The Great Worship Aakening: Singing a Ne Song in the Postmodern Church [Paperback]

In this helpful (and much-needed) book, author Robb Redman-pastor, consultant, and educator-offers a unique insider's explanation of the ins and outs of Christian worship trends. The book explores the four major developments that comprise what he calls the worship awakening : the seeker service movement, the praise and worship movement, the Christian worship music industry, and the liturgical renewal movement. Redman explains that these trends offer important examples and lessons for established churches. The Great Worship Awakening also includes helpful guidance for congregations who are considering making changes to their current worship style.Acknowledgments.

Introduction.

Part One: New Ways to Worship.

1. The Seeker Service: Evangelism and Worship.

2. The Praise and Worship Movement.

3. The Contemporary Worship Music Industry.

4. The Liturgical Renewal Movement.

Part Two: Contours of the Worship Awakening.

5. Ethnicity, Culture, and the Worship Awakening.

6. How Generations View Worship.

7. The Postmodern Worldview.

8. Popular Culture and the Worship Awakening.

Part Three: Leading a Worship Awakening in Your Church.

9. A Theology of the Worship Awakening.

10. Sources and Strategies for Worship Innovation.

The Author.

Notes.

Index. Few writers today combine the breadth of scholarship and the kindof cultural relevancy that can put a finger on the pulse of what isgoing on in churches across America. In this book, Robb Redmandraws upon his experience as a scholar, pastor, and consultant tothousands of pastors across America. He offers a biblicallygrounded analysis along with practical alternatives for those whoarlƒ3