Christian Worship: Its Theology And Practice

Christian Worship(revised and expanded in this third edition) is the complete reference handbook on the meaning, expression, and conducting of worship, from its foundational elements to the very latest contemporary issues. Taking into account cultural and denominational differences, this broad resource clearly directs all church members in the number one priority of worshipping God.Among the subjects addressed are: Banners and Symbolism (Do they have a place in worship?); Children in Worship; Copyright Laws (Does your church comply?); Drama; and Elements of Worship (What are the specific roles of music, prayer, Scripture reading, baptism, preaching, and the Lord's Supper?).

The late Franklin M. Segler served as professor of pastoral ministry at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.

Randall Bradley is professor of Church Music and director of the Church Music program at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He lives with his wife, Brenda, and their two young children.

Preface

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PART ONE THE MEANING OF WORSHIP

Chapter One What Is Worship?

3

(8)

Chapter Two Biblical Foundations

11

(14)

Chapter Three Historical Backgrounds

25

(24)

Chapter Four A Theology of Worship

49

(12)

Chapter Five A Psychology of Worship

61

(12)

Chapter Six Worship, Renewal, and the World

73

(8)

Chapter Seven Community and Worship

81

(10)

Chapter Eight Postmodernism and Worship

91

(14)

PART TW0 EXPRESSING WORSHIP

Chapter Nine Music in Worship

105

(14)

Chapter Ten Prayer in Worship

119

(10)

Chapter Eleven Verbal Communication in Worship

129

(14)

Chapter Twelve Learning Styles and Worship

143

(16)

Chapter Thirteen Children in Worship

159

(14)

Chapter Fourteen Baptism and the Lord's Supper

173

(14)

Chapter Fifteen Other Acts of Worship

187

(10)

Chapter Sixteen The Use of Symbols

197

(8)

Chapter Seventeen Architecture, Acoustics, and Worship

205

(14)

Chapter Eighteen The Christian Year and Other Special Days

219

(16)

Chapter Nineteen The Arts in Worship

235

(8)

Chapter Twenty Rites of Passage

243

(18)

PART THREE PLANNING AND LEADING WORSHIP

Chapter Twenty-One Planning the Order of Worship

261

(16)

Chapter Twenty-Two Leading Worship

277

(8)

Chapter Twenty-Three Managing and Leading Worship Change

285

(10)

Appendix A The Ordinary of the Mass

295

(4)

Appendix B Wedding Policies

299

(6)

Appendix C Copyright Guidelines: The United States Copyright Law

305

(8)

Selected Bibliography

313

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Christian Worship: Its Theology And Practice

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