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The Worship Sourcebook

(Emily Brink). Faith Alive Christian Resouces and Baker Books, 2013.

Description

This resource includes well written texts and commentaries about particular sections of worship, providing explanations for and the stories behind worship practices.

Features

calls to worship, prayers of confession, introductions to the reading of scripture, gathering prayer requests, benedictions, why the church practices worship in particular ways

Recommended Audience

clergy, lay leaders, and worship leader

Cost

Purchase as a book or e-book

Practical Applications

  • Educate worshipers on the story behind certain practices by using explanations found in this resource in congregational blogs and newsletters.
  • Understand the different worship elements and why they are used by consulting this resource.

About the Contributor

Contributor
Tim Shapiro

Tim Shapiro is the Indianapolis Center’s president. He began serving the Center in 2003 after 18 years in pastoral ministry. For 14 years, Tim served Westminster Presbyterian Church in Xenia, Ohio. Prior to his pastorate at Westminster, he was pastor of Bethlehem Presbyterian Church in Logansport, Indiana. He holds degrees from Purdue University and Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary.

Tim’s interest in how congregations learn to do new things is represented in his book How Your Congregation LearnsAfter his extensive work on the Center’s Sacred Space initiative, Tim co-authored the book Holy Places: Matching Sacred Space with Mission and MessageHe has also authored several articles, including Applying Positive Deviance and The Congregation of Theological Coherence.

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