New Worship : Straight Talk on Music and the Church

This practical book gives workable suggestions for worship, presents contemporary trends, gives advice for handling conflict over music, answers hard questions, and offers stimulating ideas for services. It can help navigate changes, resolve conflicts, and use a blend of both traditional and nontraditional music in praise formats.

Barry Liesch is a professor of music at Biola University and has served as music/worship director for a number of churches. He has written People in the Presence of God as well as numerous journal articles. Liesch lives in California.