Summary

Worship planners and leaders often speak of excellence in worship. What are these standards and who determines them?

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Details

This workshop explored common standards of excellence and considered an alternative standard that will bring grace, vitality, and joy to planners, leaders, and worshipers.

Presented at the 2009 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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