Worship in the evangelical tradition challenges worship leaders and worshippers alike. A blend of prepared and extempore contributions, free church worship generally follows a set pattern, but openness to spontaneity is an essential ingredient. As in other traditions, ministers and worship leaders receive very little training in how to lead worship and this book meets a pressing need.

A very practical resource, it offers clear guidelines and a theological framework that genuinely embrace the characteristics of evangelical worship. It considers many aspects of worship including:

Why do we worship and who is it for?

Patterns and shapes in worship

Types of prayer

Selecting songs and hymns

Preaching

The Lord's Supper

Connections to the whole of life

Worship as encounter

Worship as pastoral care

Worship as mission

The Christian Year

Multi-sensory worship

The spirituality of leading worship

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ISBN: 9781853118869
Catalogue code: N/A
Publisher: CANTERBURY PRESS - published 01/09/2007
Format: Paperback