), and given a recent interest in Patristic thought, I decided to give this book a chance. Webber defines "ancient-future" worship as "publically enacting God's ...

Introduction to Christian Worship

6 reviews
James F. White

Abingdon Press, 2001

Great Christian Worship book
I used this book as an extra for my Christian worship class, and found that this biook is very good for the investigation of the history and evolution of worship in the church.

Worship Matters: Leading Others to Encounter the Greatness of God

6 reviews
Bob Kauflin

Crossway Books, 2008

Become a Better Worship Leader
I can't say enough about this book, and at the same time I can't say too much. As I've attended and served in a Sovereign Grace Ministries church for the better part of the decade, I've had the benefit of Bob Kauflin's teaching on worship filter down to me in my capacity of intermittent worship leader (and more importantly as a worshiper) in many ways: articles and columns, messages on mp3 and CD ...

Teaching Kids Authentic Worship: How to Keep Them Close to God for Life

14 reviews
Kathleen Chapman

Baker Books, 2003

Teaching Kids Authentic Worship
If you work with children in any type of ministry, you need this book. This is actually my second purchase of this book, I gave the first to a friend. After attending Kathleen's workshop recently, I was inspired to look at my teaching of children and try to incorporate ways to help them KNOW God. That's the key for their faith sticking with them for life.

Exploring Worship: A Practical Guide to Praise & Worship

6 reviews
Judson Cornwall

Oasis House, 1987

Nothing Better
This is an awesome book. If you want to know what Praise & Worship is and why we do it Read this Book. If you want to know how to live a lifestyle of a worshiper... read this book. This book biblically explains a lot of misconceptions about Praise and Worship. This book is a MUST READ for all christians.

Art of Worship, The: A Musician's Guide to Leading Modern Worship

4 reviews
Greg Scheer

Baker Books, 2006

An excellent leadership resource for modern worship
Greg Scheer's THE ART OF WORSHIP: A MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO LEADING MODERN WORSHIP offers contemporary church leaders an excellent leadership resource for modern worship, considering the struggles between traditional and modern musical taste and blending discussions of biblical principles with insights on worship methods suitable for musicians, pastors and students of ministry alike. Collections ...

Beyond the Worship Wars: Building Vital and Faithful Worship

4 reviews
Thomas G. Long

Alban Inst, 2001

Excellent Resource for Churches Stuck in the Worship Wars
The large church I attend is clearly stuck in the wars between three styles of worship we offer (traditional, praise, and contemporary). Long, a member of the prestigious Alban Institute (a consulting group known for its expertise in church reconciliation and growth), delineates what is occurring in our churches and why (though not so much as Marva Dawn does in terms of cultural context). He ...

Whatever Happened to Worship?: A Call to True Worship

3 reviews
A. W. Tozer

WingSpread Publishers, 2006

A Call For Churches Everwhere
I have experienced diverse worship styles in churches, differing definitions of what that worship means, and confusion as to why worship is essential for the Christan life. In many churches today, there seems to be more of a concern for putting on a show, big productions, etc. than for drawing people into a deeper fellowship with God. For some, worship has become the central theme of their ...

Experiential Worship: Encountering God With Heart, Soul, Mind, And Strength

2 reviews
Bob Rognlien

NavPress Publishing Group, 2005

Good Resource on Worship
This book focuses on engaging the body, mind, heart and will in a total worship experience. Regardless of our worship heritage, I am confident this title will in some way broaden our horizons when it comes to worship. The points made here by Rognlien don't really conform to any particular worship tradition. Instead, his comments transcend worship traditions, drawing upon the best of several ...

The Purpose and Power of Praise & Worship

6 reviews
Dr. Myles Munroe

Destiny Image Publishers, 2000

Powerful!
The power is amazing in every page of this book. Dr. Myles Munroe gives readers a clear understanding of "The Purpose and Power of Praise & Worship." This understanding of praise and worship has ushered in an anointing and presence of God that I've never experienced before - personal and corporate! A "MUST HAVE" for every Christian who desires to walk in a stable, powerful, and intimate ...

The Worship Warrior: Ascending in Worship: Descending in War (Lifepoints (Paperback))

4 reviews
Chuck D. Pierce, John Dickson

Gospel Light Publications, 2002

Superb!
This is one of the best books on worship I've read in a long time. The book talks all about "Ascending in worship, descending in war", just as in biblical times the worshippers led the people into war. It's about spending time with God in worship, in getting to know Him better, and to hear His heart, and then to go out from there to live life His way, including knowing how better to pray for ...

All the Best Songs of Praise & Worship: 250 Favorites

Lillenas Music, 2001

Words only edition - A valuable resource for congregational worship that will be utilized for many years to come.

Worship Old and New

4 reviews
Robert E. Webber

Zondervan, 1994

Written with understanding and easy to understand
Several years ago I asked a youth minister to define worship. The "worship movement" was taking off, and I was a little bit uneasy about the emphasis of emotion over depth in the songs I was hearing. He didn't give me an answer and seemed a bit offended at the question. Oddly, I had no clear definition of worship myself, other than the stock phrases "to bow down" or "to exalt". Most ...

How To Worship Jesus Christ

5 reviews
Joseph S. Carroll

Moody Publishers, 1991

A life changing gem of truth.
Brother Carroll outlines the biblical pattern of worship. It is so simple and the results are so profound. The book is simple to read and will hold your attention all the way through. It will bring you back to the priority of the christian life as Jesus intended it to be. If you are spiritually dry, if you feel you have lost your power in the daily life, I encourage you to read this ...

A Children's Guide to Worship

5 reviews
Ruth L. Boling, Lauren J. Muzzy, ...

Westminster John Knox Press, 1997

Just right for my 1st grader
When my first grade daughter began to express real/serious interest in taking communion, I knew I had to get on the stick and think about what to do. (In the Presbyterian church baptised children may take communion.) My thinking was I was OK with her taking communion, if she could convince me that she understood that it was not a "snack" and really understood at least the idea tbat communion is ...

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