Contemporary Worship

by Wright, Tim; Wright, Jan

• ISBN13: 9780687015443
• ISBN10: 0687015448
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1997-03-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Summary

A practical handbook, Contemporary Worship contains everything that a congregation needs to plan, launch, and stabilize contemporary worship services. The writers in this volume discuss three formats for contemporary worship: (1) Spirited-Traditional, (2) Contemporary Praise, and (3) Contemporary Outreach-oriented services.Brief, defining articles--which work well as reproducible handouts with worship teams-- precede each Resource Kit. The resources include sample formats, sample messages that are appropriate for the format, sample skits or dramas, and a database of worship choruses that are appropriate to each of the three contemporary formats. Brief articles from pastors, actors, script writers, and church consultants offer tips on recruiting and hiring musicians, developing a praise band, reshaping the worship space, creating worship bulletins, choosing the right times, and preaching to the unchurched.

Table of Contents

Introduction	11	(6)
Part 1: An Introduction to Contemporary Worship	17	(34)
Worship in a Changing Culture	17	(2)
William M. Easum
Making the Gospel Accessible Through Worship	19	(4)
Tim Wright
Defining Contemporary Worship	23	(4)
Tim Wright
Historic Truths in Contemporary Packaging	27	(3)
Tim Wright
Contemporary Worship Through the Lens of Traditional Worship	30	(5)
Andy Langford
Contemporary Worship and the Reformation	35	(4)
David S. Luecke
Contemporary Worship in a Rural Setting	39	(4)
Jeffrey H. Patton
How to Add or Change a Service Without Splitting Your Church	43	(4)
Bob Mooney
Cheryl Driver
Contemporary Worship Options	47	(4)
Part 2: Spirited-Traditional Worship	51	(34)
How to Blend Contemporary and Traditional Elements Without Offending Everyone	51	(3)
Karen Reynolds
Worship Is a Relationship	54	(5)
Kent R. Hunter
Worship Is an Environment	59	(3)
Walt Kallestad
Better Bulletins for Worship	62	(4)
Kent R. Hunter
Characteristics of Spirited-Traditional Choral Music	66	(1)
Bev Altopp
RESOURCE KIT 1: SPIRITED-TRADITIONAL WORSHIP	67	(18)
Spirited-Traditional Service	68	(6)
Sermon: "Getting to Know the God Who Guides You"	68	(6)
Spirited-Traditional Communion Service	74	(5)
Sermon: "Getting to Know the God of the Second Chance"	74	(5)
Spirited-Traditional Choral Resources	79	(6)
Part 3: Contemporary Praise Services	85	(42)
Selecting Songs and Choruses for a Contemporary Worship Service	85	(4)
Cathy Townley
Managing the Flow of Worship	89	(3)
Craig Kennet Miller
Leading Contemporary Worship	92	(4)
Tim
Jan Wright
Developing a Praise Band	96	(3)
Richard A. Leslie
Tips for Finding and Recruiting Musicians	99	(3)
Tim Wright
Getting the Sound Right	102	(4)
Dave Horn
Tips for Sound Techs Who Work with Worship Leaders	106	(1)
Dave Horn
RESOURCE KIT 2: CONTEMPORARY PRAISE SERVICES	107	(20)
Contemporary Praise and Worship Service	108	(5)
Sermon: "Why Am I Here?"	108	(5)
Contemporary Praise and Worship Communion Service	113	(5)
Sermon: "Building on My Strengths"	113	(5)
Praise Chorus Resources	118	(9)
Part 4: Contemporary Outreach-Oriented Services	127
The Six W's of Contemporary Worship	127	(3)
Tim Wright
Building the Service Around a Theme	130	(3)
Tim Wright
Writing the Service as a Team	133	(4)
Jan Wright
Don't Be Afraid of Drama	137	(3)
Terey Summers
How to Conduct Interviews During Worship	140	(4)
Tim Wright
Preaching to the Unchurched	144	(4)
Doug Murren
Characteristics of Seeker-Sensitive Prayers	140	(4)
Tim Wright
Tips on Staging	151	(2)
Tim Wright
RESOURCE KIT 3: SEEKER SERVICES	153
Seeker Communion Service	154	(5)
Message: "How to Build Healthy Relationships"	154	(5)
Seeker Service	159	(8)
Message: "How to Resolve Conflict"	159	(5)
Drama: "Conflict: Fix It!"	164	(3)
Seeker Christmas Eve Service	167	(4)
Message: "Come Home for the Holidays"	167	(4)
Seeker Easter Service	171	(7)
Message: "What We'll Do for Love"	171	(4)
Drama: "You're Fine"	175	(2)
Reader's Theater: "The Rib"	177	(1)
Contemporary Performance Songs	178