Compiles cultural, theological, and psychological perspectives on spiritual experience in worship from scholars and laity, paying particular attention to the role of the arts in facilitating spiritual transformation.

Rooted in real-life practice with accessible, non-technical text, this attractive guide inspires all worshippers to think about how worship changes us. A key part of the Liturgical Commission's Transforming Worship initiative, this guide provides a rich source of ideas for PCCs, worship planning groups and ministry teams. Not only that, it's an invaluable aid to get the whole church involved in transforming worship.

Renowned Songwriter and Author Helps Readers See Worship as a Way of Life It can be easy to have a heart filled with worship on a Sunday morning as the church band is playing your favorite song. But then comes Monday morning's commute or Tuesday afternoon's pile of laundry. So what does worship look like in real life--at work, in your family, or with your friends? Darlene Zschech has spent her life thinking and teaching about worship. With wisdom and contagious joy, she shares her thoughts on what worship truly is and how it should invade every facet of your being. Let yourself be transformed by the purpose and freedom that come from living a life of worship.

Deep down we know it: There has to be more than singing songs on Sunday morning, handing out tracts at work, or helping out at the soup kitchen. How do we integrate worship, evangelism, and justice into our lives as a whole, rather than compartmentalizing all three? Mike Pilavachi wants to see all three elements come together! With humorous prose and fascinating stories, he shows how the natural outflow of worship is telling people about Jesus, and compassionately helping them navigate the injustices of the world. We can’t invite someone to church and ignore their physical needs; nor can we give out food at the local church pantry and disregard people’s spiritual hunger. Says Pilavachi: “A life of passionate worship means feeding the hungry, standing up for those who suffer injustice…We must preach the gospel at all times, speaking and acting out God’s love to a hurt and broken world.”

A practical book on how to worship God Biblically and authentically. This book is aimed at worship leaders and pastors, challenging them on issues of the true gospel and how we short circuit worship when we preach a cheap gospel. For worship to be true, lasting and authentic it must be based on heart authenticity AND solid theology. If it is not, our worship will fall apart during times of duress in our lives when we don't "feel" God like we used to. Many churches today have taken the bait of trying to make worship "cool" to supposedly reach seekers. The problem with this is that in doing this we maim the true worshippers who actually want to experience the power and presence of the Spirit of Jesus.

We, as God’s people, are not accidental. We are intentional, and our purpose here is substantial. In Worship as Life, author T. C. Gonzales shows how worship plays an integral role in our lives and how it is a part of God’s plan, a calling and a lifestyle. Worship as Life demonstrates how worship encompasses the core of our human makeup. It defines worship, explains the many ways a Christian may worship, and provides some background into the most common forms. Gonzales addresses its relationship to evangelism, spiritual warfare, sin, in the church, in marriage, in heaven, and as a way of life. This guide considers how worship identifies who we are as Christians and why worship must take place in our homes, with our children, and with our spouses. The Christian lifestyle of worship is most articulate when it is seen as the excess of God’s love overflowing from within us.

Do you feel far away from God? Do you feel disconnected from Him? Do you need to develop a habit of connecting with God daily? Well you are not alone, many feel this way daily as the Christian walk can sometimes be consumed by social media, jobs, and family duties. Studies show that a habit is formed within 21 days of consistency and this is the powerful core of the inspiring book, To Live as a Worshipper: The Worship lifestyle journey 30 days of spending more time with God. This book emerged from the heart of well-known worship leader, singer, songwriter and teacher Jason Bryant. In this book, Jason breaks the unrealistic thoughts of worship and helps you build a strong lifestyle that is communing daily with God. If you desire a more authentic connection with God this Worship journey will help you develop that consistency by taking the journey you need toward a stronger relationship past the 21 habit forming days to 30 solid days. Make no mistake, this journey will be life changing, but will require you to stay the course and connect with the one who desires to be with you.

When people felt obligated to attend worship, as in 1955, it didn't matter whether or not their religious needs were being met. But since our culture has shifted to giving people a choice, they are seeking something meaningful during worship; something which helps them to change their lives. In the church, we talk a lot about "changing people's lives" but we do not articulate what it is that the church has to offer to those seeking to do so. The author explores what happens during worship to provide a transformative experience and identifies which forms of worship are most conducive to this process. The focus here is on small groups, bible study, and forms of interaction between and among leaders and worshippers. For pastors and leaders discerning what forms of worship to experiment with in order to connect with seekers in their community and bring visitors back a second Sunday, this book offers easy to implement, practical ideas for church growth.

“How good it is to see Your church restored in worship And to see that You have renewed her in love, That is why, O Father God, with nothing stopping us, We worship Your Son that has made us one.” Worship is a way of life, not just a style of music. A music performer and producer, Asaph Borba has been teaching on worship for more than three decades throughout his native country of Brazil and in more than fifty other nations. But his message is about much more than music. For Asaph, worship is a way of life: God wants so much more than a PowerPoint of praise songs. To the Father, the most essential thing is being rather than doing. Asaph Borba draws from his rich personal experience to explain why God is interested in our heart and its motivation far beyond any action or practice. His insights minister to a global church reeling from rapid changes in the way worship is done by bringing home this foundational belief: if we learn how to transform our daily faith into a motivation of love, we will learn how to truly worship.

In this prophetic call to the contemporary church, pastor Mark Labberton redefines Christian worship in the language of justice. He calls us away from individualized worship and into worshiping communities that give expression to righteousness, justice and compassion.