Summary

Listen to a diverse group of panelists from various churches across North America describe how they envisioned and led their congregations through changes in worship.

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This seminar, presented at the Symposium on Worship in 2017, considers the value of empowering members’ gifts in worship, and wisdom for healthy change processes. It is valuable for any church considering changes in worship.

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