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Authentic Worship: Hearing Scripture’s Voice, Applying Its Truths by Bateman, Herbert W. IV (Editor)
Call Number: 264 B3288
Grand Rapids: Kregel Publications, 2002.
A call for authentic worship, including how the worshipper approaches God, worshiping God in truth, the use of music in worship, scripture reading, baptism and the Eucharist as components of Sunday Worship.
The Future of Protestant Worship: Beyond the Worship Wars by Byars, Ronald P.
Call Number: 264 B9932F
Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2002.
A close look at the debate of worship styles based on the idea that authentic worship is grounded in history and tradition and is responsive to contemporary culture.
Come Let Us Adore Him by Dan Dozier
Call Number: 264.066 D755
ISBN: 0899006876
Publication Date: 1996-06-01
Does the style of a worship service prevent you from worshipping God with your whole heart? This book will help you deal with the barriers you place on yourself regarding worship styles. Break down the walls and experience true Godly worship.
Enter His Courts With Praise: Old Testament Worship for the New Testament Church by Hill, Andrew E.
Call Number: 264 H645
Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 1996.
An examination of worship according to the Old Testament, as well as what the Old Testament can teach us about worship in the New Testament church.
The Integrity of Worship by Hoon, Paul Waitman
Call Number: 264 H78
Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1971.
A series of essays addressing the major concerns of worship including theological character, relevance or irrelevance, language, and liturgy.
Engaging With God: A Biblical Theology of Worship by Peterson, David
Call Number: 264 P485
Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1992.
Answers the question, “What is worship?” by looking at both the Old and New Testaments. The study includes the meaning of the word as well as its practice as the orientation of life.
Liturgical Spirituality by Pfatteicher, Philip H.
Call Number: 264.001 P523
Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press International, 1997.
A holistic look at liturgy and spirituality as it is formed by the spirit and nurtured by an ordered form of worship with references to practices of Catholicism and Protestantism.
Recalling the Hope of Glory: Biblical Worship from the Garden to the New Creation by Ross, Allen P.
Call Number: 264 R8232
Grand Rapids: Kregel, 2006.
A thorough examination of worship and worship principles from throughout the Old Testament and New Testament with specific attention given to Israelite worship and the worship of the early church.
Worship as Theology: Foretaste of Glory Divine by Saliers, Don E.
Call Number: 264.001 SA165
Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1994.
An examination of worship as theological, anthropological and eschatological in its practice as the church reflects on the “already” and “not yet.”
Ancient-Future Time by Webber, Robert E.
Call Number: 263.9 W372
Grand Rapids: Baker Books, 2004.
Discussion of how observing the church year informs both theology and spirituality.

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Heart of the Artist by Rory Noland
Call Number: 248.88 N789
A great resource for working with your worship team and issues that may arise with music in worship ministry.
The Worship Architect by Constance M. Cherry
Call Number: 264 C5225
This book compares worship leaders to architects and shows how to design weekly worship services according to an architectual plan.

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Planning Blended Worship - Robert E. Webber

Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1998.

Call Number: 264 W372P

Explains the four-fold worship service and gives resources for planning each aspect.

Worship is a Verb - Robert E. Webber

Waco, TX: Word Books, 1985.

Call Number: 264 W372 1996

A study guide containing eight principles for transforming worship

Worship Old & New - Robert E. Webber

Grand Rapids: Zondervan Publishing, 1994.

Call Number: 264 W372 1994

Addresses worship from Biblical, theological, and historical viewpoints and contains practical principles for planning worship.

The Worship Sourcebook

Grand Rapids: Baker Book House, 2003.

Call Number: 264.057 W931

A collection of prayers, responses, and liturgical models for use in planning and creating worship services

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Worship: A Symphony for the Senses by Gaddy, C. Welton & Don W. Nixon
Call Number: 264 G123S
Macon, GA: Smyth & Helwys Publishing, Inc., 1995.
Suggests Scripture readings, music, hymns, sermons topics, and prayers for planning worship services around the church year with specific attention given to involving the senses.
Created to Worship by Ken Read
Call Number: 264 R238
Publication Date: 2002-07-01
A group study, written from a Stone-Campbell Movement perspective, designed for all who take part in leading or planning worship in the local church.
The New Handbook of the Christian Year by Hickman, Hoyt L., Don E. Saliers, Laurence Hull Stookey, and James F. White
Call Number: 264.076 H628
Nashville: Abingdon Press, 1992.
Introduces the Christian year’s origin and practice and provides worship resources oriented around the Christian year.
Leading in Prayer: A Workbook for Worship by Old, Hughes Oliphant
Call Number: 264.1 OL44
Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1995.
Contains discussion and examples of how to lead various types of prayers for worship.
Blended Worship by Robert E. Webber
Call Number: 264.001 W372
Publication Date: 1996-08-01
An examination of worship styles and how churches can benefit from blending various styles to create meaningful and renewing worship.

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