Preconditions And Stages Of Worship Renewal
Although true worship renewal ultimately derives from divine initiative, there are a number of preparations a church can make to ready itself for God's action. These six entries share the preconditions, the principles, the psychology, and the challenges of worship renewal. Because worship arises out of the gospel, congregations seeking the renewal of worship pay new attention to the gospel. This section speaks to several central issues addressed by churches involved in worship renewal: the restoration of Christus Victor; the recovery of the corporate nature of the church; the realization of community through small groups; and the release of every member's gift for ministry.…
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The event which worship celebrates is the triumph of Jesus Christ over the powers of evil. This dethronement of evi…
In the exodus event, God created a people and brought them into a covenant relationship. The covenant specified tha…
The community of faith is a place of worship. In worship, unity and healing recur as the church remembers that the …
The pervasive individualism of Western culture has broken down the sense of identity experienced through community.…
The significance of the release of spiritual gifts for worship has been rediscovered in the contemporary church. It…
Worship renewal, like most growth in the natural or spiritual realms, takes place in stages, beginning with the awa…