Worship Evangelism

The term worship evangelism itself suggests that worship is one means of witnessing to Christ's love. This article describes a vision for Christian worship that has at its heart a love for the unbeliever and a deep desire to see them become a part of the body of Christ. By expressing worship in a cultural language that most unbelievers can understand, many may be brought into the church, while worship itself can be enriched. A New Paradigm for Worship Take a look across the American worship landscape today. The variety of emphases, forms, and expressions is immediately apparent. From traditional, hymn-based worship to intensely personal expressions, the evangelical panorama is a study in contrast. Yet, even as we gaze, the picture is changing. As Robert Webber concludes,"a kind of cross-fertilization is occurring, and each tradition is borrowing from other traditions" (Signs of Wonder: The Phenomenon of Convergence in Modern Liturgical and Charismatic Churches [Nashville: Abbott Ma…