Exploring Worship

Exploring Worship
Author: Bob Sorge
Publisher: Bob Sorge
Total Pages: 289
Release: 1987
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0962118516

You're looking at the Second Edition of Exploring Worship (brown cover). We're still making this version available, even though there's now a Third Edition of Exploring Worship, because this Second Version has a Workbook to go with it. The new Third Edition has no accompanying Workbook. Get this brown-covered version only if you want to have a book/workbook combo for your class. If you don't want to use the Workbook, then get the Third Edition of Exploring Worship (white and blue cover). The book/workbook combo is especially useful for college classes.

Exploring the Worship Spectrum

Exploring the Worship Spectrum
Author: Zondervan,
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2010-05-11
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 031086190X

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.

Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven

Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven
Author: Rory Noland
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 163
Release: 2011-06-21
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310426243

Rory Noland addresses the challenges of Christian worship head-on, offering practical suggestions gleaned from Scripture on understanding and experiencing vibrant worship. The first half of Worship on Earth as It Is in Heaven explores what it means to grow as a private worshiper. The practices of the psalmist David provide insight to help people worship God on their own. Second, Noland discusses corporate worship by exploring the glorious gatherings in heaven, as described in the book of Revelation. He presents immediately applicable ideas for becoming a better corporate worshiper. This book includes: • Slice-of-church-life scenarios. Every chapter begins with a brief scenario that presents a worship-related issue or a conflict corresponding to the chapter topic. • Group discussion questions. Based on the opening scenario, these questions help readers think about and discuss worship-related topics from different perspectives. • Issue-by-issue practical guidance from a biblical perspective. • “Ponder and Apply” application questions. Each chapter ends with a series of discussion questions and action steps to help readers identify key insights and make personal applications.

Exploring Worship

Exploring Worship
Author: Fernando Arzola
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 131
Release: 2011-03-23
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1610970926

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.

Exploring Worship Anew

Exploring Worship Anew
Author: Pamela Ann Moeller
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2010-02-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1725227029

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.

Exploring Worship Third Edition

Exploring Worship Third Edition
Author: Bob Sorge
Publisher: Bob Sorge
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2018-08-27
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1622741803

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.

Exploring Worship Workbook & Discussion Guide

Exploring Worship Workbook & Discussion Guide
Author: Bob Sorge
Publisher: Oasis House
Total Pages: 62
Release: 2022-07-20
Genre: Religion
ISBN:

This Workbook accompanies Bob’s international classic, EXPLORING WORSHIP. The book and workbook combine to form an unparalleled resource for training worshipers and worship ministries in colleges and local churches. Take your entire class or worship team through the book and workbook together! This tool will facilitate group discussion, strengthen content retention, promote deeper engagement, and help your worship team grow in unity, vision, understanding, and depth. This curriculum is one of the leading tools available today for classes, worship teams, and small groups to explore together the beauty and delight of worshiping Jesus. Pages: 48

Worship and the World to Come

Worship and the World to Come
Author: Glenn Packiam
Publisher: InterVarsity Press
Total Pages: 222
Release: 2020-07-28
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0830849327

How is our Christian hope both expressed and experienced in contemporary worship? In this Dynamics of Christian Worship volume, pastor, theologian, and songwriter Glenn Packiam explores what Christians sing about when they sing about hope and what kind of hope they experience when they worship together.

When God Draws Near

When God Draws Near
Author: Paul E. Engle
Publisher: P & R Publishing
Total Pages:
Release: 2019
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781629955971

Does going to church feel more like a duty than a privilege? Too many of us are in danger of overlooking the awesome presence of God in corporate worship. We've missed the fact that amazing things happen when God draws near. Paul Engle invites us to join him at seven different biblical mountains where God met hisworshipping people. Explore biblical history - from Sinai to Zion to Carmel to Gerizim to Hermon to the Mount of Olives to the heavenly Zion - ƒ‚‚"and gain a fresh appreciation for the awesome privilege and reward of coming into God's presence in God-centered assemblies today.

Exploring Worship Workbook and Discussion Guide

Exploring Worship Workbook and Discussion Guide
Author: Bob Sorge
Publisher: Bob Sorge
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1988-09-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9780962118500

"Exploring Worship ranks at the top of the must read book list. ...a great resource for training and teaching local church music teams of flow in the spiritual and practical applications of praise and worship" - Kent Henry, Editor, The Psalmist Mag. A companion study guide to the EXPLORING WORSHIP book. Written in short answer and fill-in-the-blank style, the purpose is to help small groups absorb and work systematically through EXPLORING WORSHIP.