The next worship : glorifying God in a diverse world / Sandra Maria Van Opstal ; foreword by Mark Labberton.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Van Opstal, Sandra, 1974- author.

Labberton, Mark, 1953- author of introduction, etc.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Public worship.

Cultural fusion.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (225 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Downers Grove, Illinois : IVP Books, 2016.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

What happens when a diverse church glorifies the global God? Innovative worship leader Sandra Van Opstal provides biblical foundations for multiethnic worship, with practical tools and resources for planning services that reflect God's invitation for all peoples to praise him. When multiethnic worship is done well, the church models reconciliation and prophetic justice for every tribe and tongue.

Contents:

Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Acknowledgments; Introduction; 1 Tension at the Table: Challenges and Opportunities in Diverse Worship; 2 Is PB&J Ethnic Food? The Myth of Normal Worship; 3 Food Fights: Reconciliation in Worship; 4 Hosting Well: Shared Leadership; 5 Designing Your Menu: Models of Diverse Worship; 6 It's Not Just the Food: Components of Diverse Worship; 7 Guess Who's Coming to Dinner: Creating Culture Change; 8 Master Chef: Training Worship Leaders; Epilogue: North Park University; Appendix A: Cultural Values Continuum; Appendix B: Additional Resources

Appendix C: Worship Movements and ArtistsAppendix D: Order of Service Examples; Appendix E: Components of Worship ; Appendix F: World Assembly International Conference Songs; Appendix G: Songs for Crossing Cultures; Appendix H: Teaching a Language Song; Appendix I: Worship Cultures; Notes; Praise for The Next Worship; About the Author; Praxis; More Titles from InterVarsity Press

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9780830899487

0830899480