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The New Worship
Barry Liesch
Baker Book House
Paperback. 269 pages.
ISBN: 0801063566
Review by Valerie Martinez (Read Valerie's bio)
My husband George and I manage and train local Christian artists. We are constantly looking for new artists, musicians, and new music. As a result we get invited to numerous churches to hear people sing or play. Over the past few years we have attended church services at over 15 different denominational and non-denominational churches. We have experienced a wide range of worship and music styles. When I picked up this book I was intrigued by the name, and then blessed by the contents.
Nothing short of a revolution in worship styles is sweeping across North America. Pastors, worship leaders, and congregations face new and powerful forces of change - forces that bring renewal to some churches and fear to others. No group or denomination can sidestep the hot debate over the benefits of hymns versus choruses, seeker services versus worship services, choirs versus worship teams, traditional versus contemporary styles and flowing praise versus singing one song at a time.
"The New Worship" is a resource for everyone embroiled in the planning and leading of worship. If you need practical material you can use every Sunday, this book is for you. Pastors, ministers of worship, worship leaders, and worship teams have used it widely as a study and discussion guide, and seminaries and schools of music have adopted it as a required text.
"The New Worship" will aid you not only with the entire scope and direction of your worship program but also with your philosophy of worship. Though this book focuses on worship the employs a blend of traditional and non-traditional music in the free-flowing praise format, it is not limited to it. The free-flowing style is not without its flaws. So, this book tackles head-on some tough questions and controversial issues that don't always get answered, offering both practical application and analysis. This book aims to accomplish the following: provide biblical and theological perspective; discuss contemporary trends and technology; teach concepts and illustrate techniques; help churches in a worship transition ; and build up pastor/musician relationships.
Barry talks a lot about "singing to God" in this book. He was asked to explain what he meant. He responded, "If singing 'to God' or 'to the Lord' could become our true focus, our passionate center - not the leadership style, the production and staging, or the music performance of our worship - what a difference it would make in our churches! Instead, our people often find themselves observing rather than participating, evaluating rather than releasing praise, analyzing the musical performance rather than contributing a rich, heartfelt response to our Lord. Encourage your people to be different! Teach your people to be proactive, aggressive and intentional in their worship. Singing 'to the Lord' is central and foundational for authentic worship."
"Worship is not just an inside, personal experience. As we sing with conviction, our fellow worshipers become awakened to truth and aroused to respond. Our worship becomes a witness that impacts believers and non-believers who may be present. This emphasis on proclamation and mutual edification is huge in the New Testament and it's integral part of worship. Edification on the New Testament sense has less to do with individual growth and advancement and more to do with what contributes to the life and development of the whole Christian community."
This book covers topics such as: Culture, Choruses, and Hymns; Journey Into the Holy of Holies; Designing the Service; Drama, Scripture, Technology; Is Worship a Performance?; and Worship that models the purpose of Christ. Each chapter includes Scriptural references and questions for reflection and discussion.
Making changes in your worship service doesn't have to be a nightmare. It is possible to introduce new worship ideas in a way that your congregation, both young and old, can accept. "The New Worship" shows everyone involved in music and worship planning how to smoothly navigate the changes. Gain practical insight that will guide the entire scope and direction of your worship program and solidify your philosophy of worship as well.
Copyright 2001, Valerie Martinez. All Rights reserved.
| About Valerie Martinez: Valerie Martinez is a freelance writer and Publicist/Contributing Writer for Christian Songwriters Resource. She also writes a monthly column for the "Active Christian News" in Phoenix AZ. She has written one book and has appeared on National Television, Radio and Newspapers. She may be reached at 480-964-0710 or at valerie@crosshome.com |
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