Serving the Assembly's Worship: A Handbook for Assisting Ministers

by Christian Scharen Auburn Theological Semina

Overview

A brief history of assisting ministers in Christian worship, what makes a good assisting minister, and a step-by-step walk through the role. Considers this leadership role not just as a task, but as a ministry to the whole assembly. Filled with tips and encouragement for the assisting minister.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781451479256
Publisher:	Augsburg Fortress, Publishers
Publication date:	10/01/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	64
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

Christian Scharen is Vice President, Applied Research for the Center for the Study of Theological Education at Auburn Theological Seminary in New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction 5

1 You are asking me? The joys of assisting in worship 9

2 Why assisting ministers? A brief history 13

3 Who is the assisting minister? The proper dignity of the role 21

4 What does the assisting minister do? Getting practical 27

Summary of duties 47

Preparing the prayers of intercession 49

Preparing for worship 57

For further reading 59