Encountering Worship

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Encountering Worship is a systematic study of worship including the history, philosophy, and practice of worship elements. It focuses on the distinctive demands of the modern church by relating the practice of worship to its history and philosophy. The author offers guidance from his Lutheran background and recommendations from his experience in evangelical churches. The book offers a broad view of worship that spans multiple denominations and worship styles yet retains the traditional values of the church.

This unique book presents thought provoking ideas and situations which are designed to create diverse Christ-centered worship balanced by the need for theological accuracy, historical appreciation, and modern freedom. The book includes thought provoking statements on topics from where church staff should park their cars to the effective use of greeters. Encountering Worship is both theoretical and practical in its discussions and applications. Encountering Worship is ecumenical in its approach to controversial worship practices. It deals with thepractice of worship; it is not a defense or commentary on the mode of baptism or the use of Testimonies in worship. To maintain an ecumenical sense it deals with a wide range of subjects in an open manner. This allows individuals and churches to reject certain practices as they see a theological need.

Encountering Worship is the ideal reference for lay and ordained leaders planning worship in the local church. It is the prefect book to create discussion within the church on worship practices. Encountering worship admits the need for the modern worship movement while requiring sound theological reasoning based on biblical and historical practices. Encountering Worship will aid in the facilitation of discussions on the proper exercise of worship in the church from a historical, theological, and practical standpoint.

Encountering Worship
Chapters 1-3 Copyright 2005 Kurt A. Beard
Chapters 4-7 Copyright 2005 Kurt A. Beard
Chapters 8-12 & Works Cited Copyright 2005 Kurt A. Beard