Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven
Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven
is a practical and foundational resource for pastors and worship
leaders of all kinds. It addresses an urgent need in the church today:
as our communities become increasingly diverse, how can we offer worship
that is authentic and engaging for all of God’s people, including
longtime church members? The authors offer an empathetic, step-by-step
approach, providing readers with knowledge, skills, and strategies to
successfully introduce inclusive, multicultural worship in any setting.
Davis and Lerner are expert practitioners and pioneers who invite us to
break new ground with them, making worship that more closely reflects
God’s kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.
“Multicultural
is more than a buzzword. It is God’s desire for the church. Davis and
Lerner’s practical approach shows us how to truly reflect God’s
multicultural kingdom in worship.”—Rosario Picardo, Executive Pastor of New Church Development, Ginghamsburg Church, Tipp City, OH
“This
is an essential and practical guide that every worship leader, pastor,
and church leader needs to read, learn, digest, and practice.” —James R. Hart, President, Robert E. Webber Institute for Worship Studies, Orange Park, FL
“Lerner and Davis’s superb book is a practical resource for connection and community-building in any environment.” —Lance Winkler, Director of Contemporary Worship, The United Methodist Church of the Resurrection, Leawood, KS
“Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven
offers a wealth of good theology, encouraging case studies, life-tested
models, and strategies for developing multicultural worship in all
kinds of communities. We’ve been waiting a long time for this book!” —Robin P. Harris, President, International Council of Ethnodoxologists; Director, Center for Excellence in World Arts
“Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven
will help you identify the critical questions, take intentional steps,
and promote a spirit of inclusion in your church. Your worship will
reflect God’s love for all people, not just one kind of people, in an
increasingly diverse society.” —Mark DeYmaz, Lead Pastor, Mosaic Church of Central Arkansas; author of Leading a Healthy Multi-Ethnic Church
There is a strong theological foundation, giving the biblical basis throughout. The authors address the material in the most practical ways. So, the reader is inspired to change, and is also equipped to begin actually making the change. Reflection sections in each chapter provide the reader with good questions for consideration to help them contextualize the things they are learning. Useful for individuals and for teams. Co-writing models diverse leadership and gives broader perspect
There is a scarcity of resources on this subject. The theology and practical help presented here is inspiring, confirming, and refreshing. The principles apply in virtually any ministry setting. The fact that it is written by practitioners will give readers a real sense that (1) This can be done! and (2) They are not alone! Readers will find useful tools for thought and discussion with their ministry team and other leaders in their community.
Product Details
- Title : Worship Together in Your Church as in Heaven
- Authors:
- Davis, Josh
- Lerner, Nikki
- Publisher: Abingdon Press
- Publication Date: 2015
- ISBN: 9781630884284