Summary

As Christendom wanes, worship and mission can be integrated anew. Worship glorifies God and forms the worshippers to participate in the missio Dei.

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Details

This session examined worship practices that embody God's mission, forming intriguing Christians and hospitably receiving inquirers whom the Christians attract.

Presented at the 2011 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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