Praise and Worship

by Brown, Althea M., Dr.; Shaw, Anthony M., Pastor

• ISBN13: 9781463425586
• ISBN10: 1463425589
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2011-09-22
• Publisher: Authorhouse

Summary

Dr. Althea Marchelle Brown collaborates with Pastor Anthony M. Shaw to bring you this newly released helpful read. This book and workbook combination focuses on a seminar or workshop that facilitates a learning environment with the participant that will enhance the understanding of the difference between praise and worship. Consisting of three chapters, this instructive resource provides a clear, detailed plan for learning and teaching others. Each teaching session lists the necessary materials and equipment, timing for each activity, narrative for the presenter, PowerPoint presentation, and copious scriptural references. It ends with a comprehensive and helpful glossary of operational definitions. It is all easy to follow and execute.

Excerpts

Every weekend, millions of people attend "worship" services. Pastor Tony Evans says, "Worship is one of those activities every sincere child of God knows he or she ought to be doing and even wants to do. But we're not always sure how to go about it." Many churches have not experienced genuine worship in years. He or she lack the type of praise that evokes the presence of God's Holy Spirit and the explosion of the anointing. A.W. Tozer warns, "Without worship, we go about miserable." How true! You are going to love this book! These authors inform us first about the differences between praise and worship. The authors proceed to answer such questions as: What are the styles of praise? What is the connection between praise, worship, and spiritual battle? Why worship? When do you worship? What motivates you to worship? There is much for all of us to learn. This book provides us with a clear, detailed plan for learning and teaching others. Each teaching session lists the necessary materials and equipment, timing for each activity, narrative for the presenter, PowerPoint presentation, and copious scriptural references. The book ends with a comprehensive and helpful glossary of operational definitions. It is all easy to follow and execute. If you are a pastor, staff member, Sunday school teacher, worship leader, or Bible student, this book will help you to determine if you—as an individual or your congregation as a whole—are involved in genuine praise and worship. It is a wonderful tool for every local church, seminary, or study session. Instead of being miserable, as Tozer suggests, you will be mighty. I heartily recommend this book. While preparing to write this foreword, I learned a great deal. I appreciate the privilege of being involved in this small way. The information inside is helpful and easy to follow, yet scholarly in the depth of its approach, research, and resources. I am personally acquainted with Dr. Althea M. Brown and I have known Pastor Anthony M. Shaw and his family for over thirty years. Dr. Brown and Pastor Shaw are dedicated in serving the Lord with excellence and educational preparation, pursing their call with vigor and vitality. Also, I am impressed by their experience, education, and love for the Lord. Dr. Brown and Pastor Shaw are co-creators of this book with God, who "inhabits the praises of God's people." Praise God! Dr. Eleanor Newhouse Graves Nashville, Tennessee