Adventure of Worship : Discovering Your Highest Calling

by Gustafson, Gerrit

• ISBN13: 9780800793944
• ISBN10: 0800793943
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-04-01
• Publisher: Chosen

Summary

Preeminent worship leader and music artist Gerrit Gustafson brings to life the most profound aspect of every person's destiny: becoming a worshiper. With practical instruction, he guides new believers, who often misunderstand the purpose of worship, and veteran worshipers who want to refresh and deepen their convictions. With a "call to worship" and overview of the epic drama of worship since the start of creation, Gustafson also describes the core "Twelve Convictions of True Worshipers," including: - responding to God's great love - using songs and hymns - guarding against idolatry - building relationships - becoming warriors Worship is transforming the church, explains Gustafson. This training manual will unite and ignite hearts the world over.

Author Biography

Gerrit Gustafson, part of Integrity Music's original creative team, has been actively involved for the last twenty years in a church-transforming worship revolution. Founder and president of WholeHearted Worship, which creates praise and worship products, he also conducts weekend training events called Worship Schools. Gerrit and his wife, Himmie, have five children and live in the Nashville area.

Table of Contents

Foreword by Don Moen	9	(2)
Introduction: The Call to Worship	11	(12)
Part 1 Definitions
1. Defining Worship	23	(18)
2. The Calling of a Worshiper	41	(24)
Part 2 Stories
3. Beginnings: Singing Stars and Other Primal Characters	65	(22)
4. Early Landmarks: A Nation Is Born-A Plan Is Delayed	87	(16)
5. Later Developments: Great Heights and Greater Depths	103	(28)
6. The Conclusion of the Matter: Let the Temple Be Rebuilt	131	(40)
Part 3 Convictions
7. The Twelve Convictions of True Worshipers	171	(5)
8. Conviction #1: Worship and God's Love	176	(3)
9. Conviction #2: Worship in Spirit and Truth	179	(7)
10. Conviction #3: Wholehearted Worship	186	(5)
11. Conviction #4: Diversity in Worship	191	(7)
12. Conviction #5: Worship and God's Presence	198	(5)
13. Conviction #6: Worship and Prayer	203	(5)
14. Conviction #7: Worship God Only	208	(4)
15. Conviction #8: Worship and Warfare	212	(5)
16. Conviction #9: Worship and Service to Others	217	(4)
17. Conviction #10: Worship and Community	221	(4)
18. Conviction #11: Worship and Suffering	225	(4)
19. Conviction #12: Worship and the Good News	229	(8)
Part 4 Let the Adventure Begin
20. May All the Peoples Praise You	237	(7)
21. The Benediction: Power to Be the Worshipers God Seeks	244	(3)
Notes	247	(12)
Bibliography	259	(2)
Index	261