Summary

How do I as a pastor or worship leader engage a congregation in deep, rich worship when their hearts have been shaped by consumeristic spirits that tell them to be shallow and self-serving? And how do I lead in such a way without being negative or preachy?

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How do I as a pastor or worship leader engage a congregation in deep, rich worship when their hearts have been shaped by consumeristic spirits that tell them to be shallow and self-serving? And how do I lead in such a way without being negative or preachy?

This workshop focused on (a) why such worship leadership is necessary, and (b) various ways in which it can be done.

Presented at the 2010 Calvin Symposium on Worship.

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