The New Worship: Straight Talk on Music and the Church / Edition 2

by Barry Wayne Liesch, Donald Hustad

Overview

Changing your worship service doesn't have to be a nightmare.

It is possible to introduce new worship ideas in a way that your congregation, both young and old, can accept. The New Worship, revised and expanded, shows everyone involved in music and worship planning how to smoothly navigate the changes. Gain practical insight that will help guide the entire scope and direction of your worship program and solidify your philosophy of worship as well.

"Only one book speaks with equal authority on issues of worship planning and practice, history, theology, and the spiritual formation of worshipers: The New Worship. It is a treasure trove of fresh insight, research, and some of the most practical worship application available."
—Sally Morgenthaler, author, Worship Evangelism: Inviting Unbelievers into the Presence of God

"A commendable job of carefully listening to the various textual communities within the contemporary landscape while weaving a solid fabric of biblical exegesis and commonsense application."
—Chuck Fromm, Worship Leader magazine

"If you are looking for a succinct and practical guide that touches on the week-to-week issues faced by pastors and worship leaders—this is it."
—Robert Webber, director and founder, The Institute for Worship Studies

"Traditionalists need to understand and appreciate those advocating contemporary styles; contemporary worship leaders must understand and appreciated the traditionalists, too. Liesch provides all the tools to help us in this quest."
—Congregational Leadership

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780801063565
Publisher:	Baker Publishing Group
Publication date:	04/01/2001
Edition description:	Expanded Edition
Pages:	272
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.57(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

Barry Liesch is a professor of music at Biola University and has served as music/worship director for a number of churches. He has written People in the Presence of God as well as numerous journal articles. Liesch lives in California.

Table of Contents

	Foreword	9
	Acknowledgments	11
	Introduction	13
Part 1	Contemporary Worship Services
1.	Culture, Choruses, and Hymns	19
2.	Teaching, the Spirit, and Our Congregational Songs	37
3.	Free-Flowing Praise	53
4.	Journey into the Holy of Holies	67
5.	Designing the Service	77
6.	Drama, Scripture, Technology	91
7.	Inspiring the People's Song	101
Part 2	Pressing Issues
8.	Is Worship a Performance? The Concept	121
9.	Is Worship a Performance? The Implications	133
10.	Worship: Christ's Action and Our Response	141
11.	Worship That Models the Purpose of the Church	161
12.	Resolving Tensions over Musical Style: Peter	177
13.	Resolving Tensions over Musical Style: Paul	189
Part 3	Ministering with Others
14.	Volunteer and Staff Relations	209
15.	Identifying and Attracting Worship Musicians	219
16.	Why Seminaries Should Teach Worship	229
	Appendices
1	The Argument behind Chapter 2	235
2	Resources at www.worshipinfo.com	245
3	The New Worship Musician Software	247
	Notes	249
	Index	267